The Movement Studio is opening soon and the schedule is live! You are excited to get your body moving and sign up for a class. Fantastic! But, which class should you try first?
Rest assured, our opening schedule makes it impossible to go wrong. We will start with beginning level classes and increase the ability level of class offerings as our clients progress in experience and skill. Follow the guidelines below to find the perfect class for you.
If you want to learn Pilates and have NO previous Pilates experience, you have three choices. 1) Private or Duet sessions. 2) Pilates Mat classes. 3) Register for a Learn Pilates course.
Private or Duet sessions are always going to provide the best environment to learn something new. In a private or duet session you will receive an exclusive level of individualized instruction and hands-on cueing. The opening schedule will make available many private and duet sessions, for clients learning Pilates who wish to eventually transition into a group class and also for clients who wish to continue indefinitely in a private or duet learning environment. Purchase a New Client Package and allow the instructor to direct you towards which class comes next.
Pilates Mat classes are not only a great way to learn the fundamentals of Pilates, they are also challenging and fun! If you enjoy group classes and are new to Pilates, mat classes are a great option for you. The Movement Studio will open with at least two mat classes per week. Many Pilates clients maintain a consistent mat practice as mat classes strengthen, stretch and lengthen equally well as equipment classes. If it is your goal to take group equipment classes, beginning with multiple mat classes is a good option. After completing at least 3-5 mat classes, ask the instructor if you may sign up for an equipment class.
Learn Pilates is a 5 week course that will be offered beginning shortly after The Movement Studio opens. It is designed for those who want to take group equipment classes, but have never taken a Pilates class. Space is limited and spots are coveted because each session can only accommodate 6 clients and classes are offered at a discounted price. When you sign up for Learn Pilates, you must commit to 5 weeks of one class per week (you will pay $150 for all 5 classes - a savings of $25- even if you cannot attend one or more of the classes). The course will introduce the basic mat and Reformer exercises and at the end of the course the client should feel comfortable signing up for Pilates Reformer 101. You may only enroll in Learn Pilates one time.
If you have previous Pilates experience but are new to The Movement Studio, you MUST sign up for a private, duet, or mat class BEFORE signing up for Pilates Reformer 101. For your safety, your body and your movement must be assessed by an instructor before you enter a group equipment class.
If you want to learn the GYROTONIC® EXPANSION METHOD, but have no previous experience, you have three options. 1) Private or Duet sessions. 2) Taming the Tiger classes. 3) Register for a Learn the GYROTONIC® Method course.
Private or Duet sessions will be the best vehicle for learning the GYROTONIC® Method. In a private or duet session you will receive an exclusive level of individualized instruction and hands-on cueing. However, the opening schedule does NOT make available private and duet sessions in the GYROTONIC® Method, as we do not expect to receive the Pulley Tower equipment until December. Once the equipment has arrived, private or duet sessions will be offered for those who wish to eventually transition into a small group class and also for clients who wish to continue indefinitely in a private or duet learning environment.
Taming the Tiger classes will be the ONLY GYROTONIC® option offered on the opening schedule of The Movement Studio. These classes will teach the fundamentals of GYROTONIC® movement with time split between the stools, standing, and mat work on the floor. After at least 3-5 classes, clients will learn enough to successfully transition into a GYROTONIC® 101 class.
Learn the GYROTONIC® Method courses will be offered after the equipment arrives. Space is limited and spots are coveted as each session will only accommodate 3 clients and classes will be offered at a discounted price. Much like the Learn Pilates course, Learn the GYROTONIC® Method will be a 5 week course commitment for the price of $175 (a savings of $25). The course will prepare the clients for GYROTONIC® 101 classes by introducing the fundamentals and beginning movement patterns both on stools and on equipment. You may only enroll in Learn the GYROTONIC® Method one time.
If you have previous GYROTONIC® experience but are new to The Movement Studio, please attend at least one Taming the Tiger class and let the instructor know that you would like to enroll in GYROTONIC® 101 (once it is on the schedule).
If you have read the above and are still confused about which class to sign up for, no worries! Please call us at (352) 661-3637 and we will assist you in picking the best class option for you.