Classes–Descriptions
Summer Syllabus
If you want to work out with me, but don’t want to wade through all my videos, here are some groupings for you. But mix and match to get a full workout.
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Pilates with a Stretch Component: You Tube: https://youtu.be/ecTWxW11NOs
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/726997637
Stretch–active warmup and extensions. You Tube: https://youtu.be/S4zsntpAh9I
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/726997098
Surprise Classes From France 30 minute series
Ladder Series:
Lower Body ladder: You Tube: https://youtu.be/x6XFDMfrMuQ
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/724174352
Pilates Ladder: You Tube: https://youtu.be/rs6z4PjLIDk
Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/724174702
Upper Body Ladder: You Tube: https://youtu.be/z6tl1D9xgJA
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/724174572
Other Body Weight Workouts (30 Minutes)
Upper Body: No weights needed, Effective body weight workout for chest, back, shoulders and armsO
Lower Body: okay confession: I was aiming for 30 minutes and it ended up 45. But it’s a great high rep overload workout
You Tube: https://youtu.be/_9Zu952ZKwA
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/719528930
Pilates: Progressive Long Legs
You Tube: https://youtu.be/8k8GffSxxxA
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/719528406
Stretch: standing for starting the day or a workout
You Tube: https://youtu.be/vs7o_18XObg
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/719529208
Stretch: lying down for ending a workout or a slow start/end to the day
You Tube: https://youtu.be/qN6pghED2Vg
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/719528793
Here are a Towel Body Sculpting Workout and a Pilates and Stretch workout
You Tube Stretch https://youtu.be/-fQAVRW4bQ0
You Tube Body Sculpt: https://youtu.be/7Hv99LB6Edk
Vimeo Stretch: https://vimeo.com/717241036
Vimeo Body Sculpt: https://vimeo.com/717239958
Strength Rotation:
Pageants: shoulders, hamstrings, back and hips. https://youtu.be/5yEwzqszdLg
Centering & Strengthening body sculpt combo: squats, lunge dips, chest, triceps https://youtu.be/Q45bjYE4gFw“`
Centering & Strengthening: Compound Movements with a lift https://youtu.be/c59l8_cevT8 Upper and lower body together—good back focus
Body sculpting, timed workouts https://youtu.be/UGMjD8QLy4M chest, squats, curtesy lunges and more
Body Sculpting: Round the World Circuits https://youtu.be/nPSoZWMfqYo. Variations on the usual moves. Hi-rep overload. Enjoy
Body Sculpting: Upper and Lower body combination https://youtu.be/GF1Bw7_Er9o. Body sculpt work that uses the core
Body Sculpting: Great basic combinations. https://youtu.be/LUd8ZVl13xU Get it all in this 🏋️
Pilates
Pilates Rotation:
Pilates: minimal movement big impact: https://youtu.be/cV_mStAk-sQ. You can do these moves, take care with form
Pilates: Beating Gravity https://youtu.be/_Ekv_vrl_7Q. This workout asks you to use your strength to move your body core-ways.
Pilates: Rock n Roll: https://youtu.be/necwNGnxS60. Long leg work with rocking and rolling —some nice back lifts too
Pilates: lots of leg and side, easy on the neck https://youtu.be/BdW6tAtyRH0
Barrelates and a Plie https://youtu.be/qHkLdgHQHG0. Amazing balance work for posture, strength and stability. Also neck friendly.
Pilates: weird angles https://youtu.be/8zSDGwM1NdU. Love love love this one, doable but new moves that will open you
Centering and Strengthening
Centering and Strengthening. This rotation is for folks who want it all. I put a lot into this mix, to give you energy and to power you in little and big ways
Body sculpt: familiar movement with a twist. https://youtu.be/BJsSSRpYc8k Quiet power workout
Centering and Strengthening: Crossing the middle https://youtu.be/BJsSSRpYc8k. Core in your strength, strength in your core
Centering and Strengthening: Inner and Outer https://youtu.be/wNCW86SQmZg. Great challenge for your big core muscles
Centering and Strengthening: let’s be lively https://youtu.be/FRDVsTZ_Krg. Energizing and challenging. Calling on the inner body for strength
Centering and Strengthening: something like kettlebells https://youtu.be/mC4IPyQE9gg This is energetic and uses the muscles all over but particularly in the back
Centering and Strengthening, Centering obliques through power https://youtu.be/mC4IPyQE9gg. Using weights to cross body work
Stretch
Wake up! https://youtu.be/wtm2Mwz8QHc
Back Friendly https://youtu.be/HlWC0BCZsZc
Yoga inspired https://youtu.be/As6Np7b08iw
Opening head to toe: https://youtu.be/7Pc-cd1Y79U
Using a chair: https://youtu.be/24ojczVaSUs
Pilates: traditional Pilates movement along with ab focused worked based on strong core principles. This class is a mat class that engages the core, breathing and the nervous system to create interior power. Technique is emphasized and modifications are given. (barefoot, mat, and folded towel). 60 min
Body Sculpt: Using small weights and a mat, this class defines and develops your lean body tissue, addresses your alignment and focuses on form. Using high rep overload, the class helps you push past your thresholds. Modifications are given, (wear shoes, have a mat, weights and some water). 60 min
Centering and Strengthening: This class combines toning with balance work and core. The best of all worlds come together as we do strength moves along with alignment and balance work, as well as, finishing off with Pilates to address the core. Modifications and Progressions are given (barefoot, light weights are optional, and a mat–a folded towel for padding the knees or tailbone). 60 min
Barrelattes: Pilates at the barre (or chair or counter or any other support) This standing core class is highly recommended for those interested in Pilates but have neck, back, or wrist and shoulder concerns. A rigorous ab class is standing and using some ballet movements to address the core and overall balance, Modifications are given. (barefoot, prop for balance). 60 min
Stretching–no impact, mostly gentle stretch that focuses on breathing and lengthening. Modifications are offered and sometimes we use props from around the house like a pillow or towel. These are special classes offered only on select dates.


Pilates on a roller—we use the roller for increased balance and core engagement. Pilates movements are practiced on a roller as a prop and as a challenge. This class empowers alignment and strength. 30 minutes, needs a high density roller.