Beginner Reformer Challenge

Beginner Reformer Challenge

This 10-day challenge is specifically designed for beginners! Classes move slowly and will help you learn proper form, connect to your body, and feel confident in your practice. Classes are meant to be done in order. Challenges are updated seasonally. Looking for support beyond the challenge? Check out the monthly workout plans!

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Beginner Reformer Challenge
  • Beginner Reformer #45

    Starting springs: 2 reds (heavy) + 1 blue (medium)
    Prop: sitting box

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) toes on wide v | hold halfway - 6 inch pulse, (2) toes on parallel hip width distance - prancing, (3) calf raise (4) arches on Pilates V | hold halfway - 6 inch pu...

  • Beginner Reformer #02

    Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
    No props

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on Pilates V | halfway pulses, legs extend and return halfway, (2) heels on wide V | halfway pulses, come into stopper and press out halfway, (3) toes on wide V | hold halfway, little...

  • Beginner Reformer #05

    Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
    Prop: sitting box

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) toes on, parallel hip width distance, (2) calf raises, (3) combine 1 & 2, (4) heels on, parallel hip width distance, (5) bring left leg into table top - single leg footwork, (6) br...

  • Beginner Reformer #39

    Starting springs: 2 reds (heavy) + 1 blue (medium)
    Props: sitting box

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on Pilates V | hold halfway, little pulses, (2) toes on, wide v | hold halfway, little pulses, (3) arches on feet and knees touching | hold halfway, little ...

  • Restorative Reformer #25

    Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
    Props: magic circle, yoga strap, scarf, etc. (something to help stretch the hamstrings)

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) arches on, parallel hip width distance - slower tempo with a deep breath to movement connection, (2) hold half...

  • Beginner Reformer #36

    Starting springs: 2 reds (heavy) + 1 blue (medium)
    Prop: ball

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork with ball 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on wide v, ball in hands, hands to ceiling, add pulse into ball with hand when legs extend | hold halfway, little pulses in legs | hold halfway, little pu...

  • Beginner Reformer #01

    Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
    Optional props: sitting box. Options will be given for anyone that does not have this prop

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on parallel hip width distance | hold halfway, little pulses, (2) arches on, Pilates V | hold halfway...

  • Beginner Reformer #04

    Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
    Prop: magic circle

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork with magic circle 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) arches on wide v, magic circle in hands, hands to ceiling, squeeze circle when legs extend | hold halfway, little pulses into circle with hands | hold halfway, l...

  • Beginner Reformer #70

    Prop: sitting box

    Class notes:
    1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on, feet parallel, hip width distance | option to add 1 inch pulse when carriage is near stopper | hold halfway - 6 inch pulse, (2) arches on, feet wide V | option to add clam shell when carriage is near stop...

  • Restorative Reformer #72

    Starting springs: all springs
    No props

    Class Notes:
    1. Seated on carriage facing shoulder blocks, feet on floor, arms reach forward, palms face in, all springs on (1) hands to ceiling, hinge forward with flat back; return to seated with hands to ceiling, articulate back until shoulder blades fi...