Foundations
Brand new to the reformer? Start here. Foundations breaks the machine down piece by piece — springs, straps, carriage, and the handful of moves everything else is built on. Slow, clear, and unhurried, so you leave knowing exactly what you’re doing and why.
Duration
50 min
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Allegro reformer
Intensity
Low–moderate
What happens in this class.
1
Meet the machine
First 10 min. Springs, carriage, straps, and stopping points. Where to put your hands, where to put your feet.
2
Footwork
Roughly 12 min. The foundation of every class. Alignment first, resistance second. Light springs, lots of cueing.
3
Core & control
About 15 min. Slow, controlled work through the center. We break each move down and build it back up at your pace.
4
Stretch & reset
Last 10 min. Long straps, gentle tempo, and a proper stretch. You'll leave loose, not wrecked.
What to bring.
Bring
Form-fitting workout clothes
Grip socks (free rental if you forget)
Zero experience required
Water bottle
Skip
Strong perfume (small, intimate room)
Your phone — off, please
Outdoor shoes past the lobby
This class
is for you if
You've never touched a reformer and want a real intro
You'd rather understand the moves than just follow along
You're coming back after a long break
You want a calm, unintimidating first class
The instructors who teach this class.
Marcus
7 years teaching · counts down like he means it
Sia
Senior · playlist first, sequence second
Robert
Strength coach · heaviest springs in the building
54 Mirrors + you
"I came in thinking Pilates was for people who already had it together. Three months later I'm one of those people."
Lena, member since 2024
"I came in thinking Pilates was for people who already had it together. Three months later I'm one of those people."
Lena, member since 2024
"I came in thinking Pilates was for people who already had it together. Three months later I'm one of those people."
Lena, member since 2024
