STUDIO GUIDE AND CLASS EXPECTATIONS

HOW WE DO PILATES OVER HERE

What to Expect in Pilates Class

Pilates is intentional work. To keep you safe and make sure you get what you came for, please follow these class guidelines. And always speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

What you should feel after class

You should leave class feeling centered, taller, and more connected to your body. Challenged, yes. Destroyed, no. If you’re consistently leaving achy or in pain, something is off, and we need to modify.

Communication and Safety Come First

Your instructor needs to know what your body is bringing into the room that day.

Before class begins, please let your instructor know if you are experiencing:
Any injuries (past or present).
Joint pain or discomfort.
Tightness, stiffness, or limited range of motion.
Neck, back, hip, knee, or shoulder concerns.
Anything that feels “off” today, even if it’s new or temporary.

This includes things like:
Waking up with a stiff neck.
Sleeping wrong.
Moving too quickly earlier in the day.
General soreness or fatigue.

Your body changes day to day. Sharing this information helps us guide you safely.

We work only through pain-free joints. If something hurts, stop. Pain is never the goal.

During Class

Pilates is a practice of focus and awareness.

To support everyone in the room:
Please refrain from calling out or blurting questions during movement.
If you don’t understand a movement or feel unsure, pause and breathe.
Rejoin the class on the next cue when you feel ready.

It is always okay to:
Take a break.
Miss a repetition.
Skip a movement that doesn’t feel right.

The method is repetitive by design. You will see these exercises again. Nothing is “missed.”

Stay With the Instructor

For your safety and the flow of class:
Please wait for cues before moving.
Avoid watching or copying your neighbors.
Keep your focus on your own body and the instructor’s guidance.

This helps prevent confusion, rushed transitions, and unnecessary strain.

Respect the Practice

Pilates requires concentration. We keep class conversation minimal so you can:
Feel the work.
Process the movement.
Build awareness over time.

Instruction is intentional. Silence is part of the practice.

One Last Thing

You do not need to “keep up.” You do not need to push through discomfort. You do not need to perform.

You only need to listen, breathe, and work within your body.

That is where progress happens.