Pilates reformer classes are now available at our Downtown Berkeley and Pleasant Hill YMCA locations!
Pilates reformer is a full-body workout that focuses on stabilizing and gaining strength from your center outwards. Improve sports, martial arts, and dance performance by building core strength and greater body awareness. Pilates on the reformer is also beneficial for injury prevention and recovery.
We offer a variety of class levels. Take a look at the descriptions below to find the best fit for you, and sign up today! If you're still unsure of your level, reach out to Leslie Olsson!
If you're looking for more individual coaching, we offer Pilates personal training sessions at Berkeley and Pleasant Hill.
This class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamental Pilates reformer exercises. This level is perfect for people new to Pilates, haven't practiced Pilates in a while, or just want to go deeper into the fundamentals of Pilates reformer.
This reformer class is good for people who are eligible for our level 1.5 class but have mobility and strength challenges or injuries that make the pace and repertoire of our level 1.5 (advanced fundamentals) class difficult. We will gently and safely work to increase muscle mass & maintain our range of motion.
This class is for members who have a strong foundation of Pilates reformer fundamentals and are looking for a greater challenge. We encourage at least 15 classes of Level I or the equivalent prior to moving on to Level I/II OR a recommendation from your current instructor. Prior reformer experience required includes an understanding of neutral spine, imprinted spine, tabletop position, familiarity with changing reformer springs and foot bar, and experience using reformer straps on feet and hands. The ability to hold your weight on knees, forearms/hands/fists is required.
Try this lesser known but awesome Pilates equipment class with its unique mixture of ways to increase full body strength, stability, and mobility. Must be eligible for reformer Level I/II to attend.
Up your Pilates practice by taking an intermediate reformer class. Intermediate classes offer expanded and more challenging Pilates repertoire in choreography, ability, and pace. Must be relatively free of injuries and limitations. Prior reformer experience is required. You must have the recommendation of your YMCA Pilates instructor and permission from Katy Yates or Leslie Olsson.
The Pilates Jumpboard combines the resistance training of the reformer with cardio conditioning! Jump to increase your heart rate while getting a full body strength workout. This class is for people who have little to no injuries. Must have healthy feet, knees, hips, and back.
The Pilates Jumpboard combines the resistance training of the reformer with cardio conditioning! Jump to increase your heart rate while getting a full body strength workout. This class is for people who have Pilates reformer experience and have little to no injuries. Must have healthy feet, knees, hips, and back.
Our next six week series will run from July 22 - September. $150 for 6 classes. Registration opens Monday, July 15 at 10am. Check out our classes and register below!
Try a one-time pilates class to see if this great workout is for you, then continue your practice through registration week. Registration for these one-time classes is open!
These classes are designed to help those concerned about their knees, back, hips, or shoulders & neck. Learn approaches to typical reformer exercises in a way that will help rehabilitate injuries and protect against (further) pain/injury. No pilates experience required.
Thursday 7/18
3:30pm Pilates Reformer for Knees
5:00pm Pilates Reformer for Hips & Pelvis
Sunday 7/21
11:45am Pilates for Knees
1:15pm Pilates Reformer for Hips & Pelvis
Monday, 7/15
2:30pm Level I with JC
3:30pm Level I/II with JC
Wednesday 7/17
2:30pm Level I Jumpboard with JC
3:30pm Level I/II Jumpboard with JC
Please email Katy Yates at kyates@ymcaeastbay.org to register for Level II classes at the Berkeley Y!
Find one-time classes for $25. Registration opens June 12th at 9am.
Next 3 week series runs July 8-25 for $75. Registration opens July 1st at 9am.
$25 One-Time Classes! Try a one-time pilates class to see if this great workout is for you! Registration opens June 12th at 9am.
Gentle Reformer:
Level I:
Level I/II:
For questions about Downtown Berkeley's Pilates Reformer program, reach out to Katy Yates at kyates@ymcaeastbay.org.
For questions about Pleasant Hill's Pilates Reformer program, reach out to Leslie Olsson lolsson@ymcaeastbay.org.
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