Class Descriptions and Progression
All Classes will focus on a full body workout utilizing the Pilates concepts of breath, core strength, alignment, and Mindbody connection to assist in improving strength, mobility, and flexibility.
🔹 Level 1 – Core Essentials
Foundational movement for beginners, those returning to Pilates or recovering from injury. Focuses on understanding and practicing core connection, breath, moving the spine in all directions, posture and alignment. Great for building confidence and body awareness. This class will move at a slow to medium pace, allowing you to focus on form while mastering the basic Pilates exercises.
Perfect for: New clients, those returning from injury, or anyone seeking a reset.
Pace: Slow and supported
Focus: Breathwork, alignment, core activation, and safe equipment use.
You’ll learn: Pilates fundamentals while building strength, body awareness, and confidence.
🔹 Level 1.5 – Align Flow (previously Restore & Align)
A gentle yet engaging flow that emphasizes breath, form, and movement integration. Align Flow is perfect for clients who want to increase endurance and coordination while reinforcing core foundations. This class introduces simple sequences with smooth transitions, building confidence and body awareness.
Perfect for: Those moving beyond Core Essentials who are ready to explore flow and dynamic movement in a supportive setting.
Pace: Gentle and steady
Focus: Core strength, whole body movement, stretch and length, posture and symmetry within the body
You’ll learn: Sequencing basics, transitional movement, and endurance in foundational work
🔹 Level 1.5 – Build & Balance (previously Strength and Function)
A steady-paced class focused on developing functional movement patterns that support strength, stability, and mobility in everyday life. This class emphasizes core control, balance training, and coordination—key elements for aging well and moving with confidence at any stage of life.
Perfect for: Anyone looking to challenge their balance and strength without jumping into faster-paced work.
Pace: Steady and intentional, with time to explore form and control.
Focus: Functional movement patterns, core stability, balance, and coordination.
You’ll learn: Controlled movement patterns, balance work, and strength building strategies
🔹 Level 2 – Progressions (all level friendly)
This class begins with foundational movements and gradually builds in complexity—adding layers of challenge through dynamic sequencing, resistance-based work, and a deeper focus on core endurance. You can build with the class or practice at the level you need to!
Perfect for: Clients who are comfortable with the basics and ready to challenge their strength, coordination, and movement control with more layered exercises.
Pace: Moderate, with thoughtful transitions and opportunities to build complexity.
Focus: Core endurance, resistance training, and integrating more advanced movement patterns while maintaining alignment and form.
You’ll learn: How to add challenge through progression—layering movement, increasing resistance, and refining technique to prepare for higher-level classes.
🔹 Level 2 – Elevate Flow (previously Form and Flow)
Take your practice to the next level with Elevate Flow—a strength-focused, precision-based class for those moving beyond foundational work. This class blends control, resistance, and intentional form and flow to build strength and stability.
Perfect for: Clients moving beyond foundational work who want to improve strength and control.
Pace: Moderate to brisk and flowing
Focus: Precision, resistance, intentional form and flow
You’ll learn: Intermediate sequencing and full body integrated exercises, focused core control, and improved coordination
🔹 Level 2.5 – Dynamic Strength Flow (previously Sweat and Flow)
A faster-paced, full-body workout for experienced movers. Combines dynamic sequencing, core-driven movement, and advanced strength and stability work. Ideal for clients confident in their Pilates foundation.
Perfect for: Experienced movers with a solid Pilates foundation looking for a challenge.
Pace: Fast-paced and energetic
Focus: Full-body strength, stability, and advanced core work
You’ll learn: Dynamic transitions, strength-based sequences, and advanced form
🔹 Level 3 – Empower
Our most advanced offering, featuring classical and contemporary Pilates work including inversions, balance challenges, and precision-driven sequences. For seasoned practitioners ready to refine their technique and push their limits.
Perfect for: Seasoned practitioners seeking to refine their technique and take on advanced challenges.
Pace: Dynamic and intense
Focus: Classical and contemporary sequences, inversion work, balance challenges
You’ll learn: Advanced Pilates repertoire, self-modification strategies, and elevated body awareness
Need help choosing a class?
We're here to help you find the perfect fit! Reach out to us anytime at info@morganhillpilates.com or chat with your instructor in the studio.