Level 2
Intermediate: as you progress from the beginner phase be ready for more advanced workouts. This phase is the one that can really build your body strong and healthy. This is the stage where you also get more tuned in with the wellness aspect and awareness of the different movement patterns.
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MASHUP - Gravity Line #1
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
In this live class we’ll utilize different techniques to work on improving our gravity line: segmental reinforcement, myo-fascial stretching and mostly ELDOA.
From the feet to the neck we’ll teach the body to stand taller and with less effort! This is the first of a 2 cla... -
MASHUP - Foot Focus & Connections
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
Recorded live zoom class.
This is the perfect example of what we mean with “From the ground up”. We’ll start at the feet, taking care of over-pronation and we’ll go up the chain to work with the gluteus max superficial, gluteus medius and the adductors!
Q&A at the end! -
Add Reinforcement #2 - 12 min
Adductors #2
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
In this class we’ll continue where we left off with Adductors #1 class and we’ll dive into the proximal reinforcement of the adductor brevis, magnus, pectineus, longus, gracilis…. -
Wunda Balance - 20 min
Wunda balance
Level 2/3 - pace: Moderate
Join me in this express workout that will go deep into footwork, pelvis stabilization and balance! -
Tease the TEASER - 21 min
In this class we'll work different aspects of the teaser: spinal articulation, lower abs, coordination of the proper movement.
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Adductors Reinforcement #1 - 27 min
Level 2 Pace: Moderate
In this class we’ll focus on the adductors distal reinforcement of the adductor brevis, magnus, pectineus, longus, gracilis…. We’ll tone the inner thighs and help your balance.
We’ll offset this intense work on the adductor group with the gluteus medius: the 2 groups togeth... -
Squat Journey #4 - 34 min
Levle 2. Pace: Moderate
In this 4th class we’ll get to a more advanced level of coordination: we’ll always maintain 3 components (retroversion, axial extension and glutes) and we’ll add everything else 😉
The SQUAT is an amazing tool! It’s a full body workout that focuses on alignment and improves... -
Abs Library #4 - 19 min
Abs Library #3: Rotation & Side-bending
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
The abs are important for both stability and movement! It’s important to know how to work them out in all ranges of motion to allow our backs to articulate and also protect our internal organs. -
Creative Int Mat with the Ball - 23 min
Level 2-3. Pace: Fast
This Mat will teach that a prop (like the ball) can be used in many different ways: to lift the hips, lift the feet, challenge your teaser... we'll also roll the ball on the floor and pretend we are on the reformer. Leave out exercises if they are too advanced, move safely a... -
Squat Journey #3 - 31 min
Squat Journey #3
Levle 2. Pace: Moderate
The SQUAT is an amazing tool! It’s a full body workout that focuses on alignment and improves our posture and gravity line!
Oftentimes we are a little scared by the complexity of it or we hear stories of people hurting themselves by executing it poorly and... -
Abs Library #3 - 14 min
Abs Library #3: The Internal Oblique
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
The abs are important for both stability and movement! It’s important to know how to work them out in all ranges of motion to allow our backs to articulate and also protect our internal organs. -
Psoas Reinforcement - 23 min
Level 2. Pace: Moderate
We always think that the Ilio-Psoas muscle doesn’t require reinforcement because it’s usually tight. NOT TRUE!
First of all, tight doesn’t mean strong!
Also it’s important to be able to reinforce the different parts of the psoas independently so that the tissue in between... -
Scapula Protocol - 42 min
Level 2, Pace: Moderate
This workout will blow your mind because it’s powerful and incredibly effective for anything scapulae/neck and ribcage related. You’ll learn new ways to create/maintain movement at the joints and strengthen the many muscles around it!
You will love it! I promise. Let me kn... -
Squat Journey #2 - 27 min
Levle 2. Pace: Moderate
The SQUAT is an amazing tool! It’s a full body workout that focuses on alignment and improves our posture and gravity line!
Oftentimes we are a little scared by the complexity of it or we hear stories of people hurting themselves by executing it poorly and incorrectly!
Lea... -
Abs Library #2 - 19 min
Abs Library #2: The External Oblique
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
The abs are important for both stability and movement! It’s important to know how to work them out in all ranges of motion to allow our backs to articulate and also protect our internal organs.
In this second class we’ll work with the... -
Pelvis and FEET - 22 min
Level 2. Pace: Moderate
In this workout we’ll work with the Pilates FOOT CORRECTOR and with RESCUE LOOP! We’ll use these apparatuses to focus on the connection between the feet and the pelvis. Small movements, apparently easy exercises that will make you sweat! 😜
I suggest having a pole or a wall... -
5 Top Pilates Exercises
The 100, the double leg stretch, swimming, push ups and teaser! The 5 Pilates exercises that represent the core values of the method.
6 minutes and a full body workout! -
Wunda 1 Spring - 18 min
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
This a quick but fun workout on the Wunda Chair! We’ll maximize efficiency by working only with 1 spring!
It’s a full body workout that focuses on the posterior chain.
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SQUAT journey #1 - 21 min
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
The SQUAT is an amazing tool! It’s a full body workout that focuses on alignment and improves our posture and gravity line!
Oftentimes we are a little scared by the complexity of it or we hear stories of people hurting themselves by executing it poorly and incorrectly!
Le... -
Abs library #1 - 26 min
Level 1/2 - Pace: Moderate
The abs are important for both stability and movement! It’s important to know how to work them out in all ranges of motion to allow our backs to articulate and also protect our internal organs.
In this class we’ll start working with the rectus abdomini which is the mus... -
Hardcore Mat - 28 min
Level 2 - Pace: Fast
If you want to focus and challenge your abs this is a great flowing intermediate Pilates Mat for you! If you have the option, add a weight when Ilaria uses the wheel!
Always play it safe and modify the range of motion when/if necessary! -
Pilates Weekly - Thursday (Magic Circle)
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
We start by using the Magic Circle to fix our neck. We use the Circle to deepen the powerhouse but also to find more opening in the chest and extension of the spine. At the end we stand and connect the whole body from the heels all the way up to the top of the head to ach... -
Pilates Weekly - Tuesday (Rescue LOOP)
Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
From shake foot to a rejuvenating roll over and lots of Rescue LOOP, footwork, hip and shoulder connection... The combination of the double straight leg, the obliques and the side-kicks is worth the whole workout! -
Pilates Weekly - Monday (Breathing)
Level 1-2 - Pace: Slow
Super quick workout to fight the Monday mood often characterized by the anxiety of the week that just started. In about 15 minutes you’ll work your abs, posterior chain, legs and most importantly our most important muscle: the diaphragm. We don’t see it but it keeps us aliv...