Level 2

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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Level 2
  • Pilates Weekly - Thursday (Magic Circle)

    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 achieve the best posture pos...

  • Pilates Weekly - Tuesday (Rescue LOOP)

    From Shake Foot to a rejuvenating Rollover and lots of Rescue LOOP®, we get it done. This great combination, using the hip and shoulder connection of the Double Straight Leg, Obliques, and the Side Kicks, makes the whole workout worth it!

  • Pilates Weekly - Monday (Breathing)

    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 alive being the primary res...

  • The 5 Most important ELDOA

    In this quick workout you'll find the MOST IMPORTANT ELDOA for the spine!
    This is a great class for back pain prevention and for wellness!
    I personally do this at the end of most of my workouts 😉

  • Pump it up #3 - 30 min

    Pump it Up #3
    Level 2 – Pace: Moderate
    Execute this class after “Pump it Up #1 and #2”. In this class we’ll work with the external rotators, internal rotators, the glute medius, glute max, psoas and abs. Now you know the entire sequence of the circulatory gymnastics and your next step is to execu...

  • Pump it up #2 - 29 min

    Pump it Up #2
    Level 2 – Pace: Moderate
    Execute this class after “Pump it Up #1”. In this class we’ll work with the hamstrings the quads and the adductors group. Stay tuned for #3 to learn the whole program and complete the circulatory gymnastics!

  • Pump it Up #1 - 27 min

    Pump it Up #1
    Level 2 – Pace: Moderate
    This is the first video of the Circulatory Gymnastics. Stimulating the blood return is very important for varicose veins, post-delivery and it’s also a GREAT lower body workout!
    In this first class we’ll work on the feet and legs. Stay tuned for #2 and #3 to...

  • Legs up! - 23 min

    Legs up!
    Level 2 - Pace: Slow
    In this class we get ready for L5-S1. We’ll warm up, stretch, and get our lumbar spine ready to execute L5-S1! It’s a great workout when you have tension at the lumbar spine and need some extra help! Relatively easy, quick and efficient to bring you back to life when...

  • Hip flexors and lumbar spine - 39 min

    Pilates & ELDOA: Hip flexors and lumbar spine
    Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
    We'll follow the sequence of an intermediate Pilates Mat and we'll add exercises like the detorsion of the fascia iliaca, some GPS, some ELDOA and some myofascial stretches to fully release the tension at the lumbar spine and ...

  • Push Up handles #1

    The push-up handles allow your body to work towards getting stronger in an inclined plane. This makes it easier for whoever has a hard time executing the push-up. The grip is more gentle for the wrist and that's another reason that makes the handles a great prop!

  • Pilates & Feet

    We love the feet, and we love to combine footwork with a nicely paced Pilates mat. Lots of flex and point with different leg movements help connect the work with the pelvis and the body above. The essence of FEET-NESS™!

  • Pelvis & Lumbar Spine MFS

    The lower back and the pelvis are often the areas of the body where we accumulate tension because of our posture or position during the day: If we sit too much great tension is accumulated in front of the hips and same if we stand incorrectly! This workout includes a warm up, GPS, myofascial stre...

  • Pilates & Tone - 37 min

    Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
    In this beginner Pilates class, we’ll add some reinforcement drills to make sure that even those who are a novice to the Pilates practice can get a strong and challenging workout! If you are new to Pilates and have a healthy and strong body, this is the perfect class to g...

  • Carpal Tunnel #2 - 5min

    Level 2 – Pace: Slow
    This workout is perfect after you recover from Carpal tunnel or any time you need to reinforce your wrists and forearms: for a better grip, for golf, for climbing…
    Add this quick routine to the Carpal Tunnel #1 video.

  • Shoulders & Neck

    Shoulders and neck are very much connected and sometimes we need to think about that when we are trying to fix aches and pains on either one or the other. Specific myo-fascial stretching and ELDOA will help us release the tension and find a better alignment.

  • Red Carpet Mat - 29 min

    Level 2 - Pace: Fast
    This is a little “untraditional” Pilates mat: we’ll work deep on the powerhouse and the posterior chain. The opening of the chest will always be a main focus when we are talking “red carpet”. But also glutes, abs and posterior chain play a very important role when we are work...

  • Chair for Everyone - 25 min

    Level 2- Pace: Moderate
    This is not a basic workout but a “starter” workout for an intermediate student. Some mat exercises will be executed on top of the chair and the spring resistance will deliver challenge and support! Have fun!

  • Pilates & Arms

    In this intermediate Pilates mat, we'll focus on arms and upper body, adding a lightweight to some movements. You don't have to keep the wrist weight on the whole time like in the video, but you can grab the weights when relevant. Start with 1 pound and build up from there!

  • After-Ski Stretch Session

    After a full day on the slopes or a long-distance run, your legs deserve care. This lower-body stretch session focuses on recovery — releasing tension in the hips, thighs, calves, and feet to restore balance, mobility, and circulation. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and let your muscles unwind so y...

  • Intro to Head Stands - 13 min

    Level 2 - Pace: Slow
    The headstands fascinate almost every mover! It’s so magic to be able to control the body when we are upside down. It’s also very beneficial for the blood flow and exhilarating for the mind. Follow me in this workout that prepares you to control your body in the headstand pos...

  • Pilates & ELDOA Teaser & SI Joint - 42 min

    Level 2 – Pace: Moderate
    The teaser is often feared! And we often introduce the full teaser way too soon! If you can roll, you can teaser! Today we’ll work through segmental strengthening exercises for the abs and we’ll also release the SI joint at the end with 5 amazing specific ELDOA!

  • Fun with Fascia - 30 min

    Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
    In this Pilates Mat we’ll apply the fascia rules of tension typical of the myofascial stretches and the ELDOA. The purpose is not to change how we do Pilates but to explore what we feel and how it changes by including the fascia tension into Joe’s work. Besides being a gr...

  • Wunda Legs

    The wunda chair is a very powerful piece of apparatus! If we need to reinforce our legs to go running, paddle boarding or skiing this is a good video to do. It will include pumping, going up front and press down, a quick but intense workout that will focus on the pelvis and lower limbs!

  • Strong legs for Winter Sports - 27 min

    Level 2 - Pace: Moderate
    Let’s get ready for snow and ice with a powerful segmental reinforcement! In this workout you will find strengthening of the calf muscles, glutes, abs and the global movement of the squat to get ready for the winter sport we love!