Fall/Winter Newsletter
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Theraband Resistance Band
The Theraband resistance band is a wonderful tool for improving your Pilates practice. Like the reformer and Cadilllac, the Theraband provides support and resistance during exercises that help you access new muscle movements and build core strength. In this workshop we will establish a foundation of principles for creatively using the Theraband, whether for deep and effective stretching, challenging matwork variations, or rehabilitative modifications.
We will finish by working through a program of Pilates equipment exercises that can be recreated with the Theraband at home, on vacation, or in the office.
Noon Mat class held before the workshop will be Theraband based Pilates. It is strongly recommended that you participate in the mat class so that your body may warm up and you may experience the material in flow.
Saturday 1-2:30 Saturday October 25
COST: $65 includes a package of 3 Therabands of varying resistances . Also, a short and longer program workout to take home with you for practice and on the road.
Taught by Matt Lueders. Limited to 8 students.
Adding to the GYROTONIC® Experience
Gyrotonic is growing in popularity. In a nutshell, Gyrotonic is circular and spiraling movement done in traction. It can be aerobic, it used plate weights and a cable pulley system. At reFORM, we have observed that those students who actively pursue both Gyrotonic and Pilates notice incredible and fast results as the body is challenged in very different ways. Private sessions are not the only option in your Gyrotonic experience.
With the Gyrotonic Introductory Package of 3 private sessions for $150, you can prepare for group sessions.
reFORM offers Gyrotonic Duos (2 people) reFORM. These sessions are aerobic, fun, and challenging. Exercises like the Twist and Pull for the arms conditions the triceps,biceps, and obliques, the Hamstrings Traction Series not only stretches but truly conditions the legs increasing length and muscle tone, and the Abdominal Series works the deepest layers of the abdominals while creating length in the torso-between the ribcage and hips Gyrotonic is an exciting and innovative form of movement that allows for an expansive experience in the body.
In addition, reFORM offers Open Studio for Gyrotonic. Please ask your instructor if you are ready to take the next step towards working out independently.
What Happens in Case of Ice and Snow??
In case of inclement weather, the reFORM Policy stands that if Portland Public Schools close, reFORM is also closed. If PPS 1 has delayed opening or early closure, reFORM remains open.
We update our phone message in the event of snow or ice so that you may check by phone for the status of your scheduled class(es) You will also receive a phone call if your session is cancelled. Otherwise, our cancellations policies remain in effect.
reFORM recently received a "Best of Citysearch" award.
Also, check out studio owner Jessica Talisman as a Lululemon Athletica Ambassador. Lulu is a wonderful company based out of Canada that offers amazing workout clothes. They support the community and environment with fabulous events in store and throughout PDX!