Core Pilates and Yoga

I LOVE it when I get a chance to teach my students some basic anatomy as it relates to their practice. I find it really empowers them and gives them so much specificity with their form and deepens their understanding of movement!

We don’t have time to dive deep in a regular class, but I do believe it is the missing piece that a lot of students need to get so much more benefit out of each movement.

De-mystifying BASIC anatomy and biomechanics helps you understand cues and embody movement at a deeper level. All it takes is a basic understanding of bones, joints, muscles, movement terms - a few SIMPLE things that your favorite teacher probably learned on day one of their teacher training!

That’s why I’ve developed this new workshop:

Embodied Pilates Anatomy
With Core Pilates Owner, Heather Slater
Saturday 6/27, 12 - 2 PM
$79 - members use your discount code for 15% off!

In this afternoon workshop, you will learn:

-The basic anatomy of the spine, shoulders, and hips, and how these structures function in familiar Pilates exercises

-The meaning of key movement terms (like, for example, flexion and extension) and how they apply to your movement practice and familiar exercises

-What your CORE actually is (it's not just your abs!) and how you can activate it most effectively

The workshop will be a mix of lecture and movement, so you’ll get a chance to embody different concepts as we talk about them.

I can’t wait to help you uplevel your Pilates practice!

Reserve your spot below - space is limited to just 10 students.
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-8&sTG=23&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000012&date=06/27/26

It’s not your fault you can’t stay consistent at the gym!

We get it - we don’t need to tell you that you’d feel better if you did some more regular strength-building exercise. You already know.

You might even know what kind of exercises would help, especially if you've been through PT for an injury or chronic issue!

But without any kind of structure, it’s TOO HARD to hold yourself accountable to a regular movement practice.

Don’t be hard on yourself - that’s just human nature, and we hear the EXACT same story from so many of our students when they first get started.

That’s why they make SO much progress when they start with the Intro to Pilates 6-Week Series.

Here’s how it works:

You commit to showing up at the same time six weeks in a row - and our upcoming Intro Series meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, June 3 - July 8.

Your instructor will show you how to use the machines and help you get set up. Then, she’ll take the group through a series of beginner-friendly movement practices designed to teach you the fundamentals of Pilates.

Over the course of six weeks, you’ll start to build strength and mobility, and you’ll feel more connected to your core.

When you finish, you’ll be ready to join a regular All Levels class at Core Pilates - and we’ll help you set yourself up to STAY consistent with your weekly Pilates practice!

No more wandering aimlessly around the gym, and no more putting your exercise practice last.

You’ve got this! Join us starting next Wednesday - sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000081&date=06/03/26

Core Pilates Book Club Meeting!

You’re invited to the next meeting of the Core Pilates Book Club!

Led by Core Instructor Becca Klippenes, the Core Pilates Book Club is a casual group of book lovers who meet occasionally to connect over the books we’ve been reading and build our TBR lists!!

It’s a casual way to make new friends, catch up with folks you’ve met at the studio, and chat about books in a warm and friendly environment.

Our next meeting is on Saturday, May 9th at 1:30pm, at Becca’s Minneapolis home.

It’s free to join and open to all Core Pilates community members - just RSVP by emailing Becca ([email protected]) and she’ll send you the location details!

No pressure to read a particular book - when we meet, we’ll all share a little about the books we've recently read and share titles and recommendations.

Becca takes great notes and will add to her spreadsheet - which she shares with the group so you can reference it when you’re looking for your next book to read!

We hope to see you there - remember to RSVP!!

ANNOUNCING: 2 Beginner-Friendly Options in April!

If you are READY to get started with a fun and functional workout that you can actually stay consistent with, we’ve got TWO ways for you to get started in April!

Join us for a one-time, 75-minute Pilates Foundations Workshop on Saturday, April 11 at 11:15 AM, OR sign up for the Intro to Pilates 6-Week Series on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM starting April 15th!

At the Foundations Workshop, you’ll get to tour the studio, learn to use the machines, and experience a beginner-friendly Reformer workout that will give you a taste of what a Core Pilates class feels like in your body.

If you KNOW you want to get started and just need a comfortable, beginner-friendly class environment, join us for the Intro to Pilates 6-Week Series!

Throughout the six weeks, you’ll learn the foundational movements that form the basis of every exercise you’ll do at Core Pilates.

Your teacher will help you work out any modifications or variations you need for your unique body to stay safe and comfortable in class - whether you have a tweaky low back, achy knees, or sensitive wrists.

And you’ll finish the series ready to confidently join any All Levels class at Core Pilates!

Reserve your spot in the Pilates Foundations Workshop or the Intro to Pilates 6-Week Series at the link below:

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=04/11/26

Join Sara for a special Athletic Conditioning Pop-up Class this Sunday at 8:30 AM!

This Athletic Conditioning Reformer Pop-up is designed to help you improve your athletic performance, strength, agility and power.

Sara will guide you through a challenging, strength-building sequence that uses the Pilates equipment and strength training moves like squats, lunges, rows and a little cardio!

It’s a great choice for folks who enjoy running, hiking, biking, skiing, golfing, and playing other sports, as well as those who are looking for a more athletic workout that uses higher reps and heavier springs.

Sara has been a personal trainer for years and she LOVES supporting folks with functional training techniques and challenging sequences.

This Sunday morning is your chance to try out this challenging format outside of it's usual time (5:15pm on Mondays on the regular schedule!)

You'll need Level 2/Intermediate permissions assigned to register - hit reply if you've been regularly practicing with us for a few months and feel ready to progress to a more challenging format!

Reserve your spot now: www.corestudiostpaul.com/schedule

The studio will be closed tomorrow - SUNDAY MARCH 15 - due to the incoming winter storm!
Stay safe everyone!

NEW DATES: Discounted Reformer Series with Colleen!

If you’re looking to add some extra Reformer practice to your week at a great price, join Colleen on Mondays at 9 AM starting next week!

We JUST added these dates so there’s still space available:

Apprentice Reformer Series with Colleen
Mondays at 9 AM, 3/9 - 4/13

We’re so lucky to be welcoming Colleen, who is a professional voice teacher and singer and has been practicing Pilates for twenty years, as an Apprentice Instructor.

Apprentice Instructors have completed their Pilates teacher training, and are sharpening their teaching skills while getting one-on-one mentorship with Heather.

Colleen’s Reformer Series is just $22 a class for drop-ins, or you can buy an 8-pack and get each class for just $20 - save the extra 2 classes or future Apprentice Series!

And of course, you’ll get a fun and accessible workout with high-quality instruction and lots of personal attention.

Reserve your spot fornext Monday and beyond:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-7&sTG=40&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=03/09/26

POP-UP ALERT: Athletic Conditioning Reformer with Sara!

Sunday March 1 and March 22, 8:30 AM

…she doesn’t normally teach this class on Sunday, so head to the link-in-bio to reserve your spot!

Sara, who has officially graduated from her apprenticeship and joined our team of Staff Instructors, will be taking over the regular Monday night Athletic Conditioning class as of March, but that class is typically full with a waitlist!

So this is your chance to try this fun and challenging format.

It’s the perfect class for folks who have a good grasp of the fundamentals and are looking for a challenging, fitness-oriented Reformer workout!

Sara has been a personal trainer and yoga/group exercise instructor for years and loves to incorporate functional training into her classes. In these Athletic Conditioning pop-ups, you can look forward to higher reps, heavier springs, exercises that incorporate hand weights, and techniques to help you build your strength.

It’s also an excellent choice for folks looking to cross-train for running, hiking, skiing, golf, or other sports!

Reserve your spot!
www.corestudiostpaul.com/schedule

Our Wednesday evening Intro to Reformer Six Week Series starts TOMORROW, and there are TWO spots left!

Our current students keep telling us how supportive it feels to have a movement practice that they can actually stay consistent with…even when things feel stressful and hard to predict, or their bodies or energy level may be feeling up and down from one day to the next.

That’s because you can do Pilates…

When you’re injured
When you’re having a creaky joints day
When you’re feeling tired, anxious, or generally "blah"

Our incredible instructors are trained to help you adapt the practice to meet you where you’re at…and you’ll get the physical and mental health benefits whether you walk in feeling great or completely drained.

The Intro to Reformer Series will teach you everything you need to know to feel confident in a group class at Core Pilates.

You’ll meet at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays for six weeks, and it’s time to sign up…we start tomorrow!

Our upcoming Sunday section of the Intro Series is SOLD OUT, and the next opportunity to do the Intro Series with us will not come around again until April. You won’t want to miss your chance to get started!

Reserve your spot in the Intro to Reformer Series here:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000081

2 Ways to get started with your Pilates practice now!

The Intro to Reformer 6-Week Series is for you if…

-You know it’s time to get some regular physical movement into your weekly routine, and want to do it in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment

-You enjoy the fun energy of a group class, but you don’t want to get lost or be the only beginner

-Whether you sit at a desk all day, work on your feet, or chase little ones around, you’re starting to feel some aches and pains - and want to get ahead when it comes to taking care of your health

-You want to gain the skills and confidence to join a regular weekly class at Core Pilates in just 6 weeks!

The Foundations Workshop is for you if…

-You’ve seen Pilates videos on social media or heard good things from your friends, and you’re curious about whether Pilates could be a good fit for you

-You want to experience the vibe of a locally and female owned boutique studio like Core Pilates and want some time with an experienced teacher to get a feel for it

-You’d like to try out the machines and feel some of the basic exercises in your body before jumping all the way in!

Head to the link below to check out the details and reserve your spot!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=32601&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=02/22/26

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