Class Descriptions
Reformer Classes • Mat Classes
Let’s Move Together
It’s time to experience purposeful movement at Reforming Foundations. Whether you are looking for equipment-based Pilates sessions with reformers (and towers or chairs!) or mat-based Pilates (non-heated & Infrared Heat) and strength classes, our diverse schedule caters to every BODY. Join us to refine your practice, strengthen your body and connect with your core because purposeful movement leads to a powerful life.
Our classes are program designed with the Reforming Foundations method. Using a modernized version of the traditional repertoire to promote healing, create strength, build endurance, and support controlled mobility, all while improving the mind-body connection. We offer unique movement strategies tailored to your specific goals, in a small group setting.
This is the RF difference!
Class Types
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This equipment-based class is for you if you have some Pilates experience, do not have any injuries, and are looking to build upon your Pilates practice. You will learn Pilates movement foundations to set you up for success as you grow in your practice. The more experience you gain the harder this class will be as you learn to initiate the movement exactly as it was intended. Expect to improve your core strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and posture. If you’d like to move a little faster and feel like you have mastered sound Pilates techniques try our REFORM class.
Prerequisites: 3 Individual Pilates Sessions or 4 Intro to Pilates classes or previous Pilates equipment experience.
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Physical activity is essential to healthy aging. Regular exercise can prevent or delay many health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities. This class is perfect for those looking for a gentle training method with lower impact. It involves a series of exercises that teach you how to activate and coordinate several muscle groups at once to increase mobility, balance and overall strength to promote longevity! Expect to leave feeling revitalized and stronger for your everyday life.
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This class is for you if you’re looking for intentional, core challenging movement that improves your coordination, addresses asymmetries, and helps you gain better posture and overall alignment. Expect a phenomenal total body workout that challenges your balance and stability in multiple body positions and kicks your butt all without the use of spinal movement!
Core Stability was created with every BODY in mind in order to provide an accessible class experience for those who have a history of spinal pathology (degenerative disc disease, stenosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal surgery, osteoporosis, etc.) and need to maintain a neutral spine to prevent a flare-up. But don’t be fooled, this class is for everyone. Spinal stability is just as important as spinal mobility!
Prerequisites: 3 Individual Pilates Sessions or 4 Intro to Pilates classes or previous Pilates equipment experience.
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This class is for you if you have mastered sound Pilates technique and are looking to challenge your Pilates practice by taking it up a notch or two. In this moderately paced class, we focus on moving through challenging, sustained Pilates sequences that center on strength, endurance, balance, and flow. Expect a total body workout that brings your muscles to fatigue, increases your stamina and leaves you feeling stronger after every class. Looking to add cardio? Check out our POWER class.
Prerequisites: 3 Individual Pilates Sessions or 4 Intro to Pilates classes or previous Pilates equipment experience.
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POWER This class is for you if you are looking to add cardio to your Pilates practice. Challenge yourself with fast paced Pilates movements that will get your heart pumping. Utilizing the jumpboard, resistance bands, hand weights and other Pilates props, this fitness class will deliver full body workout that addresses both strength and stability. Expect to work every muscle group to fatigue and leave feeling like you can conquer anything!
Prerequisites: No injuries or persons with hip or knee joint replacements are permitted to jump on the reformer.
Reformer & Equipment Classes
Mat & Infrared Heat Classes
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This class focuses on mat Pilates and standing bodyweight strength training to build core strength, endurance, and mobility. You will improve your mind-body connection, bone density, and balance too! These exercises strengthen your core, train you in focused breathing patterns throughout, and produce total body mobility. Mat classes will help improve your flexibility, muscle tone, balance, spinal support, performance, and mind-body awareness!
Looking for more of an amped up experience try POWER PILATES.
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A dynamic fusion of mat Pilates and resistance training, this class uses weights to challenge strength, support bone health, and enhance overall movement capacity. Grounded in control and alignment, you’ll move with purpose while building resilience through progressive, intelligent loading. Accessible yet effective for a wide range of bodies and experience levels.
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In this signature offering, we slow down and melt away tightness, stress, and allow you time to find mobility. This stretch class is in the Infrared heated room. Infrared light waves penetrate the tissues, joints and muscles, helping to relieve soreness and fatigue and promote muscle recovery. Find mobility, flexibility, and time to feel yourself in each move as your instructor helps you focus on your breath, your mindset and your wellbeing. Feel recovered and rejuvenated in this 50-minute class.
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This strength-based mat Pilates class will deliver a total body burn. You will move through challenging, sustained Pilates sequences bringing your muscles to fatigue resulting in strength, endurance and increased stamina. The look? Long, lean, sculpted muscles.
What is an Infrared Mat Class?
Infrared Mat Pilates at our Berkley Studio combines intentional heat with expertly guided Pilates to create a movement experience that feels both challenging and deeply supportive.
The gentle warmth of infrared technology helps prepare your muscles, increase circulation, boost detoxification, encourage greater ease of movement, and enhance muscle recovery—so you can build strength, improve mobility, and connect more fully with your body.
Expect to sweat, strengthen, and leave feeling empowered.
Try MELT if you’re new to Infrared, or HEAT if you’re ready for a full-body burn!
Pilates FAQ
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No, but Pilates and yoga complement each other wonderfully! Pilates focuses on building strength, muscle definition, and improving posture through bodyweight resistance and equipment-based exercises. While Pilates is also highly therapeutic, offering benefits like improved alignment and mobility, yoga can be just as challenging, with classes that build strength, flexibility, and endurance. Both practices offer unique pathways to fitness and wellness, honoring the body’s need for balance, strength, and healing.
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Yes! However, because we want you to be set up for success we have prerequisites and we have a very special offer of 3 Individual Sessions +3 Classes Intro. You will learn how to use the equipment, how to build core strength, and move from your bones to achieve proper mobility technique. Pilates is a little like learning a foreign language. It takes time to learn the skill and progress to a group training environment.
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We use Balance Body Reformers, Towers, Chairs, Pilates arcs, and the Springboards, jumpboards, and of course, the mat! We love our props too, we believe these add a challenge and also help assist at times. These include Pilates rings, bars, balls, bands, and free weights.
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We have a wide variety of instructors on our team, some prefer a quiet sneaky burn, others exude energy when you walk in the room. But rest assured, you will get an amazing workout every time. We are like the flavors of ice cream, all different, but amazing. Try all themes for a varied experience and feel the RF way through and through.