CORE’s Essentials program focuses on the purest form of each of the techniques we teach – Pilates Mat and GYROKINESIS®. Our essentials classes offer an affordable way to develop a strong foundation in each of the methods.
CORE Basics – Pilates Mat
Buckhead/Westside
New to Pilates? Check out this introduction to the method. In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles that underpin the method and how to work within your body safely and effectively. You will use small props like the foam roller to help develop your basic core stability so you can hit the ground running when you enter our Advanced Beginner mat class. Small classes and CORE’s focus on the individual provides you an opportunity to receive personalized feedback about how CORE can best meet your fitness goals. (10 person maximum)
Advanced Beginner Pilates Mat
Westside
If you have some limited experience with the Pilates method, or if you are new to the method and are taking both private and group classes, the Advanced Beginner class is for you. After five to ten sessions, you will be able to move through the entire beginning mat sequence without stopping. Many clients will take the advanced beginning class for six months or more in order to develop a solid foundation before moving up to the Intermediate level. Prior Pilates experience or permission of the instructor is required in order to join this class. (10 person maximum)
Intermediate Pilates Mat
Westside
In the intermediate class, you will cover more Pilates mat exercises at a faster pace than the advanced beginning class. You will likely take the intermediate class for an extended period, laying the groundwork for advancing to the most challenging exercises in the method. Prior Pilates experience or permission of the instructor is required in order to join this class. (10 person maximum)
Mixed-Level Pilates Mat
Westside
Have some Pilates experience and just need a class that fits your schedule? Come to a mixed-level class for an invigorating, fun workout tailored to your skill level. This class requires prior Pilates experience. (10 person maximum)
CORE Basic Stretch
Buckhead
Stretching is an important part of any fitness program, but is probably the most neglected. Regular, controlled stretching improves flexibility, mobility, can help correct poor posture, relieves pain, and reduces the risk of injury. In addition, stretching relaxes the body and helps reduce stress.
The CORE Basics Stretch class begins with some basic pre-pilates exercises to warm up the spine, arms and legs. Small props such as the blue disc, therabands, foam roller and ball are used in the pre-pilates portion of the class. After the initial warm up, the class moves into a more traditional form of stretching which focuses on stretching every muscle group of the body. Make stretching an integral part of your fitness program!
GYROKINESIS® (Various Levels)
Buckhead/Westside
Gyrokinesis® methodology is a yoga-based movement system created by Juliu Horvath, who drew on principles from ballet, swimming, gymnastics, tai chi and acupressure to create this full body workout. Exercises incorporate breath work and all seven elements of spinal movement to systematically stretch and strengthen the body. The rhythmic, fluid movements provide a great workout. You will leave your class feeling longer, stronger, relaxed and invigorated. (10 person maximum)
CORE’s equipment-based Premium classes take your Pilates workout to the next level with the Tower and Wunda Chair. Ready for something new to spice up your routine? Try our proprietary Barre Blend class.
CORE Basics – Pilates Tower
Buckhead/Westside
Joseph Pilates designed the Tower as a vertical exercise structure his New York-based clients could install into a door frame in their tiny apartments. The Tower gives clients the benefits of working on Pilates apparatus in a group setting. Our Basics class teaches equipment set up, core connections and safety considerations, laying a foundation for moving to our other Pilates Tower classes.
Pilates Tower (Various Levels)
Buckhead/Westside
Once you have developed a strong foundation for working safely and effectively in our CORE Basics Tower Class, you can move into our regular Pilates Tower program. Your workout starts with a mat workout and culminates with equipment work to help improve your strength, stability, stamina and flexibility.
Barre Blend
Westside
This class, a CORE original developed by veteran teacher Joy Davis, combines ballet-inspired barre work, Pilates-inspired floor exercises, and traditional weight work to provide a fun, challenging workout that targets your abs, arms and thighs. (10 person maximum)
Pilates Wunda Chair
Westside
Joseph Pilates also designed the Wunda Chair for a client who wanted to be able to do a full apparatus workout in her tiny New York apartment. This apparatus provides a super-challenging addition to your existing Pilates routine. Substantial prior Pilates experience and permission of instructor required for enrollment.
PhysioBall
Westside
Challenge your core and work up a sweat with this up beat class. The session includes a mix of Pilates and cardio exercises using the physio ball prop in a group class setting. You will strengthen your deepest abdominal muscles as you work to balance and maintain good posture on the ball. The class will also target muscles in your back, thighs, rear, arms, and shoulders. This is a fun and challenging class for all experience levels! (6 person maximum)
Combo Tower/Chair
Westside
Mix up your Premium class with a combination of Pilates Tower and Pilates Wunda Chair.... in one class! Begin with a Pilates warm up with the Tower using the springs and bar with variations from your regular mat class. Then challenge your balance and core while finishing class with Wunda Chair exercises!
Our classes run on a drop-in basis with a limited class size to maximize individual attention. Class size varies by location and class type. We STRONGLY encourage you to reserve a spot at least 24 hours in advance by calling the studio or visiting our web site, http://www.coreatl.com. From our home page, select the Online Scheduling link, login and click on the “Pilates Mat and GYROKINESIS” tab on the upper right-hand side. Prepayment is required to reserve your slot.
If you will have reserved a spot in class but will not be able to attend, please contact our administrative team at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. If you provide less than 24 hours notice of your absence, your account will be charged as if you attended class.
Please arrive at least five minutes in advance of your class time. Any open slots will go to clients on the wait list five minutes after the class starts, regardless of advanced reservation status. To book a standing slot in a class, please see our administrative team and sign up for auto-renewal of your series.