Pilates Classes in Portland at BAC

What should I bring to my first Pilates class?
Just yourself, comfortable attire, and a water bottle. We provide the rest!

How long is each Pilates class?
Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes, providing a full-body workout within a manageable timeframe.

Are the Pilates classes suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! We cater to all skill levels and ensure a supportive environment for beginners.

Are there any age restrictions for joining Pilates classes?
Pilates is suitable for all ages, but we advise anyone under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

What are the qualifications of the instructors?
Diane Hodson and Breanna Smith are certified Pilates instructors with extensive training and experience in various Pilates methodologies.

SCULPT: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. 50 min. Contemporary Pilates class with highly intense, low impact, slow, controlled movements to music that will leave you shaky and proud.

BEGINNER: This Beginner Reformer Pilates class is ideal for newcomers, offering a gentle introduction to the reformer with a focus on foundational movements that build flexibility, core strength, and body awareness.

INTERMEDIATE: Our Intermediate Reformer Pilates class is perfect for those who have a grasp of the basics and are ready to challenge themselves with more complex sequences and increased resistance.

ADVANCED: Designed for experienced Pilates practitioners, the Advanced Reformer class pushes boundaries with dynamic, demanding routines that enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination to advanced levels.

VITALITY: Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. 50 min. Classical Pilates class designed for everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned cross-trainers and those on the path to recovery. Join us as we focus on building strength, flexibility, and confidence in a supportive and empowering environment, tailored to meet your individual needs and goals.

Can I try a class before signing up for a package?
Certainly! We offer a trial class option so you can experience our Pilates sessions firsthand. Please note that all Pilates classes and packages are only available for purchase by BAC members.

How do I book a group class?
Reach out to us through our contact form, via email, or by phone. Please await confirmation from our instructors, as each class is limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

How do I book a private session with an instructor?
You can schedule private sessions with instructors through our contact form, via email, or by phone.

Is there a cancellation policy for booked classes?
Yes, we request a 24-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling to accommodate other members.

What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of strength training that focuses on improving muscle tone by creating greater stability, flexibility, and endurance. Pilates is low impact and highly challenging, and helps relieve pain, strengthen the core, and improve posture, balance, and coordination.

How often should I attend Pilates classes for optimal results?
We recommend 2-3 sessions per week, but it ultimately depends on your personal goals and schedule.

What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is a method of Pilates where exercises and movements are done using a reformer machine versus a mat. The Reformer was invented by Joseph Pilates and is a piece of equipment that uses springs and resistances to make a Pilates workout more dynamic and intense, as well as, assists in reaching proper muscle length and properly doing the Pilates exercises.

What does Pilates do?
While Pilates is most certainly a workout, it’s also a healing modality. This means that Pilates is a fantastic type of conditioning exercise- exercise that prevents injury. Pilates protects your body from injury because it focuses on improving alignment and core strength, which is only magnified by the mind and body connection that’s developed through regular practice.

What are the Benefits of Pilates?
Pilates is in a unique position to help people rehabilitate from injuries because it emphasizes proper alignment, strengthening and stretching of muscles, and balancing the body symmetrically left to right. Not only that, but Pilates also relieves dominant muscles of their tension by allowing postural and core muscles to bear more of the load when it comes to supporting the body and its movements.

• Strength: Proper form and technique is essential to exercising on the Pilates Reformer. The focus of proper positioning is within the core, your abdomen, and lower back muscles.
• Flexibility: Exercises on the Pilates Reformer require your muscle groups to move through a full range of motion. Flexibility improves muscle coordination, mobility, and posture. Reduces the risk of injuries, muscle stiffness, and soreness.
• Coordination: The key to the way the Pilates exercises flow is coordination, it concentrates on working the body as a whole instead of individual parts.
• Balance: You will challenge your stabilizing muscles in a new ways and lower the risk of falls.