FAQs
What should I expect at my first class?
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Your first class is small (never more than four people on equipment) and built around where you are today. Your instructor checks in on any injuries or goals, walks you through the reformer or tower, and teaches the classical fundamentals as you go. It’s hands-on, unhurried, and beginner-friendly. No experience needed, just bring yourself and optional grippy socks.
What should I wear and do I need grip socks?
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Comfortable, fitted activewear you can move in works best, nothing too loose, so your instructor can see your alignment and keep you safe. Grip socks are not required on the equipment. Your feet are just as important as the rest of your body. But if you prefer socks, we do sell them at the studio. Bring a water bottle and that’s it.
Where do I park?
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Street parking is generally available and free on Blake Street and the surrounding RiNo blocks, with a nearby paid lot and garage a short walk away. For your first visit, give yourself an extra five to ten minutes so you’re not rushing in.
Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?
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What is the difference between reformer, tower, and mat?
Can I do Pilates if I am recovering from an injury or surgery?
Can I do Pilates if I am pregnant?
How many people are in a class?
Do you offer on-demand or at-home classes?
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Not at all. Classical Pilates meets you exactly where you are, and the small class size means your instructor can scale every movement to your body that day. Plenty of our clients start unsure, easing back from an injury, a long break, or a body that just feels unfamiliar, and find the four-person setting is the easiest place to begin.
The reformer is a spring-loaded carriage; its springs add both support and resistance, which makes movements accessible and precise. The tower uses a fixed frame with springs and bars for a different range of strength, stability, and mobility work. Mat is bodyweight on the floor. We teach all three classically, and your instructor will help you find the right mix.
Often yes, and it’s something our team does well. Several of our classically trained instructors, including Kelly, work with joint replacements, post-surgical recovery, and chronic conditions. The four-person cap means every exercise is matched to your body. We work alongside your medical care, not instead of it, so please get your doctor’s or physical therapist’s go-ahead first, then we’ll build carefully from there.
With your provider’s clearance, often yes. Many people continue Pilates through pregnancy, and the small class size lets your instructor adapt movements to your stage and to how you’re feeling that day. As with any exercise during pregnancy, please check with your OB or midwife first, then let us know so we can tailor your session. Confirm your studio’s prenatal policy, and whether you recommend private sessions during pregnancy, before publishing this answer.
Never more than four per equipment class. That cap is deliberate: it’s how we keep the attention, safety, and precision of classical Pilates while staying a friendly group rather than a private. It’s also why first-timers and people working around an injury feel comfortable here.
Yes. The Pilates Cookbook is our on-demand video library ($20/mo) you can do anytime at home, a flexible way to keep practicing between visits and a low-pressure way to get a feel for how we teach.