MIND BODY PROGRAMS

The Riverbrook Regional Y is proud to present its Mind Body Program. In addition to our mat Pilates classes, we offer private and group Reformer and MVE Chair classes as well as specialty Yoga classes.

• These classes are not included in membership (except Pilates Mat classes).
• There are additional fees to participate.
• Make-ups and/or credits cannot be given for absences.

Why should we use Pilates equipment?
The fundamental Pilates workout can be performed on a Pilates mat alone, and great results can be achieved through beginner, intermediate and advanced moves. However, the various equipment pieces such as the Reformer, Tower and Chair incorporate light spring resistance to safely sculpt tone and stretch the muscles using concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. They provide support that allows you to safely manipulate your body to stretch and engage muscles otherwise challenging to isolate. Smaller Pilates equipment pieces such as circles and exercise balls also provide an element of variety and focus to a Pilates regimen. A complete and satisfying workout can involve exercises on the mat alone or can be combined with various pieces of specially designed Pilates equipment. Each session can offer variety so that no 2 workouts are alike.

With a regular, consistent practice, you should start seeing and feeling results in about 10 to 15 sessions.

Our Pilates instructors are highly trained professionals who have invested hundreds of hours studying the technique. They have learned over 500 exercises for both the mat and Pilate’s equipment. They have learned the philosophy and theory behind each movement, spent considerable time observing and mastering proper form and sequences, and apprenticed to fine tune their teaching skills.

Group Reformer Class
We offer 1 hour classes of up to four people per class. One private session is required for an instructor evaluation prior to joining a group class.

Private One-on-One Session
A personal training session is the most effective way to learn, practice and perfect your Pilates performance. Our instructor will devote undivided attention to your specific needs and develop a custom program for optimum results on either the mat, the reformer or the MVE fitness chair. All sessions are one hour in length.

Please contact Barbara Merritt at 203-858-8393 for more information on reformer or to get started.