Pilates Offerings

Across all offerings, New Motion Pilates is committed to high-quality movement and Pilates principles - control, concentration, centering, precision, breath, and flow are central to our teaching

Private and Semi-Private Pilates Instruction

We offer both Private and Duet sessions

Private sessions are 1-on-1 with your instructor

Duet sessions are 2-on-1 with your instructor, alongside a workout partner

Both Private and Duet sessions are taught by skilled, certified Pilates Instructors and tailored to meet your specific fitness needs. Your instructors will likely incorporate the Pilates equipment, including Reformer and/or Mat. Our Bainbridge location also has access to a Pilates Chair, Barrel, Trap Table, CoreAlign equipment - we hope to bring the same scope of equipment to our Poulsbo location soon!

Reformer Classes

Reformer Classes of up to 8 to 10 students taught by a Certified Pilates Instructor. Four levels of classes allow us to meet the needs of beginner to advanced students.

Level 1: Foundations of Pilates

Brand new to the Reformer or been awhile since taking Pilates? It is highly recommended you start with our beginner class - Foundations of Pilates. You will learn or re-learn how to:

Coordinate breath with movement

Understand the concept of pelvic positioning

Set up the equipment and spring resistance

Stabilize your powerhouse

Lift and lengthen the spine

Understand vocabulary of anatomical terms and kinesthetic awareness

Level 2: Fundamentals of Pilates

Already taken the beginner series or taken private sessions? If you have a comprehensive understanding of Pilates concepts and exercises and how to modify exercises for your own body, you are ready for the Fundamentals of Pilates class. For this class, you will be expected to:

Maintain a stable pelvic position during open chain, closed chain, or semi-closed chain exercises

Stabilize shoulders during upper body movement

Set up the equipment, and know your springs

Move in flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation

Level 3: Intermediate Pilates

Can you flow through a workout with control and know how to work harder within any exercise? Can you activate muscles on cue? Intermediate Pilates is for you. You will be expected to:

Have a working knowledge of fundamental exercise order, equipment and spring set-up, and transitions

Navigate safely with fewer points of contact

Learn more complex rotational and side-bending exercises

Adjust quickly to variations or additions as cued by the instructor

Level 4: Advanced Pilates

Instructor Approval is REQUIRED for these classes. Our advanced classes builds on the intermediate level - working faster through your transitions with more challenging moves. Requires knowledge of the exercises, great form and excellent balance.

Online Classes

What you will need for our online classes:

Strong WIFI
Laptop, tablet or phone
Yoga mat or carpeted surface
Space to move your body
A spirit of adventure!

Pilates Mat Class

Learn the key techniques: breathing, postural alignment, and basic exercises that will get you moving safely and strongly in your life. We'll build from the basics and change it up. Come have fun with us! Uses; foam roller, weights, large ball, and core ball.

Pilates Mat 2-3

Mixed level Pilates class, designed for the EXPERIENCED Pilates student. Exercises range from basics to advanced, with an emphasis on breathing, stabilization, and modifications for bodies with occasional challenges! We use rings, foam rollers, Therabands, weights, and balls. Please check with the instructor before attending class to make sure this is a good match for you and your body.

Osteoporosis Exercise (Beg/Int)

This class has site specific weight-bearing exercise to help maintain and improve bone density as well as improve balance, strength and posture to prevent falls/fractures. Uses; bands, tennis ball, hand weights, chair, mat, stick and pillow/cushion

Preparing for your first day

Fitted, comfortable workout gear is best

Socks are required (grippy yoga socks) We have them for purchase if needed

Avoid the use of lotion on hands or feet prior to class

Make sure your hair up and out of the face

Do not wear jewelry or strong perfume