Hot Upbeat Mat Pilates

About this event

**UpBeat Pilates is a high-energy mat class that utilizes traditional Pilates elements and equipment in an UpBeat way. UBP contains choreographed popular tunes for a core-focused, full body, consistent, and sweaty workout that leaves no muscle behind. Pilates is an alternative mind body discipline that, like yoga, emphasizes connecting our breath with movement. Mostly performed down on the mat, Pilates focuses on strengthening the powerhouse, or core(abs, hips, lower back and gluteal muscles). Keeping a strong, stable core throughout the class, we will use our limbs as levers to lengthen and strengthen our entire body. Pilates uses concentrated movements at a face pace, accompanied by a fun playlist, to facilitate better posture and improved flexibility off the mat. This low impact workout is accessible to all levels of fitness, and modifications will be given to increase or decrease the intensity based on the level of the practitioner. We may use props, such as light weights or yoga blocks create more accessibility or versatility and will review Pilates basics to create a strong foundation for us to build our practice.

From Lynden Yoga Collective