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At a Glance

Pilates at the YMCA offers a comprehensive approach to strengthening your body and enhancing flexibility while promoting overall mind-body wellness. Our group classes and private sessions provide a full-body workout that improves posture, core stability, spinal mobility, balance, and range of motion. These low-impact, controlled movements help you build long, lean muscles and increase functional strength, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

View our quick links to learn more about Pilates at the Y and how to get started today.

Pilates Services Offered at the Y

Pilates Reformer

Discover the transformative power of Pilates Reformer at the YMCA. Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance body alignment with our expert-led classes. Suitable for all levels, experience a dynamic workout in a supportive environment. Join us and unlock a new level of fitness today!

To get started, sign up for a free Pilates Reformer Orientation at either Rollingwood or Capital YMCA. Sign up for Pilates Reformer Orientation classes through Y360 under Pilates Reformer. We offer many orientations each month, check our schedule to view upcoming sessions!

 

Pilates Reformer Group Classes
Get fit in a fun, supportive environment. The YMCA offers Pilates Reformer group classes in a variety of levels and formats.

  • For Members: $21-25 per class
  • For Non-Members: $40 per class

Pilates Reformer Private Instruction
In addition to, or as an alternative to, group classes you can receive private or semi-private Pilates Reformer instruction – great for individuals, couples, or friends who want personalized instruction for their specific needs. These sessions are scheduled at the convenience of the instructor and members, outside the normal group class schedule times. Talk to your Pilates Reformer instructor today about signing up for private instruction.

  • For Members: $75-88 per session
  • Special One-Time Offer for Members Only: 3 Private Pilates Reformer Sessions for $147
    • Your first three personalized, one-on-one Pilates Reformer sessions are just $147. This limited-time offer is perfect for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Mat Pilates

In addition to Pilates Reformer, YMCA offers Mat Pilates group classes at most locations. Mat Pilates classes offer a dynamic and engaging way to strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness. Led by experienced instructors, these classes focus on precise movements and controlled breathing techniques to help you develop a strong, balanced, and toned physique. Whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner, our inclusive environment welcomes all fitness levels.

No additional fees apply and no orientation is required – attend a class today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Anybody and every body can take Mat Pilates. Mat Pilates group classes are included with your YMCA membership at no additional cost. Registration is encouraged but not required. No prerequisites are required to join a mat class.

Mat Pilates classes are listed on the Group Fitness Classes schedule. Group Fitness Classes | YMCA For more details on the Mat Pilates class formats and levels, see below. 

“Pilates Reformer” is the term used by the YMCA Superior California to refer to any Pilates class using specialized Pilates equipment such as the Reformer or the Pilates Chair. Because of equipment capacity and complexity, participation in these classes requires:

  • A Pilates Reformer Orientation. See our Group Fitness Schedule.
  • An additional fee, beyond your YMCA membership

Once a YMCA member has successfully completed the Pilates Orientation, an Alert will be added to their account in Daxco stating the member is “Cleared for Reformer Pilates”. Only members with this Alert on their account may sign up for Pilates Reformer classes. 

Pilates Reformer Group Class Pricing:

  • 1 Class Credit $25
  • 6 Class Credits $138 ($23 per class)
  • 15 Class Credits $315 ($21 per class)

Members can purchase these pre-paid class credits under “Register for Programs” in Y360, under Pilates Reformer. Please be careful to select Rollingwood or Capital.

Although it is not encouraged, it is possible for members to book group classes without pre-purchasing class credits. If members do not have any remaining pre-paid credits on their account when the instructor redeems attendees (usually the day after the class) they will be charged the $25 class price.

Credits currently expire 6 months from the date of purchase.

Pilates Reformer Private Instruction Pricing:

  • 1 Private Session Credit $85
  • 4 Private Session Credits $320 ($80 per session)
  • 8 Private Session Credits $600 ($75 per session)
  • 12 Private Session Credits $840 ($70 per session)
  • **Special 3 Private Session Introductory Package $147 ($49 per session). One time special.
  • Pilates Assessment $20

Members must pre-purchase private instruction sessions before booking sessions with an instructor. 

24 hours. If you cancel within that window or do not attend the session or registered class you will be charged for the class/session. 

Once a YMCA member has successfully demonstrated safety and proficiency with the Pilates equipment, an Alert will be added to their account in Daxko stating the member is “Cleared to Solo”. Only members with this Alert on their account may use the Pilates Studio outside of group classes or private instruction. Anyone without this Alert on their account may be asked to leave the Pilates Studio by any YMCA employee for safety purposes. If you wish to use the Pilates Studio, please ask a Pilates Instructor to evaluate you for the Cleared to Solo designation. 

Sign up for a Pilates Reformer Orientation at either Rollingwood or Capital YMCA. You can attend an Orientation at either location, regardless of where you plan to take classes.

Sign up for Pilates Reformer Orientation classes through Y360 under Pilates Reformer. We offer orientations every week, check our schedule to view upcoming sessions!

Orientations are free for members. If someone can not attend any of these times or is not a member and wants to begin Pilates Reformer classes, please have them email sfricano@ymcasuperiorcal.org