Small Group Pilates Classes in Boulder
Thoughtful instruction in a supportive setting.
Classes at Boulder Bodyworks are kept to five or six participants, small enough that you receive individualized attention.
Because classes are intentionally small and taught by instructors with decades of experience, you receive support and modifications when you need them.
The Reformer, Tower, and other Pilates apparatus challenge the whole body, building strength, stability, balance, and coordination through mindful, supported movement.
Small group classes are a good fit if you have some familiarity with Pilates and feel comfortable following instruction in a group setting. We encourage all new clients to complete at least three private sessions before enrolling in a class. The Intro to Pilates 3-Session Package is the ideal starting point.
Instruction is attentive and individualized at every level.
Getting Started
If you are new to Pilates, private sessions are the best place to begin. They give your instructor the opportunity to understand your history, your body, and the way you move, while helping you build a foundation that makes class more effective and more rewarding.
If you are experiencing pain, recovering from injury, or have other physical concerns, private sessions are especially important. If private sessions are not possible, please text or email us before booking a class so we can help you find the safest and most appropriate option.
Beginners are welcome in Level 1 or Mixed Level classes, and we are happy to help you find the best starting point.
Intro to Pilates 3-Session Package
The Intro to Pilates 3-Session Package is the recommended starting point for anyone new to Pilates or considering group classes. It gives you time with a teacher one on one, introduces you to the method and the equipment, and builds the foundation that makes a group class genuinely rewarding. When you arrive in class with that foundation, you move with more confidence and get more out of every session.
Class Types
Reformer Class
A Reformer-based class emphasizing alignment, control, and integrated movement. Instruction focuses on precision and thoughtful progression, with individual guidance offered within the group setting. You develop whole-body strength, improved posture, and more coordinated movement that carries naturally into daily life.
Equipment Class
An equipment-based class that may incorporate the Reformer, Tower, and Chair. Classes are thoughtfully sequenced to develop balanced strength, stability, mobility, and coordination across the whole body. Standing balance work and light weights may also be incorporated to support confidence, stability, and ease in everyday movement.
Virtual Pilates Class
A virtual Pilates class is available on Mondays at 4:30 pm with Tambre. No equipment is required. Modifications and prop options are provided so you can move comfortably and effectively from home.
Class Levels
Level 1
Level 1 classes are designed for beginners and for people who benefit from a more accessible pace due to pain patterns, spinal concerns, joint replacements, injury history, or other physical vulnerabilities.
You are introduced to foundational Pilates principles including alignment, breath, stability, and healthy movement patterns. Individual guidance and modifications allow each person to build confidence and establish a strong, supportive foundation.
Level 2
Level 2 classes are appropriate for people with a solid foundation in Pilates who are ready for a more challenging pace and a broader range of movement. These classes build on established strength, coordination, and body awareness while inviting you to work with greater complexity, control, and endurance.
Modifications are available when needed, but you should feel comfortable moving through class with a degree of familiarity and independence.
Mixed Level
Mixed Level classes welcome a range of experience levels. Instructors offer modifications, progressions, and individual guidance so you can work appropriately within the class.
This level is well suited for people who enjoy the shared rhythm of a group while continuing to refine alignment, coordination, and control in their movement practice.
Class Packages
Classes are available as single classes and in 5-class and 10-class packages. Classes can be reserved online.
Because classes are intentionally small, they do sometimes fill. If a class is full, you are welcome to join the waitlist online, or text us and we will be happy to add you. If you do not see a class time that works for you, please text or email us and we will be glad to help.
Schedule an Appointment
Online booking is available for Pilates, Massage and Bodywork, Acupuncture, and CranioSacral Therapy. To book 75 or 90 minute massage sessions, private yoga, or manual therapy with David Schwartz or Elizabeth McClain, please text 303-444-2739 or send us an email and we will help you find the best appointment time.