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Make your classes smoother, safer, and more inspired\u2014without watering down the method.<\/em><\/p>\n A couple of months ago, I shared my Group Mat Class Cheatsheet<\/a><\/strong> in our blog\u2014and I heard from so many of you that it was helpful. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Now let\u2019s tackle the next challenge: How do you teach a mixed-level Group Reformer class without watering down the method? <\/strong><\/p>\n Here\u2019s your new go-to Group Reformer Cheatsheet full of ideas, class themes, and solutions to common teaching dilemmas:<\/p>\n Need ideas? Try these:<\/p>\n \u2022 Shari\u2019s Brilliant Buttocks Reformer<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Nicole\u2019s Precision Power Reformer<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Mariano\u2019s Reformer Goals Series<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Molly\u2019s Jumpboard Series<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Blossom\u2019s No Flexion Reformer<\/strong><\/a> I promise the Pilates police \ud83d\udc6e\u200d\u2642\ufe0f won\u2019t show up if you do the stomach series on the long box, or throw in a few pushups during the Long Stretch series (with the carriage closed)\u2026<\/p>\n Begin or finish class with some crazy effective Pilates that advanced to injured students can all do: \ud83d\udee0 Solutions to common Group Reformer problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2049\ufe0f Problem: Reformers from different manufacturers with different springs, gears, etc. \ud83d\ude35\ud83d\udca1 Make a list of class themes that inspire you:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Focus on a body part \u2014 Get inspiration for class flows from:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2022 Niedra\u2019s Reconstruct Your Core<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Yumi\u2019s Heart Opening Reformer<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Marina\u2019s Reformer Bootcamp Upper Body<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nTeach a Pilates principle \u2014 Strength, Stretch, Control, Precision, Flow, or Breath.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2022 Molly\u2019s Flow State Reformer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nChoose a peak exercise and work it\u2019s elements, then near the end of class, break down the peak exercise<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Gloria\u2019s Balance Control Off Reformer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Elaine\u2019s 2\u00d74 Reformer Series<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Juan\u2019s Reformer Magic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nNeed modifications? Watch these:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2022 Cary\u2019s Happy Knees Reformer<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Clare\u2019s TLC Reformer Workout<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Shari\u2019s Decompress Your Spine Reformer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\ud83d\udd00 Throw in some mat<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ud83e\uddd3 Have a lot of beginners or seniors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2022 Standing Magic Circle Series<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 The Wall with Squats<\/strong><\/a>
\u2022 Arm Weight Series<\/a><\/strong>
\u2022 2\u00d74 Series<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\u2705 Solution: Download our updated Reformer Springs Guide<\/strong><\/a> with setting equivalents for springs, gears, footbar settings, and straps.<\/p>\n