The Oov Demystified: Enrich Your Pilates Experience

We’ve expanded our CoreAlign schedule to include three levels, making it easier to find the right place to start—so you can keep progressing as you gain experience. Whether you’re completely new to CoreAlign or ready for more challenging work, there’s now a class for you.

Benefits of CoreAlign include upright/functional movement training, posture, balance, and gait improvement, and core stabilization.

COREALIGN LEVEL 1

CoreAlign is unlike most of the equipment in the Pilates studio—you’ll spend much of class upright, working with two independently moving carts that respond to how you shift your weight, step, push, and pull.

Level 1 gives you time to learn how the equipment works and become familiar with its foundational movements.

Expect coordinated stepping patterns, standing and floor work, and plenty of instruction as you learn to work with the moving carts and resistance.

Who this class is for: Anyone who wants to try CoreAlign. No previous Pilates or CoreAlign experience is required.

As with all of our group classes, you must be able to get down to and up from the floor independently and comfortably use stairs.

COREALIGN LEVEL 2

Once the basics of CoreAlign are familiar, Level 2 gives you more ways to use them.

You’ll work with longer sequences, more varied positions, and movements that ask you to coordinate the two moving carts while changing direction, shifting weight, and working against resistance.


Classes move at a steadier pace than Level 1, with less time spent introducing the equipment and foundational exercises.


Who this class is for: Clients with Reformer experience can begin here, even if CoreAlign is new to them. Clients without Reformer experience should first take Level 1 and progress with their teacher’s recommendation.

COREALIGN LEVEL 3

Level 3 takes familiar CoreAlign work and makes it more complex.

Expect longer combinations, quicker transitions, and exercises that ask more of your strength, balance, coordination, and ability to manage the moving carts independently.

There’s less time spent breaking down familiar movements, allowing the class to spend more time exploring advanced variations and more involved sequences.

Who this class is for: Clients who have been regularly attending Level 2 CoreAlign and are comfortable with the equipment, common exercises, and pace of class.

 CoreAlign class schedule

We hope and intend to add more later this year.

CoreAlign Level 1: Mondays at 4pm with Katrina

CoreAlign Level 2: Wednesdays at 9am with Libby and Fridays at 9am with Christine

CoreAlign Level 3: Wednesdays at 4pm with Audrey

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The Oov Demystified: Enrich Your Pilates Experience

Have you heard of the Oov? Have you heard how it can transform your Pilates practice? It enhances your physical performance but also engages your mind in a whole new way. For Pilates enthusiasts seeking to deepen their practice, the Oov is a game-changer that offers a dynamic and supportive approach to movement. Let's delve into the fascinating world of the Oov, uncovering its benefits, exploring its impact on Pilates clients, and discovering how this innovative tool can take your fitness journey to the next level.

The Oov: A Revolutionary Tool

The Oov: What it is and Why it Matters

The Oov is a unique, ergonomically-shaped tool that cradles the natural curvature of the spine. Developed by an Australian osteopath, it's designed to stabilize the core while allowing the body to move freely and mimic the three-dimensional movements that we perform daily. 


By working on the Oov, practitioners can target deep postural muscles and enhance their proprioception, which is the awareness of the body's position and movements in space.

Why does this matter for Pilates practitioners? 

Pilates is all about controlled movement, precision, and core strength. The Oov complements this by adding a layer of instability, forcing the body to engage those hard-to-reach muscles for balance.

It's not just about working harder but working smarter, as the Oov helps clients to develop a more profound understanding of their body's mechanics, leading to improved balance, strength, and flexibility.

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Pilates is all about controlled movement, precision, and core strength. The Oov complements this by adding a layer of instability, forcing the body to engage those hard-to-reach muscles for balance. It's not just about working harder but working smarter, as the Oov helps clients to develop a more profound understanding of their body's mechanics, leading to improved balance, strength, and flexibility.


The Oov's Role in Pilates: An Unseen Game Changer

Integrating the Oov into Pilates sessions transforms the practice in subtle yet impactful ways. The tool's unique design requires users to engage their core muscles continuously to maintain balance and alignment. This constant engagement reinforces the Pilates principles of centering and concentration. For instructors, the Oov serves as an excellent diagnostic device. It highlights asymmetries and imbalances in a client's body that might not be as apparent on the mat or other equipment.

The Oov challenges seasoned practitioners by adding a degree of difficulty to familiar exercises. Even the most experienced clients find that their muscles must work in new ways to stabilize on the Oov. This innovation in movement not only prevents plateaus but also propels clients towards more significant progress in their Pilates journey, often leading to breakthroughs in strength, endurance, and body awareness.

Personal Experiences: The Oov's Impact on Pilates Enthusiasts

Clients who incorporate the Oov into their practice often share stories of enhanced body awareness and improved performance. One client, for instance, struggled with a plateau in her core strength. After integrating the Oov into her routines, she not only broke through that plateau but also experienced a significant reduction in back pain. Another enthusiast described how the Oov's subtle instability forced her to activate muscles she didn't know she was neglecting, leading to a more balanced and comprehensive workout.
Clients who incorporate the Oov into their practice often share stories of enhanced body awareness and improved performance. One client, for instance, struggled with a plateau in her core strength. After integrating the Oov into her routines, she not only broke through that plateau but also experienced a significant reduction in back pain. Another enthusiast described how the Oov's subtle instability forced her to activate muscles she didn't know she was neglecting, leading to a more balanced and comprehensive workout.


These personal experiences underscore the Oov's capacity to personalize and deepen the Pilates experience. By allowing a tailored approach to each individual's needs, the Oov helps in pinpointing and correcting imbalances, which can lead to more effective and satisfying workouts. This personalization is crucial for long-term growth and enthusiasm in any fitness journey, particularly in a discipline as precise and mindful as Pilates.

How the Oov Can Transform Your Pilates Routine

The Oov's transformative power in a Pilates routine is multifaceted. It enhances the basic premise of Pilates – the art of controlled movements – by introducing an element of instability. This instability means that even the simplest of movements require a greater level of control and precision. Over time, this refines the quality of each exercise, making the body more efficient and movements more fluid.


By incorporating the Oov, clients often find that they can access deeper core muscles, a critical component for stability and strength in Pilates. This access can lead to improved posture and alignment in daily activities, not just during workouts. Additionally, the Oov can serve as a bridge to more advanced Pilates exercises, providing a supportive yet challenging progression path. Regular use of the Oov in routines can lead to a transformation not only in how exercises are performed but also in the practitioner's overall mind-body connection

Ready to try it out?

Sign up for our Oov/Mobu Board class on Fridays with Maureen and discover how this extraordinary tool can redefine your workouts. Imagine engaging muscles you barely knew existed and unlocking a deeper connection between mind and body with every controlled movement.

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