New to Pilates?
All bodies can do Pilates, no matter what stage of life or fitness you are in. The practice meets you where you are. And as you get stronger, Pilates gets harder. The more you learn about the method and anatomy, the more you begin to understand and appreciate just how awesome your body is.
It's impossible to burnout on Pilates because our interpretation of the method is ever-evolving, just like you! It's the ultimate in person-centered fitness.
What Makes Pilates So Awesome?
the best thing since sliced bread
Start Here
Mat Studio
12th Ave Mat Studio
Our 12th Avenue Mat Studio in beautiful East Hill is the O.G. in the Wild Lemon lineup. Here, we host a variety of classes from TRX to Pilates mat. Join us for the classes that best fit your schedule and goals.
3000 N 12th Ave
Reformer Studio
Scott St Reformer Studio
Our Scott Street Reformer Studio is where we hold all of our reformer classes. The light, bright, plant- and good-vibes-filled space is a perfect place to start or end your day with a challenging, yet supportive practice.
904 E Scott St
Mat vs Reformer
Pilates builds focus, attention to breath, body awareness, flexibility while strengthening the body and the mind. Mat Pilates Classes are practiced on a Pilates Mat and utilize props to assist students in building mind-body connections. Reformer Classes are practiced on a Pilates Reformer, where you receive instant feedback from the equipment. You’ll have resistance and assistance from the straps, footbar and the springs. The reformer is supportive and challenging and will help you build your mind-body connection. Mat & Reformer classes complement each other. The more Mat classes you attend, the more benefit you will get out of your Reformer classes, and vice versa.
What is a Pilates Reformer?
Pilates Reformer?
The Pilates Reformer consists of a sliding carriage equipped with adjustable springs, pulleys, straps, and a footbar. On the reformer you will practice dynamic movements for a full body workout that keeps balance and your core at the center of your practice. You're always pushing or pulling on the equipment which gives you immediate feedback so you can adjust to make your movement more challenging or more supportive. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first reformer class and the instructor will go over the equipment with you.
The Pilates Reformer consists of a sliding carriage equipped with adjustable springs, pulleys, straps, and a footbar. On the reformer you will practice dynamic movements for a full body workout that keeps balance and your core at the center of your practice. You're always pushing or pulling on the equipment which gives you immediate feedback so you can adjust to make your movement more challenging or more supportive. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first reformer class and the instructor will go over the equipment with you.
What is TRX?
TRX, or Total Resistance eXercise, is a full-body workout that uses your body weight and the TRX suspension straps to build strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. This class is held at the 12th Ave Mat Studio.
Pilates IRL
Pilates is the practice of building a mind-body connection, known as proprioception. The more you practice standing upright, engaging your core and rolling your shoulder blades back and down in class, the more muscle memory, connection and strength you build in your body. So, when you’re walking through the grocery store with good posture, barely resting your fingertips on your cart because your core is holding you upright, that is Pilates in Real Life. We call this functional movement and it is one of the many benefits of a regular Pilates practice.
Where do I start?
Start Here
We recommend all students new to Pilates or Wild Lemon start with a private session. The Fresh Lemon Special is a great option to experience all Wild Lemon has to offer. For $99, you’ll get a Private Solo Session on a Pilates Reformer to ask questions, learn the equipment and get to know the studios, one Reformer class credit to use at the Scott St Reformer Studio and one Mat class credit to use at the 12th Ave Mat Studio. This special is the perfect way to get started on your movement journey, see the differences between the modalities we offer, and start to build your Pilates Practice!
Click here
to grab yours!
Preparing for your first class
Prepare for class
- No chunky jewelry
- Wear your hair on top of your head or in a low bun
- Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in
- Clean feet or clean grippy socks are required
- Door locks at the scheduled class start time
- Leave your belongings including your phone in the lobby
- Drink plenty of water prior to class as well as after
- Let your instructor know of any thing that will affect your practice that day
prone
exercises performed laying on your stomach
proprioception
your body’s ability to sense where it’s different parts are without needing to look
supine
exercises performed laying on your back
mobility
the ability to move with ease and efficiency. Ex: getting up and down from the ground without using your hands
fascia
layer of sinewy connective tissue beneath the skin that supports muscles, function of the body and acts as an information superhighway of you body
Your movement time is YOUR time; we’re here to guide you, not police and control your movement. If something doesn’t feel good, let us know so we can offer a modification. Need a break? Take one! By tuning in to your body, you’re personalizing your practice and taking what you need.
listen to your body
core
Your core consists of layers of muscles to support your spine and wraps around your entire midsection. Many people think of “6 pack abs” when we mention the core - but really we’re activating, strengthening and utilizing the deeper core muscles that wrap around the waist and over the ribs to support your organs.
reformer pilates
a series of exercises performed on a Pilates reformer. The Pilates reformer is incredibly versatile; resistance from the springs can provide extra challenge or extra support for hundreds of exercises; in these classes, we may utilize props such as the jumpboard, sitting box, balls, bands, hand weights, etc.
mat pilates
a series of exercises performed on a thick, squishy Pilates Mat where your body provides both the resistance and the assistance for Pilates exercises and you’re affected by only gravity and your body weight; in these classes, we may utilize props such as balls, bands, hand weights, foam rollers, yoga blocks, etc.
Here’s a glossary of words and phrases we use regularly to reference while you’re learning!
Pilates Terms to Know
Pilates 101
WHOLE BODY MOVEMENT
the integration & coordination of multiple body systems working together (skeletal, muscular, fascial, cardiovacular & nervous systems)
