Pilates With the Foam Roller
Use a foam roller to release muscular and fascial tension, and stretch and strengthen your body the Pilates way.
“Boo” Pfeiffer
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(66)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Assessments and guided self-assessments available by request.Class Experience
We will practice many different foam roller techniques to release and stretch the entire body. Rolling on the foam roller releases muscular and fascial tension. Once the body is primed, we will use the roller as a prop and apparatus for many Pilates exercises. This allows us to focus on balance and stability training and a deeper level of mind/body work than we can achieve on the Pilates mat alone. Learners will gain body awareness, control, strength, stability, balance and flexibility. Students should drink a lot of water after the class, Foam rolling can be uncomfortable at first. Students should let me know how they are feeling and will be guided as to how to modify movements to meet their particular needs.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Foam Roller is my favorite class to teach and I want everyone to have a safe and effective experience. To that end, going forward, I am requiring all students to have their cameras on themselves at all times throughout the class. I will put any student without a camera in the waiting room. If there is an actual technical difficulty and a parent/guardian informs me of the issue, I can make an exception for that day, This is for everyone’s safety and fairness. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know.
Foam rolling is generally safe and is often used in therapeutic settings. For your learner’s comfort and safety, please be sure s/he has sufficient space in all directions (an open leg span ideally). Sneakers are optional but recommended and please have water available during class and students should drink plenty after class as well. Please have light weights (1 lb) or soup cans on hand - or filled water bottles - looking for about a pound of resistance for some arm work.
Supply List
Students will need a 36” by 6” high density foam roller, such as this one: (As long as it is high density and 36” x 6” it doesn't matter which one - there are a ton of them out there, find one that meets your budget and color preference. Most of my clients use this one because it is an easy order and decent value. Feel free to contact me with any questions. AmazonBasics High-Density Exercise, Massage, Muscle Recovery, Round Foam Roller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM2MRGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_RvtXEbC8J3FSG.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
4.9
66reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree from George Washington University
Master's Degree from George Washington University
I have been practicing and teaching Pilates and other mind/body and recovery classes for over 17 years and have used the foam roller with individuals and groups in many settings and circumstances with great results. I am also a mindfulness coach. Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-8 learners per class
