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Yoga & Pilates Classes

At The Ray, we offer several levels of yoga, including Group Fitness daily instruction (free with your membership) and advanced specialty classes (descriptions below). Register for yoga specialty programs and Pilates classes at the Membership Services desk, online or through The Ray at DePaul app! For details on how to get a username and password and download the app, go to the Registration page.

Have questions about the classes? Visit our policies to learn more about membership restrictions, class cancellations, and refund requests.

Pilates Reformer and Chair
Intensify your Pilates routine by incorporating apparatus equipment! The Reformer, a spring-loaded resistance machine, is one of the low-impact and effective ways to tone muscle, strengthen joints and realign the body. Experience in Mat Pilates classes recommended (try them on the group fitness schedule!) for Beginning and All Level classes.
 

What is Pilates Reformer and Chair? Check it out right here! 

Pilates Reformer Policies

Set up / Take down


All participants are expected to:

  • Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of class for set-up and sanitize your equipment. This is to help make sure the class will start promptly at its’ designated time.
  • At the end of class, sanitize, disas​semble and put all equipment away

Attendance​

  • Notify your instructor and Stephanie Punda  in advance of dates you will be absent from class. All absences will be accommodated, if possible.
  • Make-up classes require prior instructor approval and must be done within the session the participant has registered for. 
  • After your instructor is notified, fill out the make-up form to be contacted with the date to attend another class. 

Dress                ​

  • Dress for movement
  • Preferred – Tight fitting
  • Please wear spandex under baggy gym shorts
  • Pilates is traditionally practiced in bare feet or socks

Programming/Class Content

  • Be open with your instructor about any previous or current medical/injury history so appropriate modifications and variations can be offered.​ 
  • If interested in a more customized Pilates experience, invest in private or duet sessions. 


Class Descriptions

Beginning Reformer​

Our certified instructors will teach you the basics of using the Pilates Reformer and chair. The equipment will help stretch and strengthen your body, with extra emphasis on your core. This class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to refine their basic Pilates skills. (Prerequisite for Intermediate Reformer)

Intermediate Reformer​​

This class will focus on Pilates essentials while appropriately progressing to variations to intensify and compliment your exercise regimen to increase your body's strength, flexibility, stamina and awareness of powerful postural muscular techniques with the Pilates Reformer, Mat and other equipment.  It is recommended participants recently complete at least one quarter of Beginner Reformer and have extensive mat class experience before taking this course.

Advanced

De-stress your mind and refine your muscles! Bring your Pilates practice to the next level by challenging your muscular strength, stability, stretch and endurance to improve posture, maintain balance, and help prevent injury. Utilizing the Pilates Reformer, Chair, and Mat, this class is will be taught at an intermediate level and flow progressively into advanced exercises. Participants should have recently completed at least one quarter of Pilates equipment classes at the intermediate level prior to taking this course. ​Advanced classes allow participants to maximize their core strength and stability. You'll challenge yourself with advanced moves and develop a deeper understanding. Participants should have at least two quarter of Pilates equipment classes to register.​​​

All Levels

All Levels reformer is appropriate for students who have an understanding of basic Pilates principles. The instructor will lead you through a series of different moves that will challenge your body and intensify your practice. The instructor will modify exercises for each participant.

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Fall Series

Fall Series I: Tuesday, September 11 - Sunday, October 14

Fall Series II: Tuesday, October 16 - Sunday, November 18


Tuesday​

  • Beginning Reformer with Wendy at 5:30 – 6:30 pm
  • Advanced Reformer with Wendy at 6:30 – 7:50 pm

Wednesday

  • All Level Reformer with Joy at 7-8 am
  • Intermediate Reformer with Zara at 6:20 – 7:20 pm

Thursday 

  • All Level Reformer with Joy at  11 am – Noon
  • Intermediate Reformer with Claire at 6 – 7 pm
  • Beginning Reformer with Claire 7-8 pm 

Sunday

  • Intermediate ​Reformer  with Claire at 10 – 11 am ​
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Pricing/Registration

Registration

You have the option to pick the series that works best for your shcedule. 

Click here to register online. 

5 Week Series 

  • 55 minute classes: Member $70, non-member $100
  • 75 minute classes: Member $ 80, non-member $120

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Yoga

These classes and workshops are ideal for anyone new to yoga or those wanting to expand their practice in a small group setting.


 

Class Descriptions

Mindful Vinyasa with Kali

This meditative form of yoga can be adapted to any level. Based on ashtanga yoga, the breath is synchronized with movement and postures to help build strength, open hips, shoulders and hamstrings, and realign and detoxify the body. In this progressive practice, each class builds off what we did the previous week. Expert adjustments insure correct alignment. Instructor Kali Om has been teaching yoga since 1998 and is certified at the highest (ERYT-500) level.


90 minute - Mindful Vinyasa 

Session 1:  September 10 - October 8
Session 2: October 15 - November 12

    Member: $80, nonmember $120


Explore Inversions with Juliana

These inversion workshops with help you develop how to get your head below your heart and advance your yoga practice. Each class will focus on a specific set of poses. No experience necessary, all levels.


Registation Required: Members: $5, nonmember $10


Workshop Dates and Poses

Sept. 12: Crow Pose and Side Crow

Sep. 19: Fallen Angle and leg variations

Sept. 26: Headstand

Oct. 3: Headstand add ons

Oct. 10: Scorpion in Headstand and Hurdlers Pose

Oct. 17: Handstand

Oct. 24: Handstand add ons

Oct. 31: Forearm Stand and Handstand

Nov. 7: Chin stand



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Pricing

Registration

You have the option to pick the series that works best for your shcedule. Register for 10 weeks and save $10 or register 5 weeks at a time. 

Click here to register online. 

5 week

  •  Mindful Vinyasa (90 minutes): Member $72.50, non-member $112

Faculty/Staff Yoga in St. Vincent's Circle
  • Free!  No ​registation required. 

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Private Pilates

Private Pilates is ideal for those looking for more one-on-one attention for their Pilates training, or even as an alternative to personal training. Instructors may utilize popular equipment such as Pilates reformers and Peak MVE chairs during sessions, which use pulleys and springs rather than body weight to create long, lean muscles.

Why Private Pilates

  • Create a lean, toned body
  • Increase strength, flexibility, and balance
  • Challenge deep abdominal muscles to support the core
  • Promote recovery from a strain or injury
  • Enhance mobility, agility, and stamina
  • Compliment sports training and develop functional fitness

About Our Instructors

All of our instructors hold a minimum 200-hour certification, and each instructor has a deep understanding of body movement, alignment, and anatomy. Instructors have backgrounds ranging from dance to fitness and have various areas of specialty, including post-rehab or sport-specific training. They are also available to simply help improve general fitness or to get in shape for an event!

What We Offer

Sign up for individual training, or increase the fun and savings by training with friends with duet or trio sessions.

Private Pilates Fees - Students/Members

Prices per person Individual Duet Trio
Student Member Non-member Student Member Non-member Student Member Non-member
1 Session $60 $65 $80 $40 $45 $60 $30 $35 $50
5 Sessions $285 $315 $395 $195 $215 $290 $150 $165 $240
10 Sessions $540 $600 $750 $360 $400 $550 $280 $310 $450
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Visit our Instructional Programs Policies to learn more about membership restrictions, class cancellations and refund requests.

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