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Alignment. Breath. Control. A foundational Pilates class for strength, mobility, and movement confidence.
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Mat ABC introduces three foundational Pilates principles: Alignment, Breath, and Control.
The class uses low-impact, mat-based movement to develop postural awareness, functional stability, mobility, and coordinated strength for everyday life, recreation, and sport.
The pace is intentionally approachable, with time to learn movement patterns, practice technique, and build confidence.
Mat ABC uses three simple principles to help guide the way you move.
Develop awareness of posture, positioning, and how different parts of the body work together.
Use breathing to support movement, timing, focus, and trunk coordination.
Practice moving with intention, stability, and attention to movement quality.
Build coordinated strength through the trunk and hips to support everyday movement.
Practice noticing and adjusting alignment through different positions and movements.
Explore controlled, comfortable movement through the spine, hips, and shoulders.
Practice strategies for getting down to and up from the floor with greater confidence.
Mat ABC is designed to be approachable for a range of ages, experience levels, and movement goals.
Learn foundational principles and movement patterns at a comfortable pace.
Work on strength, mobility, postural control, and confidence with floor movement.
Build stability, mobility, and control that can complement recreation or sport.
A lower-impact, technique-focused option for rebuilding consistency after time away.
Mat ABC includes mat-based exercises and opportunities to practice getting down to and up from the floor.
The goal is not speed or perfection. Instead, participants can work on safe, practical strategies for floor mobility within the group setting.
If getting to or from the floor requires significant physical assistance, contact Elevate before registering to discuss whether the class is a good fit.
The class moves at a measured pace with time to learn and repeat movements.
Instruction emphasizes alignment, breath, control, and movement quality.
Many movements can be adjusted through position, range, or complexity.
Mat ABC is a group wellness and fitness class, not individualized physical therapy or rehabilitation.
If you have a recent injury, surgery, activity restrictions, or significant difficulty with floor transfers, follow the guidance of your healthcare professional and contact Elevate if you have questions about class fit.
Mat ABC is held at Elevate Wellness & Performance.
121 College ParkwayMammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Please arrive about five minutes early to check in and set up your space.
Wear clothing that allows comfortable floor-based movement and changes in position.
Bring your own mat if you prefer. Limited mats may be available at Elevate.
Bring a water bottle and any personal items that help you participate comfortably.
Mat ABC is eligible for Elevate class passes.
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Upcoming Mat ABC classes will appear on the Pilates schedule when registration is open.
Don't see an upcoming class?Mat ABC may be between sessions or the next schedule may not yet be posted.
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Classes with fewer than 3 participants enrolled 12 hours in advance are subject to cancellation.
ABC stands for Alignment, Breath, and Control. These three principles help guide the movements and instruction used throughout class.
No. Mat ABC is designed as a foundational Pilates class and can be a good place to begin.
Yes. Mat ABC includes floor-based movement, and safely getting down to and up from the floor is part of the class.
If you require significant assistance for floor transfers, contact Elevate before registering.
No. Mat ABC is open to a range of ages and experience levels. Its foundational pace and floor-mobility emphasis may be especially useful for older adults, but the class can also benefit younger and more active participants.
Many exercises can be adjusted through position, range of motion, or complexity. The class remains a group setting, so not every movement can be adapted for every individual need.
No. Mat ABC is a group wellness and fitness class. It does not replace individual physical therapy, rehabilitation, or medical care.
Floor mobility, core control, posture, and confidence for long-term independence.
Movement quality, core stability, mobility, and foundational control for recreation and sport.
Accessible opportunities to build movement skills, confidence, and healthy routines.
Build alignment, breath, control, and confidence through foundational Pilates movement.
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