THE 34 IN 45 (THE ORIGINAL MAT)

Taught by Julie Dexter Berg

November 10, 2026 7:15 am · 45 minutes Mat

Joe’s original mat sequence, 34 exercises done in 45 minutes. Fast-paced signature mat class that goes right to the heart of the Pilates mat work.

Join us as we draw from the original source… practicing and exploring Joe’s Contrology mat work as instructed and cued in his book Return to Life. Regular practice of the original 34 is empowering and life-changing. It transforms the way you move, feel and experience your body. Each class will practice the original 34, every time, with different themes and intentions to keep things interesting.

Class Focus	Accelerated tempo, targeted instruction and verbal cueing, rapid transitions, and sustained endurance.
Class Formats	Mat. Using the original Contrology sequence and instruction from Joseph Pilates’ book Return to Life.
Who It’s For	Athletic bodies and Pilates students with a strong physical baseline who want a rigorous bodyweight, core-focused workout.
Timing + Class Sizes	We start on time. Class runs 45 minutes. Limited to 8 students.

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