rhythm of the wave
Movement follows a rhythm—gathering, rising, expanding, and returning. A rhythm of strength and softness, challenge and ease, movement and rest.
At Wave, our classes are inspired by this natural cycle and by the changing water that surrounds us.
There is a place for every kind of movement within the wave.
Gather
The beginning of the wave — focused, grounded, and steady.
Gather moves at an approachable pace with a focus on alignment, awareness, and the foundations of Pilates. Build strength and confidence through thoughtful movement, with time to understand the details and make them your own. A great place to begin, return to, or stay awhile.
Our Classes
At Wave, Gather, Rise, Expand, and Return are offered across both mat and reformer.
Each has its own pace and focus, giving you different ways to move throughout the week.
Rise
The building energy of the wave — steady, intentional, and strong.
Rise builds strength, coordination, and control through thoughtful, progressive movement, often incorporating added weight for more challenge. Expect a steady pace and time to find the details that make each movement feel strong and supported.
Expand
The crest of the wave — dynamic, creative, and full of energy.
Expand picks up the pace with creative sequencing, greater range, and more dynamic transitions. Expect challenge, flow, and a little more play. For reformer classes, you’ll feel most at home here once you’re comfortable moving on the reformer.
Return
The receding wave — slower, softer, and restorative.
Return brings a slower pace with stretching, mobility, breath, and restorative movement. Timed in the week when our bodies often need it most, it’s a chance to move with less intensity, make a little more space, and leave feeling restored.