Barrel

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Move your spine. Find your flow.

Also known as the Spine Corrector, the Pilates Barrel is a beautifully simple piece of equipment that can help you explore spinal mobility, strength, balance and alignment.

Our Barrel classes are accessible and varied, with exercises that can feel both supportive and challenging. Expect to move your spine in ways that everyday life doesn’t always allow, while building strength and awareness throughout your body.

With just six students in each class, you’ll have plenty of individual attention while still enjoying the energy of a group.

What to Expect

Move your spine
The curved shape of the Barrel supports your body as you explore flexion, extension, rotation and side bending, helping you discover more freedom and movement through your spine.

Strength and mobility
Barrel work isn’t just about stretching. You’ll build strength and control alongside your mobility, working your whole body through a varied Pilates repertoire.

Support where you need it
The Barrel can provide useful support for your body, making it a great way to explore movement and develop confidence.

Accessible and adaptable
Whether you’re newer to Pilates or have an established practice, exercises can be adapted to meet you where you are. Your teacher will offer options throughout class so you can find the right level of challenge.

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Why Mo.Co.?

At Mo.Co., we believe good movement isn’t about forcing your body into a particular shape. It’s about developing the strength, mobility and awareness to move well in your own body.

Our teachers bring a deep understanding of movement, anatomy and the Pilates method to every class. They’ll help you understand what you’re doing and why, while encouraging you to explore rather than simply perform.

The Barrel is a wonderful tool for this approach: supportive enough to help you explore, but challenging enough to help you develop.

Find your level.

Open
Our open-level Barrel classes welcome a mix of experience. Your teacher will offer options throughout the class so you can work at the level that’s right for you.

Experienced
For students who have completed at least 30 classes at Mo.Co. Expect more complex movement, greater physical challenge and a faster pace.

Good to Know

  • 50 minutes
  • Maximum 6 students
  • 1 credit
  • Grippy socks or bare feet
  • Suitable for a range of experience levels
  • Experienced classes require 30 completed Mo.Co. classes

Our team

Gabriella Mersi

pilates

Katerina Chaida

pilates

Zhanna Makarevich

Pilates, functional pt

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

Is Barrel Pilates suitable for beginners?

Yes. Barrel is one of our more accessible equipment-based Pilates classes. If you’re completely new to Pilates, we still recommend starting with Foundations so you can get comfortable with the fundamentals first.

Is Barrel the same as Spine Corrector?

Yes. The Pilates Barrel is also commonly called a Spine Corrector. The name refers to the curved piece of equipment used to support and challenge the body.

Is Barrel mainly about stretching the spine?

Not at all. While spinal mobility is an important part of the class, you’ll also work on strength, balance, coordination and whole-body control.

Can I join if I have an injury?

Please let your teacher know about any injuries or limitations before class. They’ll help you understand what modifications may be appropriate. If you need more individual guidance, a Solo session may be a better place to start.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You can work barefoot or in grippy socks.