Journal
Here you'll find writing on mindfulness, neuroscience, mental health, physical wellbeing, and yoga.
These topics often overlap: attention, behaviour and embodiment are all part of the same ecosystem of experience, and the aim here is to explore those connections in a thoughtful and practical way. Some posts draw from research, others from lived experience and teaching. The intention is to share ideas that are useful, considered, and occasionally a bit different from what is typically said.
July 26, 2026
We use the breath as a steady cadence while exploring how a strong foundation can help us shift our weight fluidly and balance with more ease. […]
July 23, 2026
We work through hip mobility and strength, standing balance shapes, hip-flexor and hamstring stretches, goddess pose, figure-four bridge work, and a gentle closing twist and breath […]
July 21, 2026
We use the breath as a reference while practicing intelligent choices and variations that suit our bodies in the moment. From gentle supine hip mobilization to […]
July 19, 2026
We explore how the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abdominal wall work together when breathing, so our effort feels coordinated and efficient. From there, we move through […]
July 19, 2026
In this class we use mindful movement to notice what we’re holding in our bodies, and to create more space for release and length. We work […]
July 16, 2026
With the the breath as our guide, we explore safe spinal movement and balance. We practice fine-tuning movements: when to stay with a shape, adjust it, […]
July 15, 2026
In this class we build strength and endurance, while skillfully adjusting the intensity our bodies and working at. We move through standing balance and resistance work […]
July 14, 2026
We use the breath as an anchor throughout the class, letting it guide when to continue, soften, modify, or stop, and returning to what is available […]
July 9, 2026
We begin by using the breath as a steady anchor and by choosing movement that fits the needs of our body today. From there, we work […]
July 8, 2026
Lisa-Rani leads a dynamic Pilates class that blends strength, stability, and mobility with an emphasis on moving with control and listening to your body. She keeps […]
July 7, 2026
This class is steady and thoughtful, with a strong emphasis on breathing as the anchor while you work through hips, back, and the side body. Chris […]
July 5, 2026
This class takes a ground-up approach to hips, back, and balance, starting with slow, breath-led floor work and resistance band work to wake up the glutes, […]
July 5, 2026
This class focuses the relationship between your pelvis and spine, through movement and interconnection. You’ll move from gentle floor work into standing shapes, with reminders to […]
June 30, 2026
A steady, body-aware flow that uses breath, stable foundations, and plenty of options to explore the hips, spine, and back without pushing into pain. This class […]
June 28, 2026
This class takes a thoughtful, steady look at core strength as support rather than strain, with Chris emphasizing the “goldilocks” idea of using just enough effort. […]
June 25, 2026
This class moves with a calm, supportive pace, with an emphasis on keeping the spine happy while the hips and balance work quietly in the background. […]
June 24, 2026
This class leads to a full body experience: expect breath-led standing exercises, side lunges, single-leg balance, plank variations, hip stabilizers, and a core-strengthening floor series. The […]
June 23, 2026
This class moves gently and deliberately through hip-openers, core work, and back-friendly mobility, with plenty of options to keep knees and low back comfortable. Chris spends […]
June 22, 2026
Lisa-Rani subbing in for Heather, this class brings a spicier-than-usual Mat Pilates flow with plenty of encouragement to listen to your body. You’ll work with weights […]
June 21, 2026
This class moves steadily from joint-freeing floor work into hip openers, core work, standing balance, and a few thoughtful twists, all with lots of options along […]