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 29, 2026
In the warming pilates fusion class we return to our inner strength strength through movement, control, and making choices. We work through a standing warm-up, lunges, […]
July 28, 2026
We with ahimsa, non-harming, to guide us to work from a place of support rather than force. Starting on the floor and gradually building to standing […]
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
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 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 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 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 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 starts with a calm invitation to settle in, notice your breathing, and choose the level of support that feels right for your body. From […]
June 17, 2026
Lisa-Rani guides this Wednesday mat Pilates class with an emphasis on breath, inner fire, and listening to your body as you move. Expect a full-body blend […]
June 16, 2026
In this class, Chris teaches how the breath can support the pose, especially when the body is asking for more stability. Expect lots of thoughtful work […]
June 14, 2026
This class starts with a gentle shift from “head space” into breath and body, then moves through thoughtful variations in child’s pose, tabletop, low lunges, twists, […]
June 10, 2026
Lisa-Rani kicks off this mat Pilates class with a standing warm-up that gets you out of the chair-hunched day and right into breath, posture, and core […]
June 9, 2026
This class starts with a slow, spacious warm-up on the floor before moving into gentle circles, lunges and hamstring stretches. Chris invites you to bring an […]
June 7, 2026
This class moves gently but deeply through the hips, lower limbs, and spine, with a steady focus on breath-led mobility and support. Expect lots of thoughtful […]