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.
September 23, 2026
Marking the first day of fall, Lisa-Rani invites us to reset our intentions and then build through a steady, strength-focused mat Pilates practice. We move from […]
September 22, 2026
This class works deliberately with the hips, pelvis, and legs to build both strength and mobility, using repeated glute, hamstring, and inner-thigh work alongside rotational drills […]
September 21, 2026
This class builds strength through deliberate, closely guided movement, using weights, a chair, and a block to explore how balance, core control, and shoulder stability work […]
September 20, 2026
This class explores balance as something we build through small, mindful adjustments, not by staying perfectly still. We work steadily through hips, glutes, inner thighs, and […]
September 17, 2026
This class builds core strength from every angle, then carries that steadiness into progressive standing balance work, lunges, and wide squats. Chris keeps the emphasis on […]
September 16, 2026
This is a full-body Mat Pilates class that moves from standing strength work into plank variations, kneeling core work, and a strong abdominal finish. Lisa-Rani layers […]
September 15, 2026
This class centers on healthy spine work, using gentle compression and release, core engagement, and clear spinal flexion and extension to support the back and pelvis. […]
September 14, 2026
This class pairs slow, deliberate movement with a steady concentration practice, repeatedly inviting us to work without hurry or a fixed goal. Using loop bands, a […]
September 13, 2026
This class weaves balance work with hip opening and steady core support, using blocks, standing transitions, and clear alignment cues to help us explore stability without […]
September 13, 2026
Karen leads a quiet, carefully paced practice that uses slow movement to explore the hips, hamstrings, and low back in detail. We move from reclined mobility […]
September 8, 2026
This class centers on the hips while keeping the spine and low back in view, with detailed work on internal rotation, figure-four variations, hip-flexor lunges, and […]
September 7, 2026
We practice moving with care and intention, using the breath and a steady pace to stay within a workable range while threading effort and release together. […]
September 6, 2026
We practice meeting the body as it is, using the breath and steady modifications to explore strength, mobility, and balance without forcing any one shape. Through […]
September 6, 2026
We use slow, supportive breath and careful pacing to create space in the hips and back, letting the body soften without strain. Along the way, we […]
September 5, 2026
We use slow breathing and careful attention to work with resistance in a way that lets us make good choices, even when the coordination gets more […]
September 2, 2026
We use the breath to settle in, build heat, and return to presence as we move through a strong, energizing Pilates practice. The class emphasizes standing […]
September 1, 2026
In this class, we use the breath as a precise guide while exploring how to support our unique spine with steady, informed choices. We move through […]
August 31, 2026
In this class, we explore how to use our energy wisely, applying effort where it’s needed while staying supported by the breath, the ground, and the […]
August 30, 2026
In this foundational balance class, we move with a deliberate, breath-led pace that invites us to notice where support can replace gripping and where effort can […]
August 30, 2026
We use the breath and the body’s own feedback to find the right amount of space in each shape, rather than comparing our practice to anyone […]