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.
October 14, 2026
This Pilates class builds heat with standing squats, side lunges, split squats on a block, and balance work before moving to planks, glute series, pushups from […]
October 10, 2026
Chris guides us through a careful practice that starts with joint-lubricating floor work and gradually builds toward chair-supported standing strength. We explore hip and knee mobility, […]
October 9, 2026
We build step by step toward forearm balance, using dolphin, forearm plank, side plank, and wall-supported options so the pose can be explored safely at different […]
October 5, 2026
This active-aging class blends careful standing strength work with light hand weights, using the chair for support as we move through squats, lunges, twisting, and balance […]
October 3, 2026
This active aging class focuses on building hip and glute strength without losing ease, using breath and alignment as a guide when the work gets challenging. […]
October 2, 2026
This power-hour practice asks us to make intelligent choices and keep the work honest, with frequent reminders that there are no must-dos. We move through a […]
September 28, 2026
Using resistance bands and a chair, we move through slow, controlled work that alternates between leg lifts, hip openers, rows, presses, and supported standing patterns. Karen […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 29, 2026
We explore how to meet the body that is here today, using the breath, props, and resistance work to guide effort without forcing shape. The practice […]
August 24, 2026
We use the breath as an anchor throughout this Pilates class, moving from active work into a quieter finish with a clear sense of effort and […]
August 22, 2026
In this resistance-based mobility class, we use the breath as our main teacher, noticing when effort is supported and when we need to back off. From […]
August 17, 2026
In this class, we use light weights and mindful yoga postures – to help us apply effort, choose our edges, and release excess tension. We move […]