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 […]
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 5, 2026
A mindful, strengthening mat Pilates practice that builds heat and then returns to rest. Together, we work with weights, standing lunges and squats, planks, kneeling rows, […]
July 25, 2026
In this class, we explore how the breath can guide us toward a practice that is individual, adjustable, and safely expressive rather than one-size-fits-all. We move […]
July 4, 2026
This class leans into careful, joint-by-joint mobility, starting with a slow warm-up that wakes up the feet, knees, hips, spine, and shoulders before moving into chair-supported […]
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 18, 2026
This class puts a clear spotlight on the hips, starting with gentle breath work and a lot of slow, thoughtful mobility on your back before moving […]
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 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 […]
May 28, 2026
This class starts with a slow, breath-led reset on the floor, then builds into hip openers, twisting stretches, balance work, and a steady series of standing […]
May 20, 2026
This energizing mat Pilates class starts with a grounded, breath-led warm-up and quickly builds into a strong full-body flow. You’ll move through standing squats, side lunges, […]
May 6, 2026
Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, and enhance your balance in this low-impact, full-body workout rooted in a century-old practice. This class focuses on building muscular strength […]
May 2, 2026
Karen opens with a calming breath practice before moving into a steady, strength-focused class using weights, a chair, and a block for plenty of support. Expect […]
April 29, 2026
Join Lisa-Rani for an invigorating Mat Pilates class that emphasizes core strength, postural support, and mindful movement. This beginner-friendly class features dynamic exercises that engage not […]
April 15, 2026
Join Lisa-Rani in this Mat Pilates class aimed at enhancing postural support and vitality through mindful movements. Emphasizing core strength and stability, this beginner-friendly class features […]
April 14, 2026
Chris opens this class with a lot of freedom tp choose the shape that feels best, settle with props if you need them, and let your […]
April 12, 2026
Join Lisa-Rani for a calming Candlelight Yoga class designed to promote groundedness and self-awareness. This beginner-friendly session combines gentle movements with soothing aromatherapy, inviting you to […]
April 12, 2026
Join Chris for a gentle, therapeutic class focused on enhancing balance, stability, and postural support. Through targeted movements and mindful breathing, you’ll explore the connection between […]
April 7, 2026
Join Chris Dunphy for a gentle and therapeutic yoga session centered on enhancing the mobility of your hips and back. This class emphasizes mindful breathing and […]
March 24, 2026
Chris opens this gentle class by sharing that the focus will be a mix of hips, back, and core strength, with some fresh work for the […]