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 8, 2026
Using breath as a guide for how much effort is sustainable, we explore when to deepen a shape and when to ease back. The movement work […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 12, 2026
We explore how to stay with the sensation of a deep stretch without crossing into pain, using the breath and props as support while we soften […]
August 12, 2026
We practice building strength and endurance while using the breath as a guide to steady the mind and settle the nervous system. From standing squats and […]
July 17, 2026
Using the breath as a guide, we choose when to work harder, when to soften. We build toward Warrior III through lunge variations, three-legged dog, plank […]
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 […]
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 6, 2026
This class starts with a reminder that your practice is yours alone, with guidance to come back to the breath, and make choices that fit your […]
June 2, 2026
This class leans into joint-friendly mobility for the hips and back, starting with gentle work on the knees, pelvis, and low spine before building into standing […]
May 27, 2026
This class opens with a calm check-in focused on hips, then moves through supported butterfly, side-bending over the bolster, and gentle kneeling twists with plenty of […]
May 17, 2026
This class is focused on the things that support our postural balance, with Karen explaining that we can work on both sides of the coin: building […]
May 13, 2026
This class opens with slow centering and breathwork, then moves into a mix of hip openers with plenty of prop options along the way. Heather keeps […]
April 22, 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 […]
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 8, 2026
Join Lisa-Rani Bose for an invigorating Mat Pilates class that focuses on strengthening the core and enhancing postural support. This session blends beginner-friendly modifications with challenging […]
February 10, 2026
Chris opens this gentle, beginner-friendly class by getting everyone comfortable on the floor and paying close attention to how gravity changes the way the body stacks […]