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 9, 2026
This class emphasizes careful, specific upper-body stretching, with a strong focus on the neck, shoulders, arms, and the nerves that travel through them. Alongside that, we […]
October 4, 2026
This class builds balance from the ground up, using bands, a block, and slow, precise work to wake up the feet, ankles, inner thighs, glutes, and […]
October 2, 2026
We soften unnecessary effort and staying within a range of sensation that remains breathable and supported. Working mostly close to the ground, we move through hip […]
September 27, 2026
We start by reframing tight hips as a response to habit rather than something our body is doing to us, and that perspective carries through a […]
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 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 11, 2026
We use the breath and supportive props as a guide for moving slowly, choosing comfort, and exploring what is actually available in the body. The class […]
August 31, 2026
We work with the breath as a guide for using our energy wisely, bringing just enough effort into each shape while leaving room for change and […]
August 28, 2026
In this class, we use gentle movement to create space and steady our focus. We work mostly with reclined hip and hamstring stretches, supported figure-fours, and […]
August 21, 2026
We explore moving within a breathable range, while we notice sensation, make choices, and work with whatever feels present. The class includes slow reclined hip and […]
August 4, 2026
We explore how the breath can guide us in and out of effort, using it as an anchor while we work with the hips, pelvis, and […]
August 2, 2026
We use the breath and our own sensations to choose variations that support the spine, hips, and knees while we move with steadiness and care. Together, […]
July 31, 2026
In this class, we use careful attention to explore the relationship between effort and release, letting the breath guide us toward steadier rhythms and more spacious […]
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 26, 2026
We use the breath as a steady cadence while exploring how a strong foundation can help us shift our weight fluidly and balance with more ease. […]
July 19, 2026
We explore how the diaphragm, pelvic floor, and abdominal wall work together when breathing, so our effort feels coordinated and efficient. From there, we move through […]
July 17, 2026
In this prop-supported, full-body experience, we use the breath to move between effort and release. Staying near the mat, gentle movements and stretches help us notice […]
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 […]