My Pilates Studio

05/27/2026

“By all means, never fail to get all the sunshine and fresh air you can.” Joseph Pilates

Pilates Porch Season officially begins this Saturday ☀️
for Classical Matwork at 12pm as we kick off one of our favourite parts of the year at the studio.

Fresh air, lake breeze, movement, sunshine and real Pilates - summer in The Beach just hits different.

Porch classes are weather permitting and spots are limited, so be sure to book ahead in our app.

Monday
9 AM - Matwork + Small Props

Tuesday
6 PM - Functional Matwork + Mobility

Wednesday
9AM - Matwork + Small Props
7 PM - Matwork + Small Props

Thursday
9 AM - Classical Matwork
5 PM - Matwork + Small Props

Friday
9 AM - Classical Matwork
10 AM - Pilates Foundations

Saturday
9 AM - Matwork + Small Props
12 PM - Classical Matwork

Sunday
12 PM - Matwork + Small Props

☀️ BYOM (Bring your own Mat)
☀️ Wear sunscreen
☀️ Bring your water bottle
☀️ Dress in light layers - mornings can feel cool, but you’ll warm up quickly once we get moving.

See you on the porch!

05/07/2026

This memory from 10 years ago popped up on my Facebook. This was taken during my BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training with the incredible Meredith Rogers . Prior to this, I had completed my Mat and Reformer training with STOTT Pilates, but the BASI program filled in an important missing piece for me at the time.

Now, I’m continuing my studies through learning Classical Pilates, which feels like uncovering even more pieces of the puzzle. I’m especially excited to begin my Classical Mat training this summer!

One of the things I love most about Pilates is that the learning never stops.

Always evolving. Always learning.
-Melissa

05/02/2026

International Pilates Day!

At My Pilates Studio, this day means more than a celebration - it’s a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

We are a Contemporary Pilates studio, rooted in and respectful of the Classical method. That means we honour where this work comes from while applying it through the lens of modern biomechanics, education, and experience. Pilates is not just a workout to us - it’s a system. A method. A practice that was thoughtfully designed with intention, progression and purpose.

In a world where Pilates is often reduced to trends, aesthetics, or a single piece of equipment, we believe it’s important to pause and remember what makes this method so powerful.

The exercises, the order, the transitions, the apparatus - none of it is random.

There is a reason behind every movement.
There is a system behind every class.

Preserving the integrity of the method doesn’t mean staying stuck in the past. It means understanding it deeply enough to teach it with clarity, purpose and respect. It means continuing to study, to question and to evolve - without losing the essence of what Pilates truly is.

For us, that looks like:

✨Teaching beyond the reformer!

✨Honouring the full system - mat, reformer, tower, chair, barrels.

✨Investing in ongoing education and lineage.

✨ Keeping classes intentional, not performative.

✨ Creating an environment where clients learn, not just move.

Because this method, when taught well, changes how you move, how you feel, and how you understand your body.

Today, we celebrate the work.

And we recommit to teaching it the way it was meant to be taught - with integrity, depth and care.

- My Pilates Studio

03/20/2026

First day of Spring… even if it feels like winter outside ☔️🌷

March Matness is in full swing - a global celebration of the original Pilates Matwork. Before the Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrels… there was the mat.

Our new Classical Matwork classes have been strong, focused and challenging in all the right ways.

Rooted in the original repertoire - strength, control, breath and flow… with seamless transitions from one exercise to the next.

The feedback so far?🔥

Join Melissa for Classical Matwork:
Thursday + Friday 9am
Saturday 12pm

PLUS - all of our other fabulous Group Matwork classes. We have at least one Mat class everyday on the schedule!

✨ Spring Sale Extension – Sale ends Sunday
• 10-Pack Matwork + 2 Bonus Classes
• Virtual 5-Pack + 1 Bonus Class
• Monthly Matwork Memberships (8, 10, 12 classes) + Bonus classes

How to Purchase
Open the My Pilates Studio App and go to:
MORE → BUY → PACKAGES or MEMBERSHIPS

If you’ve been meaning to build your Matwork practice, this is a wonderful opportunity to do just that.

There’s nowhere to hide on the mat… and that’s exactly why it works.

03/14/2026

Continuing the Lineage

Last night our team spent the evening at Circle Pilates studying Classical Matwork with Shareen Woodford.

Shareen is a second-generation Vintage Pilates instructor who studied directly with Jay Grimes - one of the few teachers trained by Joseph Pilates himself.

That lineage matters.

In a time where Pilates is everywhere - and often reinterpreted in many different ways - it’s important for us as instructors to stay connected to the roots of the method.

Continuing education keeps us curious.
It sharpens our eye.
It deepens our understanding of the work beyond just the exercises.

The Pilates system is incredibly intelligent - every movement builds on the next, and the mat is the foundation of it all.

Learning from teachers who are directly connected to the original lineage brings us as close as possible to the source - to the work of Joe and Clara Pilates themselves.

We’re grateful to keep learning, refining and bringing that knowledge back to our community at My Pilates Studio 🫶

Because great teaching never stops evolving.

Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge with us. We are all looking forward to the next workshop!

03/01/2026

March 1st - one month closer to porch season and March Matness begins ✨

Originally created to highlight Joseph Pilates’ original mat exercises (one per day throughout March), it has grown into a global celebration of the foundation of our system.

The intention is simple:
Return to the mat.
Refine the details.
Strengthen the foundation.

Before there was a Reformer, there was the mat.

Matwork is the heart of Pilates. It builds deep, honest strength without relying on springs. It sharpens breath and control. It improves transitions and flow. It exposes imbalances - in the best possible way - and carries directly into your Reformer, Tower, Barrel and Chair work.

There’s nowhere to hide on the mat… and that’s exactly why it works.

✨ March Focus: Commit to the Foundation

We already offer a Mat class every single day at My Pilates Studio - and we’ll be adding extra pop-up Mat classes throughout the month to give you even more opportunities to practice.

Curious but not ready for a package or membership?

For March only:
Single Matwork Class – $25
(One per customer)

A simple invitation to experience real Pilates - at its foundation.

Matwork makes everything better.
Your Reformer feels lighter.
Your Tower feels more connected.
Your body becomes more responsive.

You don’t just get better at mat.
You get stronger. More coordinated. More resilient.

02/27/2026

Sick Day Reflections: Pilates Edition

Cold season is here.
So is trend fatigue.

It’s easy to get distracted by aesthetics, online debates, and the constant push for “harder” and “more.”

But Pilates has never been about chasing trends.
It’s a method. A system. A practice built over time.

Strong foundations.
Thoughtful progressions.
Precision over performance.

When taught well and practiced consistently, it works - not just for a season, but for decades.

That’s the long game.

If you’re here for the real work, you’re in the right place.

02/16/2026

Love this review - and yes… we’re keeping it that way 😉

“Class size very limited.”
Exactly.

At My Pilates Studio, our group equipment classes cap at 4 clients. Why? Because real results happen when you’re coached - not overlooked.

With a 4:1 client-to-instructor ratio, you get:

✔️ Real hands-on instruction
✔️ Personalized cueing and corrections
✔️ Modifications specific to your body
✔️ A safe, progressive experience
✔️ The chance to actually feel the work (instead of just flying through reps)

Our instructors are fully trained and certified in Pilates and continuously educated - not weekend crash-course certified. In an unregulated industry, that matters.

Small classes mean:
• You’re seen
• You’re coached
• You’re supported
• You improve

We’re not a 20-bed reformer factory.
We’re a studio built on quality, precision and community.

Side note: In the warmer months, we do offer larger Matwork classes on our beautiful Pilates Porch - up to 10 participants depending on the level (beginner level classes are always smaller) - while still maintaining thoughtful instruction and strong programming.

Limited spots. Unlimited attention.

02/09/2026

New to Pilates - or coming back after a break?

If it’s been more than a few months, jumping straight into regular classes isn’t always the best place to start. Pilates is intelligent movement: breath, alignment, and control working together. When those foundations are missing, tension and discomfort often show up.

The fastest way to feel stronger and more confident?
Go back to the basics. Build properly.

✨ Introduction to Pilates ✨
These small-group classes teach the essential principles and exercises across the Mat, Tower and Reformer. With just four participants per class, you’ll get hands-on guidance, personalized support, and clear instruction in a focused, safe environment.

Perfect for beginners, those returning after time away, or anyone feeling stuck or unsure in regular classes.

Wednesdays at 7 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM

Early registration recommended!

02/04/2026

Why Pilates is a Game-Changer for Lower Back Pain - and Why Real Pilates Training Matters

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we see in everyday life. Whether from sitting at a desk all day, shovelling snow, hauling groceries or just being human. But what if the way you move could actually help your back feel better? That’s where Pilates comes in.

Pilates - Not Just a Trend, Backed by Science...

Pilates isn’t just about graceful stretches or Instagram-worthy Reformer pics - there’s real research showing it can help with lower back pain.

Continue reading:
https://mypilatesstudio.ca/blog/why-pilates-is-a-game-changer-for-lower-back-pain-and-why-real-pilates-training-matters

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we see in everyday life. Whether from sitting at a desk all day, shovelling snow, hauling groceries or just being human. But what if the way you move could actually help your back feel better? That’s where Pilates comes in. Pilates - No