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Monterey Bay Contrology is a fully equipped classical Pilates studio in Monterey, California offerin

"The body is a sacred garment: it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honour, and with joy and with fear as well. But always, though, with blessing." – Martha Graham

Exercise is often a paradox. Despite knowing it is vital to our health, we struggle to make it a priority. We join gyms, make new years resolutions, and recommit time and again only to feel disappointed when we do not follow through. While studying dance during my final year in college I discovered Pilates, an exercise system I successfully adopted as a lifestyle. Within 6 months of regular Pilates training people started asking me if I had been dancing my whole life, merely by the changes in my posture and flexibility. What is known today as “Pilates,” was called “Contrology” by its founder Joseph Pilates. In his book Return to Life, Pilates described Contrology as “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” By uniformly developing our muscles, Contrology “corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.”

In 1995, I began training with Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Romana met “Uncle Joe” in 1941 when she was a young dancer with an ankle injury and continued to work with him for the remainder of his life. When Joseph Pilates’ wife Clara died, Romana took over the studio. As a student of Romana’s and certified by her, I am considered a “second generation” Pilates instructor, a label I take seriously. My mission with Monterey Bay Contrology is to provide a fully equipped, classical studio where students practice Joseph Pilates’ original method of Contrology. I hope to recreate the community atmosphere I experienced at Drago’s Gymnasium where Romana taught her students exercise as a way of life. Monterey Bay Contrology does not promise weight loss or a new body. By performing the exercises regularly, we promise, in Joe’s words, “suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.”

Monterey Bay Contrology welcomes individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and abilities. Bring us your aches and pains as well as your goals and let us tailor your workout to allow freedom of movement through the discipline of exercise.

10/31/2026

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10/18/2026

Monterey Bay Contrology is now listed on the Pilates Grid. Thank you Sarah and Bali Body Pilates for starting this wonderful, free site to discover all things near you. Join us!

10/15/2026

I’ll be presenting this workshop at Monterey Bay Contrology in Carmel California on November 14 at 10 AM. From Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel is an excellent workshop for classical and contemporary Pilates students/teachers alike. Join us!

From small barrel to ladder barrel is a workshop that explores the different barrel apparatus and their progression from one to another. The exercises develop strength, mobility, control and understanding of the movements.

Join the workshop on November 14 or December 5 in person or online to develop your teaching skills.

https://thepilatesstandard.com/events/137-from-small-barrel-to-ladder-barrel

10/14/2026

Final day for the early bird discount! Join us on November 14th in person or on zoom. Learn to utilize the FULL Pilates system. From Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel, a 3-hr workshop taught by second generation Pilates teacher trainer and studio owner Alexandra Edwards. This workshop is for Pilates students and teachers. Join us in beautiful Carmel, California.

A great teacher never stops learning. Continuing education at Monterey Bay Contrology is rooted in the legacy of Bob Liekens, co-founder of The Pilates

10/14/2026

Come learn with The Pilates Standard’s Alexandra Edwards at her home studio Monterey Bay Contrology in Carmel, California. All continuing education workshops have been approved for and CECs.

On November 14, 2026 at 10 AM Pacific: From Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel.

Explore the progression from Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel and discover how each apparatus developed strength, mobility control, and movement understanding.

link in bio to register.

09/23/2026

Good news! You can now receive CECs for National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP) here at Monterey Bay Contrology.

Join us for three upcoming TPS workshops:

* From Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel, November 14, 2026 at 10AM PST

* Wunda Chair Progressions, January 23, 2027 at 10AM PST

* Ideal Mat Review, March 6, 2027 at 10AM PST.

All workshops are available in person and on Zoom. Register at The Pilates Standard. Once registered an invoice will be sent from Monterey Bay Contrology.

Register by October 14, 2026 for the early bird discount.

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09/23/2026

More fantastic continuing education workshops coming your way in person and on zoom!

REFORMER ON THE MAT

What happens when you take the Reformer off the machine?

Explore how the classical Reformer repertoire can be translated to the Mat while preserving its intention, challenge and movement principles.

Discover how to recreate resistance, support and feedback using your body and simple props, while gaining new insights into movement mechanics.

For instructors and practitioners looking to deepen the connection between Reformer and Mat and expand their teaching possibilities.

The workshop is held in various locations and on various dates, please find out more: https://thepilatesstandard.com/events/123-reformer-on-the-mat

09/23/2026

Good news! Join us at Monterey Bay Contrology for Pilates continuing education! You can now receive CECs in beautiful Camel, California and on Zoom. Our first workshop “From Small Barrel to Ladder Barrel” is on November 14, 2027 at 10AM PST. Designed by Bob Liekens and presented by Alexandra Edwards, studio owner & teacher trainer for . Early bird discount end on October 14!

09/20/2026

I would like to a moment to welcome Lauren Chiota to the Monterey Peninsula and Monterey Bay Contrology. We are thrilled you have decided to come and share your teaching at our studio.

Lauren began practicing Pilates to improve her posture and was amazed by how it helped her develop a deeper awareness of her alignment and movement. As a kind and empathetic instructor, she is passionate about sharing this excitement with her clients, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed, supported, and inspired.

In 2024, Lauren completed a comprehensive certification through Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates Teacher Training Program, becoming a third-generation certified instructor. She then spent two years teaching high-precision classical Pilates private and small group classes in the Bay Area, and she is now thrilled to bring her passion for the classical method to the Monterey Bay community.

Before transitioning to Pilates, Lauren built a diverse career in science and education. She worked in scientific research and spent nine years as a classroom science teacher, serving as both a department chair and professional development facilitator. She holds an M.Ed. from Boston College, alongside an M.S. in Environmental Studies, and a B.S. in Biology. From 2019 until her Real Pilates training, she worked in the EdTech industry, developing interactive digital science content.

This rich background in scientific inquiry and educational leadership allows Lauren to teach with exceptional clarity. She empowers students to take ownership of their practice through continuous learning, blending scientific precision with a dedicated focus on community building and fostering curiosity.

09/19/2026

I received my Pilates certification in March of 1996 from Romana Kryzanowska. One thing that has been consistent since that time (30 years ago now! 😬) is mentorship. The best teacher always remains a student, first and foremost. There really is no graduation here. We can always dig deeper. I learn something new almost every day. Thank you to every mentor and teacher I’ve had along the way. I’m truly grateful.

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26621 Carmel Center Place, Suite 101
Carmel, CA
93923

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://montereybaycontrology.com/#contact

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