Leni's Pilates

11/02/2026

Christmas Calm: A Holiday Yoga, Craft and Sound Bath Gathering
Step away from the holiday rush and spend a cozy afternoon creating, resting, and celebrating at Leni’s Pilates.

Beth Steffens, Leni’s primary yoga instructor, and studio owner Ellen Nowlin invite you to Christmas Calm, a special two-hour holiday gathering featuring creative projects, restorative yoga, an immersive sound bath, and festive treats.

We will begin by creating mandala wind chimes, combining color and creativity into a keepsake you can enjoy throughout the year. Beth will then guide the group through a gentle restorative yoga practice followed by a soothing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other calming instruments. We will finish the afternoon by decorating wooden yogi ornaments and enjoying holiday treats together.

Event Schedule
12:30 pm – Mandala Wind Chime Creation
1:00 pm – Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath
2:00 pm – Wooden Yogi Ornament Decoration and Holiday Treats

No yoga experience is necessary, and you do not need to bring any equipment. Leni’s Pilates will provide yoga mats and all props needed for the restorative practice. Sticky socks are not required, so feel free to wear comfortable clothing and your favorite cozy slipper socks.

Saturday, December 12, 2026
12:30 to 2:30 PM CT

Cost: $30 per participant
Space is limited to 15 participants

Join us for an afternoon of Christmas calm, mindful creativity, deep rest, and joyful connection.

11/02/2026

Mat Pilates lovers, we have some exciting news! 🤍

We’re adding more opportunities to get on the mat at Leni’s! Starting the week of Monday, November 16, our new instructor, Amber, will be adding two additional mat Pilates classes to our schedule, joining Katrina’s popular Monday 5 PM class.

🌅 NEW CLASS: Wednesdays at 5 AM
Calling all early birds! We’ve heard from so many of you that an extra-early class would make it easier to fit movement into your day before everything else gets started. We heard you!

📣 COMING SOON: Saturday mornings
We’ve also heard that a weekend mat option would be a welcome addition. Now we want your help deciding when to offer it!
⏰ Which Saturday morning works better for you? 7 AM OR 8 AM?
We love hearing what works best for our community, and your feedback helps us build a schedule that makes it easier for you to prioritize your movement and well-being.

👇 CAST YOUR VOTE! Comment below with 7 AM or 8 AM, or send us a DM! We can’t wait to add more ways to move with you.

11/01/2026

A little movement, a little stillness, and a whole lot of sisterhood.

What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday! We loved being part of today’s Northwest Indiana Women’s Community fall Pilates mini retreat, sharing a little piece of Leni’s with such an incredible group of women.

From Amber Rivera Sokol’s all-levels mat flow to Beth Steffens Yoga’s calming sound bath, the event was all about slowing down, reconnecting, and making space for ourselves. It was especially wonderful to meet so many new faces, see so many familiar ones from our Leni’s community, and connect with women who share a love for movement and well-being.

A beautiful reset for the weekend and the perfect way to welcome November.

Thank you for having us and to everyone who joined us on the mat. We’re so glad we got to be part of it and hope to see you all in the studio soon.

Move your body. Calm your mind.

11/01/2026

Grab a mat with Beth at 8a Sunday!

Looking forward to Sunday's Sisterhood Social Co. event at the St John Community Center with Lotus Sound Healing and Leni's Pilates.

The event is sold out but my 8am Restorative class at Leni's still has space Sunday morning.

09/30/2026

One year of Leni’s.

One year of movement, milestones, new friendships, celebrations, challenges, laughter, and so many moments in between.

As I look back at these photos, what stands out most isn’t the studio, the equipment, or even the classes. It’s the people. Every person who has walked through Leni’s doors has helped shape this community into something far more meaningful than I could have imagined when I first opened them.

To everyone who has taken a class, booked a private lesson, brought a friend, joined us for an event, celebrated a milestone, supported a small business, or simply made Leni’s part of your routine…thank you. Truly.

I am so grateful that you’ve trusted us with your movement, your time, and a little piece of your self-care. It is an incredible privilege to watch this community continue to grow, one person at a time.

And now, as we look toward year two and beyond, I’d love your help in continuing to grow this community we’ve built together.

If you love Leni’s, share it with someone you love. Tell your friend about us. Send your coworker our way. Bring your husband to class. There is always room for another person to find a place where they feel strong, welcomed, cared for, and at home.

Thank you for making Leni’s what it is.
Here’s to the next chapter.

With so much gratitude,
Ellen Nowlin
Proud owner & instructor

09/22/2026

WE’RE HIRING | MAT & REFORMER PILATES INSTRUCTORS

Leni’s is growing, and we’re looking for Pilates instructors to join our team.

We’re looking for instructors who:
• Have taken training through an accredited Pilates organization
• Create a welcoming, inclusive experience for every client
• Know how to meet clients where they are, offering thoughtful modifications and progressions
• Have excellent client interaction and communication skills
• Are reliable, professional team members who take pride in creating a warm, friendly studio environment
• Connect with the heart of the Leni’s brand: movement, self-discovery, community and care

Instructor perks include:
• Competitive pay
• Ability to create your desired schedule
• Free membership to group classes

Opportunities are available to teach group mat and reformer classes, private lessons, or both.

If you’re an instructor who would love to be part of a boutique, woman-owned small business with an incredible community of clients, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Reach out to Ellen to learn more.

And if you know a Pilates instructor who would be a great fit for Leni’s, please share this with them. We’d love to meet them!

09/17/2026

There’s something so special about hearing Leni’s through the eyes of the people who have made it their own.

Mary Beth was looking for Pilates close to home, stumbled upon Leni’s, and decided to start with a private lesson so she could learn the foundations and feel confident with the equipment.

Nearly a year later, she’s still here, taking private lessons twice a week and continuing to challenge herself and grow. Along the way, she’s also stepped into our group classes and become part of the Leni’s community.

Mary Beth, thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting us with your movement journey. We’re so grateful to be part of it.

Private lessons are a wonderful place to begin if you’re new to Pilates, want more individualized instruction, or simply prefer a practice tailored to your body and goals. And there’s no one “right” way to be part of Leni’s. Come for a private lesson, join a class, or do both. Wherever you start, there’s a place for you here.

Move your body, calm your mind.

09/16/2026

Leni’s Pilates has become what it is because of the incredible people who walk through our doors each day.

If Leni’s has become your go-to place to move your body, clear your mind, challenge yourself, or simply take a little time for yourself, we’d be so grateful if you shared your experience with a Google review.

Your words not only mean so much to our instructors, but they also help others discover our community and feel more confident taking that first step through our doors.

Thank you for choosing Leni’s as part of your self-care routine. And thank you, in advance, for helping us share Leni’s with others and welcome even more wonderful people into this community.

We’re so grateful you’re here!

09/16/2026

Happy 1st LENIVERSARY, everybody! Thank you to everyone who has dedicated their time and energy into their self-care in the studio. You’ve helped create a space even better than I dreamed of for so many years. Check out our socials and website for info on September promotions, pop-ups and special events and giveaways to help us celebrate 🎉. Here’s to year two and beyond!

09/14/2026

It’s officially Leniversary week! And we can’t think of a better way to celebrate one year of Leni’s than by celebrating the people who have made this community what it is.

Here’s how you can join the fun this week:

1. BOOK A CLASS. ENTER TO WIN.
Every class, private lesson or semi-private lesson booked September 14–20 gets you an entry into our raffles. And every booking = another chance to win.

We’ll be giving away free Leni’s classes, Leni’s merch and some very special services and goodies donated by a few of our favorite local businesses and vendors.

We’ll announce all of our winners on September 21! Stay tuned for more info on prizes this week.

2. SAVE 20% ON PACKS.
All class and private/semi-private lesson packs are 20% off through September 30. Purchase now and use them later if you already have an active pack.

Use code LENIVERSARY at checkout.

3. SHARE THE LOVE.
We’ve also amped up our referral program for the month. Refer a new client to Leni’s and when they take their first class, you both receive $20 in Leni’s studio credit.

So book a class. Bring a friend. Try a pop-up. Stock up on a pack. Enter a raffle. Help us in celebrating a year of self-care, movement and community.

We can’t wait to celebrate one year of Leni’s with all of you. Thank you for making this studio so much more than a place to work out. 🤍

Here’s to one year and everything still to come!