Mind & Motion

Mind & Motion Pilates, Reformer Classes, Health and Wellness, Back Care Welcome to Mind & Motion! All workouts are taught by Meghan Pickrell, M.S.

We've recently launched our virtual pilates platform, which offers a customized curation of workouts and mobility sessions designed for your unique body. who has a master's in kinesiology and 20 years of experience as a Movement Specialist. Head over to our website to take a free assessment and sign up for a 7-day free trial! If you're in LA, check out our brick and mortar studio :)

09/02/2026

This year, we introduced a new goal into our monthly programming: the Move of the Month. Each month, we choose a classical Pilates exercise, and together as a community, we incorporate that exercise or series into every class at Mind & Motion.

By the end of the month, clients know the alignment, sequencing, breath pattern, and spring settings for the MOTM. The MOTM reinforces our mission of teaching Pilates rather than simply participating in a workout class.

In August, our MOTM was the Knee Stretch Series. Knee stretches are performed in three parts: round back, flat back, and knees off. The series requires and develops ankle and knee flexibility, stretches the quads, and builds upper-body stability and spinal mobility. It’s a full-body exercise, which is what I LOVE about Pilates.

Here are a few clips of us working through this series together.

08/31/2026

When I opened Mind & Motion in 2011 I was given $20k as a loan from my mom. This had to cover my buildout, equipment, signage, rent and security with a little extra for the first few months. There was no possible way to purchase new equipment. I purchased everything used. All of our Balanced Body reformers are work horses and have been fantastic.

Now, just shy of our 15 year anniversary, we were ready for an upgrade. Everything is just a little more sparkly ✨

08/28/2026

This month we’ve all been working on Knee Stretch series which can be a tough one. We start with a round back, move into a flat back and then finish with knees in a hover. Knees off is the hardest. As a prep I will sometimes do a version of this exercise on the floor. Because the angle is different it’s easier to feel the weight in the lower body which is really the idea in knee stretch.

Sit your bum back on your feet and stretch your toes and ankles. Then rock your body weight forwards and backwards. You will feel your quads a whole bunch. Next up, to the reformer.

08/27/2026

This fall I’ll be leading the strength class at Mind & Motion. Personally, I’ve been using the kettlebells with Julian “JT” Turner for about 4 years and it’s made a huge difference in my body. Sometimes I will feel achey in my glutes and back (like I need a massage) and I do an hour with the kettlebells and this all resolves. My body responds well to holding a heavy weight and moving in all directions. Yours will too.

The class is structured like so:
10 minute warm-up / mobility work (we’ve been doing this in pilates as well)
2-3 circuits including:
• Squat
• Clean
• Sn**ch
• Lunge / split squat
• Russian deadlift
• Overhead Press
• Swing
• Row
Finisher / Cooldown

We are already at capacity for this class but I’m hoping to add more strength classes! This is such a good complement to pilates. Pilates targets the small muscles while the kettlebells are more global. Don’t just do pilates. You will check more boxes if you are combining a few different modalities.

08/24/2026

You may be hearing a lot about progressive overload in fitness. Typically trainers are referring to an increase in weight to continually challenge the body and increase strength.

In pilates we typically don’t increase weight much. You’ve probably been doing 2 reds and 1 green for footwork your entire career 😂

Overload can also be accomplished through complexity, increased endurance and less rest time. This is how we progress in pilates.

Sometimes your teacher will ask you to bounce a wall off the wall while you are jumping on the jumpboard and you might think, how is this possible? 🧐

But then you do it. And it’s FUN. This keeps you totally engaged. You’re brain having to keep up with your body.

There is a reason we are called, MIND & motion.

08/21/2026

If it’s good enough for Harry…

08/19/2026

A good midweek check in!

08/14/2026

I think we’ll call it Exercise: Can It Really Solve All Your Problems?

Sleep doesn’t just happen at bedtime.Hormones help regulate when we feel awake, sleepy, energized, and calm. During life...
08/12/2026

Sleep doesn’t just happen at bedtime.
Hormones help regulate when we feel awake, sleepy, energized, and calm. During life stages like pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, it’s completely normal for sleep to change.
While Pilates won’t “balance your hormones,” research suggests that regular physical activity can improve sleep quality, reduce perceived stress, and support overall well-being. Pilates adds another layer by combining strength, mobility, and intentional breathing, all of which can help you slow down and reconnect with your body.
The goal isn’t to find one magic solution.
It’s to build small, sustainable habits that help you feel your best—through every season of life.

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5650 W 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
90036

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Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
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