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A strong core give you balance which in some cases can be death defying!

Get more from your core
Core strength has far-reaching benefits. For instance, significant weakness in core musculature may contribute to a forward head posture and an increase the upper back’s curvature, which can trigger neck and shoulder pain. Sore knee or hip? Core weakness can be the main contributor. Your core also is one of your biggest protectors from a back injury. Core strength is also crucial for fall prevention. “Our bodies constantly have to adapt not only to different surfaces, but different weighted loads,” says Eric L’Italien, a physical therapist with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Center. “Adequate core stability and strength can prepare you to better react to these changes and keep you from losing your balance and stumbling.”

The benefits of regular Pilates  are unmistakable. If you are unsure of where to begin contact us at. We are an integrative team of people to work with. With our amazing instructors and physiotherapist, your chances of success are stronger and they can help monitor your progress and modify your plan accordingly as your heart grows stronger, your body becomes more efficient and your stability comes back online. Pilates and fascia approaches are primarily stabilization work.  You must be stable in order to be mobile. If you need your doctor to prescribe exercise, please inform them about Pilates first before other exercise. Pilates stabilizes chronically sore, unstable people so you can move freely and without compensations and adaptations that will only accumulate faster and worse if you do not stabilize yourself first. Stability is not just balancing on a BOSU ball. You must stabilize your pelvis through your nervous system without straining your  soft, collagenous tissues or hurt your joints.

AUGUST PROGRAMS

Registration for Fall programmes open now

10 weeks
$190 inc tax
All levels
Starts week of Sept 13, 2021
Corydon and Roblin studios
Transcona location (starts Sept 9)
ZOOM
Beginner Reformer
MELT Neurostrength
MELTed Pilates
MELTed Yoga
ELDOA

MELT props extra. Connect with us for details.

call 204.487.2287
text 204.999.9984

Mandatory Mask Usage stays in effect

In consultation with the instructors, physios, some clients, and a variety of health professionals, we have decided to keep mask usage mandatory at our studios. We will wait and see about the impact of mask removal in the public setting. We will wait to know more about the impact of the virulent COVID variants, and the opening of the Canadian border as well. We will follow the advice of predictive health model analysis. Pilates is a treatment under the umbrella of physiotherapy, which is under medical services, and thus, masks must be worn at all times. It is a requirement in the public areas of The Yoga Barre for those clients who access the Roblin studio. It is a requirement under the City of Winnipeg rules for those clients who are returning to our Transcona location (re-opens Thurs Sept 9). For these reasons and for reasonable monitoring, we are requesting all persons wear their mask at all times. Thank you very much.

intenSati Uplifting Exercise

July intenSati is about loving life as it is so that we can live a life we love, in a body we love and to love the life we’re consciously creating.The life we’re living and experiencing is based off of our self-concept and our self-concept is entirely within our control. What we say after the words “I AM”, becomes our self-concept and it’s our self-concept that becomes our identity and it’s our identity that drives our behavior. And when we say “I AM” we’re talking about the power, the presence of that one higher source within us.

Be incredibly mindful of the words you are placing after “I AM” . Be more mindful of your self-talk.

During class you’ll find an energizing cardio series that will allow you to upgrade your self-concept. You’ll also find a soulful Lower Body sequence designed to further help you connect to the I AM presence within you as well as a closing meditation that will help seal all of this month’s work in.

This month, what will you place after the words, “I AM”?


Watch your thoughts. They become words. Watch your words. They become actions. Watch your actions. They become habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Watch your character. It becomes your destiny



WED 7:45 am
WED 6 pm
FRI 9:30 am

MELT Method for Mind & Movement Stress

Skip the creams and med spa treatment sessions—we can help you reduce the appearance of cellulite right at home. And bonus—you’ll enjoy more radiant, healthy skin too. Check out our 21 Day Cellulite Challenge!

MELT is not a myofascial lengthening or foam rolling technique. It is a neuro-fascial stabilization technique, bringing your nervous system regulators back on line for true stability, communication and feel good movement. Find out more about fascial fitness,  4th dimension of fitness, beyond bone and muscle and why you need to add it to your day!

PILATES IS POWER

Last week we had tips 3 & 4. This week, we offer Tips 5 & 6.

5. Feeling Stronger


After as little as one month you muscle mass will begin to change as the fibres grow in response to the new workload. You’ll be able to manage your old workouts with ease, and day-to-day chores will start to become less taxing. You’ll be carrying the groceries or picking up your kids and grandchildren with ease. And speaking of chores, exercise itself won’t feel like one anymore as you will actually start looking forward to the challenge

6.Feeling confident

So you’ve been doing this exercise thing for some time now.  It’s simply part of what you do when you happily start your day. And that’s the key: happily. The mental benefits of ongoing exercise are long-standing. You’ll have improved self-esteem and increased confidence and your body will be better equipped to deal with life’s daily stresses. Your activity will be just another healthy habit, something you barely even think about anymore.

The benefits of regular Pilates  are unmistakable. If you are unsure of where to begin contact us at  204.487.2287 or text 204.999.9984. We are an integrative team of people to work with.  

intenSati Uplifting Exercise

Welcome to your July intenSati series.

This month’s series is about loving life as it is so that we can live a life we love, in a body we love and to love the life we’re consciously creating.
The life we’re living and experiencing is based off of our self-concept and our self-concept is entirely within our control. What we say after the words “I AM”, becomes our self-concept and it’s our self-concept that becomes our identity and it’s our identity that drives our behavior. And when we say “I AM” we’re talking about the power, the presence of that one higher source within us.

Be incredibly mindful of the words you are placing after “I AM” . Be more mindful of your self-talk.
During class you’ll find an energizing cardio series that will allow you to upgrade your self-concept. You’ll also find a soulful Lower Body sequence designed to further help you connect to the I AM presence within you as well as a closing meditation that will help seal all of this month’s work in.

This month, what will you place after the words, “I AM”?


Watch your thoughts. They become words. Watch your words. They become actions. Watch your actions. They become habits. Watch your habits. They become character. Watch your character. It becomes your destiny.



WED 7:45 am
WED 6 pm
FRI 9:30 am

These classes are FREE to any WRHA/Shared Health essential worker, doctor or nurse

Pilates is power

Last week we had tips 1 & 2.
Today we offer #3 & 4. Next week we will have 5 & 6.

3. Feeling more energetic
The first week of exercise has dramatic effects on the body as it becomes more efficient. It becomes better at producing energy and your workouts begin to feel easier. You’re going to start to find that your day to day tasks, climbing stairs or walking around the block, aren’t as tiring.

4. FEELING LIGHTER

You’re not just feeling lighter, you are lighter! After one month of participating in an exercise program your metabolism speeds up, meaning that it burns calories at a faster rate. Even during rest your body is going to be a calorie burning machine. If your goal is to lose weight and you’re eating well, this is when you’ll notice the pounds dropping. Gravity won’t be such a nag anymore while you’re more easily sauntering through your day’s activities.

Zoom at the cottage

Whether you are zooming from the cottage or coming into the studio, we are getting so close to being back to normal. One positive result from our crazy year has been developing a good option for remote workouts with Zoom. Now you can tone up all summer while you are enjoying our Manitoba lake life. Please text or email to make sure we got your class choices right (always double check my work). It has been amazing to see you all again!

In-Person classes resuming the week of June 28, 2021

And….we’re back! In-person classes resume as of Mon June 28. ZOOM classes stay as is. All classes are online or text 204.999.9984 or email info@pilatesmanitba.com to reserve a Reformer. Masks are required for both clients and instructors. It will be amazing to see you all again! We can’t quite give hugs just yet but soon!