Lift: A Classical Pilates Experience

I had really good intentions when March Matness started. I wanted to create this beautiful feed of non-instructors doing the original mat work. Fast forward to day 7 and it all went to shit. The baby started school 2 days per week, got his first cold, we then passed it around the house... I didn’t see any clients for a week. The following week trying to catch up on pictures, captions, etc. and drove myself insane! I stopped and thought what is the point of this?!?! (Actua...lly, I screamed it in my head ) I love the concept of March Matness and exposing people to the original, straight up, mat work. But good lord, it is time consuming! After the last year, I’m thriving in some areas but also just surviving in others. Sooooo.... very long story short I scrapped the whole MM thing. I decided to Kondo the entire situation- it didn’t bring me joy so I was done with it. So that’s that. March 2022 will be mental health March. If it doesn’t make you happy and it’s not necessary for your life just don’t freaking do it. Actually, I think I’m just going to make that the theme for my life Sending you all lots of love See more

Hey everyone! After many requests, I have decided to jump into the virtual group class world! I will be hosting a weekly Pilates mat class every Wednesday at 12 pm EST!!! I know it might be short notice for tomorrow, but the link will be in my bio for anytime you want to join in. I would LOVE to have you there!!! Xoxo... https://www.airsubs.com/pros/madison-montgomery

Days 5-7 all in one! Roxane killed it yesterday, as always! #rollingback #onelegstretch #doublelegstretch I hope everyone has a great weekend! See you again Monday

The #rollover. One of my absolute favs! ...and can we take a moment to appreciate Krista’s super toned arms?!?

The Roll Up. Such a challenging exercise when you do it properly! Demonstrated by the lovely Roxane, in her insane home studio. She has worked SO incredibly hard on this one #marchmatness #rollup

I’ve had the what is classical Pilates? and how is it different? conversation several times over the past few weeks. I am SO passionate about the subject that I tend to just go on a rant Here is a beautifully worded explanation by @russopilates , transcribed by @thepilatessnob from one of her Mat & Chat’s (check it out!). Pilates is a system. A beautiful system that was created for us by Joseph Pilates. Not something for instructors to mess with by creating exercises. Bottom line: If you are not taking classical Pilates, then you’re NOT doing Pilates. If you are not taking Pilates from a classical instructor, you are NOT doing Pilates. -a quote stolen from @thepilatessnob ‘s insta stories

I hope everyone’s year is filled with love, joy and Pilates! Let’s make this the best year yet!! Happy New Year, loves!

Happy birthday, Joseph Pilates! I can’t imagine my life without Contrology. Endless gratitude for this man and his life’s work ... and to my beautiful clients who think I’m too hard on them: remember, I could be standing on you!

Only 50 days left in this decade! Call or message today for the end of the year new client special!!!

Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween! Enjoy the candy, then come to Pilates!