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Welcome to Breath & Balance Pilates

Hello! I am so glad to see you here! Visiting this website shows that you are ready to begin your Pilates journey, and I am excited to be a part of it. No matter the question that brought you here, Pilates is the answer! I’ve tried to answer most of the common questions that I am asked here on this website, but if you have any other questions please send me a message. I’m happy to help.

A Little Bit About Me

Hi! My name is Sasha and I am looking forward to getting to know you. But first, here’s a little bit of info on me.

I had a long history of doing Pilates on again and off again following a car accident in my teens. I first started with some exercises from Physiotherapy, and then kept sporadically doing Pilates videos over the following decade. It really wasn’t until my first lesson in a studio though that I fell in love with Pilates. I knew after my first lesson with Veronica McClurg that I had found my passion. When I booked my first lesson, all I was looking for was a little me time and to tone up. But instead, I found a new career. Getting rid of my constant neck and back pain was an added bonus!

I had the great privilege of training with Matilda Christensen at Pilates from the Centre. This program is well-known in the Pilates community for being one of the most intensive and challenging programs out there, which is exactly what I was looking for. A year and a half long, it is also one of the longest courses offered for Pilates Training.

And now I am honored to be able to use my training to help you reach the goals you have – whether it be strength, flexibility, rehabilitation, or so much more. Let’s get started!

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The studio is open Monday through Friday. To book a session please click on the Calendly icon. Then return here to make your payment, thus completing your reservation.
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Pricing & Payments

Price Increases Occur Annually On October 1st.

Private Sessions
$66.00 per session

$313.50 five sessions

$594.00 ten sessions

Duo Sessions
$36.00 per person / per session

$171.00 five sessions / per person

$324.00 ten sessions / per person

Trio Sessions
$26.00 per person / per session

$123.50 five sessions / per person

$234.00 ten sessions / per person

Payments

Payment must be made at the time of booking. Your reservation is not completed until payment has been made. Payment can be made by e-transfer (preferred) or by credit or debit card or Apple and Google Pay using the Stripe feature on the website. If paying by e-transfer and a security question is required, please make the answer ‘pilates’.

‘Punch Pass’ payments qualify for discounts when multiple classes/sessions are purchased at the same time. 5 session ‘Punch Pass’ 5% discount, and 10 session ‘Punch Pass’ 10% discount.

If you do not want to forfeit one of your classes you must provide a minimum of 24 hours notice. Otherwise your pass will be charged for one session/class.

Gift certificates are available. Please contact me to purchase a gift certificate.

Studio Policies

This is a home-based studio. Please respect the private home space by staying within the studio area. Please remove your shoes when you enter. You will be working out in non-slip socks. Bare feet or regular socks pose a safety hazard. If you do not have any of your own, there are some available for purchase at the studio or they are easily found on Amazon.
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Parking:
As this is a residential neighborhood, please be respectful of the neighbors when parking. If you are here for a Private or Duo Session, please park in the driveway on the right side. The driveway can easily accommodate two vehicles. Please do not park on the left side as it belongs to the basement tenant. If you are here for a Trio Session one vehicle (only) will need to park on the street in front of the house.
Cancellations:
If you have reserved a spot in a session but are unable to attend, please provide at least 24-hours’ notice (more if possible). This allows me to offer that space to someone on the waitlist. It also allows you to not forfeit your session charge. Classes are non-refundable but they can be rescheduled as long as the required 24 hours’ notice has been given. Please do not give verbal notice; text or email only.

Canceling a reservation in a Duo Session: When you book a Duo Session you are making a commitment, not just to yourself and me, but also your Duo partner. If one of the parties must cancel, the other party has 3 options. 1) Cancel yourself (without penalty). 2) Convert the session to a Private at a reduced rate of $50. 3) Find another person to take the second spot in the session. The original party that is canceling will be held to the usual 24-hour cancellation policy (see above).

Canceling a reservation in a Trio Session: As is true in a Duo, you have made a commitment to your Trio partners. If only one of the parties must cancel, the session will continue as scheduled. If two partners cancel the remaining partner has the same three options as above.

Children:
I am a mother myself, and I understand the challenges of trying to take care of your health and fitness with young ones. I am happy to welcome your well-behaved children to the studio, provided they do not disturb your fellow classmates. There is a couch available near the studio space where they are welcome to sit and quietly read or colour (no markers please) or use a tablet with headphones. If they do cause a disturbance during the class perhaps Private sessions would be a better fit. If you plan to bring your child to your session, please let me know ahead of time so I can ensure the space is ready for them.
Payments:
Payment must be made at the time of booking. Your reservation is not completed until payment has been made. Payment can be made by e-transfer (preferred) or by credit or debit card or Apple and Google Pay using the Stripe feature on the website. If paying by e-transfer and a security question is required, please make the answer ‘pilates’.

‘Punch Pass’ payments qualify for discounts when multiple classes/sessions are purchased at the same time. 5 session ‘Punch Pass’ 5% discount, and 10 session ‘Punch Pass’ 10% discount.

If you do not want to forfeit one of your classes you must provide a minimum of 24 hours notice. Otherwise your pass will be charged for one session/class.

New Clients:
If you are a new client joining the studio, one Private session will be required prior to joining a Trio or Duo. This allows you to sample my teaching style to ensure it is a good fit for you. It also enables me to assess which Duo or Trio you would best fit into. The exception to this is if all members of the Duo or Trio are beginning at the same time.
Equipment Usage:
Pilates equipment is very costly. Therefore, please take extra care to not damage the equipment when using it. Do not wear clothing that has zippers, buttons, or anything else that could scratch or make holes in the vinyl. If your clothing choices do cause damage to the equipment, you could be charged for repairs.

At the conclusion of every class please wipe down your equipment and any props that you used. A cleaning solution and cloths will be available for you to use.

In 10 sessions, you will feel the difference. In 20, you will see the difference. And in 30, you’ll be on your way to having a whole new body.

- Joseph Pilates

Frequently Asked Questions

What Exactly Is Pilates?
Pilates is a workout system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named. Joe originally called his method “Contrology” to represent the idea of being in complete control of your body as you move it through the exercises. It is a series of precise movements, being performed in a controlled manner. Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. If practiced with consistency, Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. The system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginner to advanced or to any level in between.
What’s the difference between Pilates and Yoga?
The biggest difference between the two is the emphasis on the spiritual component in Yoga. Pilates classes do not have a meditative or spiritual component. However, there is a “mind-body” component in that Pilates movements require you to focus and concentrate on how you are moving your body. The emphasis on breathing and slower pace of some Pilates classes can also be stress relieving.
What’s the difference between Classical and Contemporary Pilates?
The simple answer: Classical Pilates attempts to stay as close to the teachings of Joseph Pilates as possible, and Contemporary Pilates has taken his teachings and modified or made variations of them. Both styles of training have good points; what really matters is the training that was involved in the certification process. The early training programs developed by Joe and his personal apprentices were rigorous and demanding and teachers were expected to not only gain an in-depth understanding of the method but to also be able to teach and demonstrate a wide variety of exercises on multiple pieces of equipment. The “good” training programs, in my opinion, stay true to these rigorous standards. As Pilates grew in popularity new certification programs have popped up; some only requiring a weekend course to be certified.
What Should I Wear To Class?
This is an exercise class, so please wear clothing that allows you to move freely. More fitted clothing will allow me to see how your body is moving without having to see through layers of loose fabric and is therefore preferred. Be aware that some movements may allow loose pants or shirts to slide up, so please wear bike shorts or sports bras underneath these if you choose to wear them. You will not be wearing shoes for the session; bare feet or socks that have nonslip grips are acceptable.
What Can I Expect At My First Lesson?
The first lesson I will take your history and ask you questions about your overall health and wellness as well as any injuries or physical limitations you may have. We will spend some time going over the fundamental movement skills that are needed throughout all Pilates exercises. We will then move into learning some of the basic exercises. On your second lesson, we will not need to take a history or learn the fundamentals, so we will jump right into the exercises. If you’re ready to get started send me an email or fill out the form at the end of the page.
Why Can’t I Just Start On Apparatus Classes Right Away?
There are three reasons I want you to do at least a bit of matwork first. 1) The apparatus has a lot of
moving parts, which makes it more challenging to learn the exercises. You’re trying to focus on the
exercise, and on the equipment. 2) The apparatus is meant to complement the way your body moves. In
order to benefit from that, you need to learn how to move your body properly first. On the mat, it’s just
you and your body – no distractions. 3) As I said, the apparatus is a lot of fun. This means,
sometimes if clients start there, they never want to do mat. Mat is (in my opinion) the hardest form of
Pilates, so if you don’t ever do matwork you will be missing out!
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