Pilates

Welcome to the largest Pilates studio in Winnipeg's North End!

Find balance in our welcoming studio, equipped with eight Reformers, four Stability Chairs and a full range of Pilates accessories to support your practice. Experience the transformative benefits of Pilates, accessible to all experience levels, no membership required. 

Whether you’re seeking to enhance strength, flexibility, or core conditioning, our studio provides a unique and holistic fitness experience guided by highly certified instructors. We offer a variety of options to fit your lifestyle, from flexible drop-in Reformer classes with your choice of class packages to multi-week sessions to private lessons. 

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Drop-in
Reformer Pilates Classes

Find balance on your schedule! Start with a single class or build a practice with a 5- or 10-class package. After purchasing your passes, you can book classes conveniently online and they will be deducted from your package. ​If you are new to Pilates, you must take one Intro class before progressing to other levels. Athletic and Power Mix classes may be taken without an Intro class.

See the Pilates calendar below for drop-in class times.

Intro

The Intro class will introduce the Reformer’s setup, cover the 5 Stott Pilates principles, and guide you through foundational exercises. It is a prerequisite to other levels except Athletic and Power Mix.

Beginner

Discover the essence of Stott Pilates and immerse yourself in the five fundamental principles through a welcoming full-body workout. Designed for beginners and those with physical restrictions. Focus on enhancing alignment, balance, and the power of your breath.

Athletic

Do lunges, planks and pushups sound familiar to you?  Try these and other familiar exercises on the gliding surface of the reformer, and you will have a full-body challenge you have never experienced!  This is quickly becoming a fan favourite!  An athletic or fitness background with no or very few physical limitations is required to keep up with this challenging workout.  Previous Pilates experience is NOT required.

Continuing Level 1

Perfect for those who have already taken a Stott Pilates beginner reformer class but are still mastering the essential movements. This level could also be a suitable starting point for someone with a solid athletic/fitness background with no previous experience.

Power Mix

Maximize your Pilates training with this power mix of work on the Reformer, Cadillac frame and Stability Chair. You’ll love this buffet of athletic strength training, flexibility work, and Cardio Tramp intervals to take your fitness to new heights! To keep up with this challenging workout, one must have few physical limitations and an athletic or fitness background. Previous Pilates experience is NOT required.

Register by phone: 204-632-3900

What if I need to cancel after booking a drop-in Pilates class?

To keep our classes running smoothly and fairly for all:

  • You must cancel a drop-in pilates class booking at least 12 hours before your class time.
  • Cancellations made within 12 hours of the class start time will result in a charge.
  • Cancel easily online or by calling 204-632-3900 ex 0.
How long do I have to use my drop-in class pass?

Single, 5-class or 10-class packages are valid up to six months from the date of purchase. Packages are non-refundable and non-transferrable. 

Multi-week Pilates Sessions

Register for a full session of Reformer, Mat or combined classes.

Lock in your fitness commitment and build your practice! Enjoy the convenience of classes at a set time each week and experience the benefits of consistent training! 

Intermediate Reformer

This level requires previous Stott Pilates Reformer experience. One must have few physical limitations and have a good understanding of all reformer work to keep up with the fast pace of this workout.  Before joining this level, you must discuss with your instructor, who can advise if your current abilities align with the intermediate repertoire’s challenges

Advanced Reformer

For individuals proficient in intermediate Pilates Reformer work.  This class incorporates the intermediate and advanced level exercise progressions on the reformer.  The advanced class will challenge your physical strength. Before joining this level, please discuss with your instructor, who can advise if your current abilities will align with the challenges of the intermediate and advanced repertoire.

Pelvic Floor and Core
Pelvic Floor reformer classes are designed to address a range of pelvic floor related issues, such as urinary incontinance, pelvic pain and dysfunction and core weakness. The Pilates reformer, with it’s spring and carriage, provides cotrolled resistance to help strengthen and stabalize the pelvic floor muscles.

The RCC: Reformer/Chair/Cadillac Circuit
Expand your Pilates skills with the Chair. This circuit-style class will include time on the Chair and the Reformer and/or Cadillac for a challenging full-body workout. Participants must have a solid understanding of the Pilates Reformer repertoire since instruction is often divided amongst multiple stations.

Baby & Me

A gentle, yet effective Pilates Reformer workout designed for caregivers and their little ones. Restore strength, improve mobility, and enjoy quality time with your baby in a welcoming environment. Suitable for babies who are pre-crawling.

Pilates Mat Mixed Level

Mat Pilates focuses on core strength and full-body flexibility. Adjusting your movements can enhance core stabilization, achieve a flatter stomach, and reduce back pain. With this practice, you can leave feeling and looking stronger.

Private & Semi-private Pilates Sessions

Work with our instructors to meet your goals.

We offer one-on-one and small group sessions are dedicated to your progress. Purchase Private Pilates packages for individuals online or give us a call to get started with training for two or mer people at 204-632-3900.

Private (Individual) Reformer Sessions

One session: $80
5-session pack: $375
10-session pack: $730

Private Reformer Sessions for 2 People

One session: $99
5-session pack: $450
10-session pack: $860

Small Group Reformer Sessions

Sessions for 3+ people are available on request. Please contact us to arrange sessions and get a quote. Call 204-632-3900 or visit our front desk staff to get started.

Fall Schedule

Takes effect September 14th.
No Classes September 7, September 30, October 12 & November 11

Sessional Classes

Drop-In Classes

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Our Pilates Instructors

Jill Grimstead

 Jill combines her passion for Pilates with 9 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. She is truly passionate about her client’s health and well-being as she focuses on core stability, proper body alignment, and mind-body awareness.

Cassidy Papaioannou

Cassidy has taught fitness classes for over 30 years and Pilates for 24 years, consistently expanding her expertise, gaining certifications in aquafit, spinning, TRX, mat & reformer Pilates, and block therapy. She has a bottomless ‘toolbox of tricks” to support all levels of practice.

Lori Orchard

Lori is a certified Pilates instructor with over 40 years of fitness experience. She is a certified personal trainer and the 2008 Manitoba Fitness Leader of the Year. Her many instructor certifications include Spin and Antigravity. Her passion is to promote movement and physical activity through encouragement, education, and empathy.

Karen Hopko

Karen is certified in Pilates plus various styles of Yoga (currently teaching the Kaiut Yoga Method) and has over 30 years of experience as a physiotherapist. She is passionate about health and wellness and using her knowledge and holistic approach to wellbeing to empower others.

Kathy Morin

After retiring as a Physiotherapist of 31 years, Cathy began taking Pilates classes for her well-being, becoming certified in mat and reformer. She has been teaching for over 20 years, offering safe, effective movement that helps you de-stress and refocus your mind. 

Cheryl Taylor-Kashton

Cheryl has been an MFC leader for over 28 years, with certifications in Pilates and yoga. She has led Anti-Gravity, hi/lo, step, spin, strength conditioning, TRX , and Barre-Yoga fusion classes. She holds a Purple Belt in Shotokan Karate and a master’s degree in Molecular Biology.

Ainsley

 

 

Build core strength and stability from the inside out!

Struggling with a weak core, chronic low back pain, postpartum recovery, recent prostate surgery, or stress/urge incontinence? More than just standard kegels, our upcoming specialized class is designed to retrain your pelvic floor the way it was designed to function, as an integral part of your entire core region.

Join us for this 8-week series on the Reformer! No prior Reformer experience is required, but spots are strictly limited to ensure personal attention.

When: Wednesdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Oct 21 - Dec 16, 2026) 
Where: Pilates Studio 
Cost: $140.00 (Enrollment is limited to 8 participants, only 5 spots left!)

Secure your spot online today!

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Ready to build core strength and full-body flexibility? 💪

We’re heading into Health Education Room 4 for a brand new 6-week Mat Pilates series starting October 5! Whether your goal is to enhance core stabilization, achieve a flatter stomach, or relieve back pain, this practice will leave you looking and feeling stronger.

- Mondays | 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
- Health Education Room 4 
- Oct 5 – Nov 9 | No class Oct 12
- $90

Spaces are limited—call 204-632-3900, check out our app or head to wellnessinstitute.ca/pilates to sign up today!

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Energy was high in the studio for our Pilates Creator Event! 

We were thrilled to host a talented group of local creators to experience the reformer firsthand, led by our amazing instructor @jillgfitness and organized by @alex_healthy_holmes.

From strength and alignment to plenty of laughs on the reformers, make sure to check our stories to see highlights from their studio session.

Ready to get on the reformer yourself? Tap the link in our bio to explore beginner sessions, group classes, and personal training options at our Pilates Studio!

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Rebuild strength, connect with other parents, and bring your little one along for the workout. ✨

Join instructor Cassidy for Baby & Me Pilates Reformer, a gentle yet effective class designed specifically for caregivers and pre-crawling babies. Focus on core restoration, functional mobility, and mindful movement—all in a relaxed, baby-friendly studio environment where feeding, soothing, and snuggles are completely welcome.

Class Details

When: Mondays | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Session 1: September 14 – October 26
Session 2: November 2 – December 7
Cost: $120 per session

Open to everyone (no membership required)

Spots are limited to ensure plenty of space and personalized guidance on the Reformers. Tap the link in our bio or call us at 204-632-3900 to reserve your spot for either Fall session!

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #pilateswinnipeg #fitnessclass #WinnipegMoms

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"Bend with a Friend" is back! 👯‍♀️✨

Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or a seasoned Wellness Institute member wanting to introduce someone special to the reformer, our popular buddy promotion is here! Grab a friend and join us for a session for just $10 each.

Spots fill up fast, so check out the upcoming schedule below and make sure to register today via the link in our bio!

🗓️ Pilates Class Schedule (Sept. 8 – Sept. 14):

• Tue, Sep 8: 12:00 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.

• Wed, Sep 9: 6:45 p.m.

• Thu, Sep 10: 12:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

• Fri, Sep 11: 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

• Sat, Sep 12: 11:45 a.m.

• Sun, Sep 13: 10:15 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

• Mon, Sep 14: 12:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

See you on the reformer! 👇

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #pilateswinnipeg #fitnessclass #class wellness

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Think Pilates is only slow stretches? Think again.

I just tackled my first class with Cassidy, and it is a serious full-body workout. If you know your way around standard lunges, planks, and pushups, taking them to the reformer and stability chair changes the entire game.

The best part? Zero previous Pilates experience is required. If you have a solid fitness baseline and want to challenge your core, balance, and control in a whole new way, this is the perfect place to start.

Our fall schedule is officially out, and registration is now open for all sessional and drop-in classes! Check out wellnessinstitute.ca/pilates for full details and to lock in your spot.

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #fitnessclass #pilateswinnipeg #WinnipegFitness AthleticPilates

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Welcome to the team, Ainsley! 🎉

Looking to get started with Pilates Reformer or advance your practice? Ainsley is now teaching Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings!

🗓️ Friday Schedule

4:30 PM – Pilates Reformer Beginner

🗓️ Sunday Schedule

9:00 AM – Pilates Reformer Continuing Level 1

10:15 AM – Pilates Reformer Beginner

11:30 AM – Pilates Reformer Intro (check schedule for dates)

Book your spot via wellnessinstitute.ca, through the member app or call us at 204-632-3900.  Drop-ins available!

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #pilateswinnipeg #fitnessclass #WinnipegFitness

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Ready to try something new? 🌟 For a limited time, get a FREE Reformer Pilates class when you sign up for a new membership! That’s a $27.50 value added to your account on day one.

If you’re new to the reformer, choose from Intro to Pilates, Athletic, or Power Mix. If you’re a seasoned pro, you can jump right into any class you like.

Get into wellness for just $61.49/month with NO long-term contracts.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to join online now and claim your free class!

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We’re adding some exciting new sessions to the #Pilates schedule! 🧘✨

Check out the lineup:

Beginner Pilates with Cheryl: Thursdays at 5:40 p.m.

Beginner Pilates with Jill: Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.

New Intro Class: Join us this Sunday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m. to get started!

Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to book your spot through the app or give our Front Desk a call at 204-632-3900 to get registered. See you there!

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #fitnessclass #pilateswinnipeg memberengagement

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Jill's Friday Beginner Class here at #thewellnessinstitute #Pilates studio. Drop-in or 5-Class class packs available, sessional packages, no membership needed!

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And the winner is... 🥁

We had a blast seeing everyone in the Pilates studio for our Bend with a Friend promotion! Thank you to everyone who joined us and discovered what Pilates at the Wellness is all about.  Remember, you don’t need to be a member to drop in and check it out!

Congratulations to Melissa Valdez on winning the 5-class-pack! We can’t wait to see you back in the studio soon.

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #pilateswinnipeg

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Bend with a Friend: New Classes Added! 🧘‍♀️✨
It’s official—you guys blew us away! Our “Bend with a Friend” promotion was so popular that our initial classes filled up almost instantly, so we’ve added five additional classes to the schedule! 

The Offer: Just $10 each for you and your bestie. 

The Experience: Come out and try Reformer Pilates together in a supportive, high-energy environment. 

Dates: Next week, April 19th – 25th. 

How to Join:
Don’t wait—these spots will go fast too! Head to our profile link now to secure your spot for Bend with a Friend. 

#theWellnessInstitute #Pilates #fitnessclass #pilateswinnipeg #memberengagement

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