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Week 1 – Getting to Know the Reformer
Learn the parts of the machine, safety essentials, and foundational movements. Focus on the pilates principles, while moving through the essential exercises -
Week 2 – Core Stability & Control
Dive deeper into engaging your core, understanding muscle activation, and moving with precision through essential sequences. -
Week 3 – Strength & Mobility
Build on your foundation with exercises that enhance strength, flexibility, and coordination while reinforcing proper technique. -
Week 4 – Putting It All Together
Flow through a sequence that combines everything you’ve learned, leaving you confident and ready to progress to the next level of Reformer classes.
“Awakening the elements within” Cosmic Sound Journey
Friday November 28 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Yogashala Wellness, Waterdown
With Lisa - White Star Raven and Maya Dancing Wolf
Join us for a sacred evening of sound, movement, and ceremony as we
journey through the Four Directions and the Elements — honoring
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.
Maya Dancing Wolf, will open the four directions and share the
seven grandfather teachings, while White Star Raven will lead a
healing cosmic sound journey, with a variety of sound instruments,
shamanic drumming, crystal singing bowls, gong, chimes, tunning
forks, rattles etc. to help raise your frequency.
Gentle breathwork will be offered and mindful movement to
restore harmony within and reconnect to self.
Come sit in circle, breathe with the Earth, and remember the song
of your spirit. This class is a medicinal & healing experience
for your mind, body & spirit and the door will open for you to
create more community connections.
Cost: $70
Bring: a yoga mat or blanket, drum or rattle and journal.
We truly look forward to holding space for you
CORE CAMP with Alana Leger
A one-of-a-kind fusion of personal training and reformer Pilates, with a SPICY focus on core strength.
Get ready for:
High-energy, small-group vibes
FOCUSED core work you will feel
Midweek motivation to power your day
6-Week Series
Wednesday January 7th - February 11th
12pm - 12:45pm
Location: Pilates By Yogashala - 5 Mill Street S
Led by Alana Leger — your guide to movement, strength, and growth.
All you need: your mat, your energy, and the willingness to be moved in ways that transform you.
This 6 week series is designed to help new mothers safely return to movement while bonding with their babies. This series focuses on rebuilding core strength, pelvic floor stability, and overall mobility through gentle yet effective reformer-based Pilates exercises. Babies (pre-crawlers) are welcome on the reformer carriage, in your arms, or nearby, creating a nurturing environment for both mom and baby.
Led in a small-group setting, this series provides progressive instruction over six weeks, with modifications to meet each mother’s needs. It’s a chance to strengthen your body, connect with your baby, and share the journey with other moms in a supportive community.
Reformer Teacher Training with Judi Savage
A comprehensive and immersive training designed to build mastery, confidence, and craft in the art of teaching Reformer Pilates.
In-Class Training — 60 Hours
Led by Master Instructor Judi Savage, these sessions combine foundational principles, hands-on technique, teaching methodology, class design, cueing skills, safety, modifications, and progressive sequencing. Trainees learn through:
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Detailed breakdown of classical + contemporary Reformer repertoire
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Adjustments and tactile cueing practice
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Anatomy and functional movement applications
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Teaching drills, partner work, and supervised practice rounds
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Opportunities for Q&A, mentorship, and direct feedback
Class Observation — 15 Hours
Students must observe a minimum of 15 hours of Reformer classes. These may be completed:
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At any Pilates studio
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Including Mill Street Studio / Pilates by Yogashala
Trainees are encouraged to take detailed notes on pace, cueing, flow, modifications, and class structure.
Self-Practice — 15 Hours
Self-practice is essential for embodying the work. Hours may be completed by:
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Booking studio access during available off-hours
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Participating in group classes.These hours help build personal mastery, confidence, and familiarity with the full repertoire.
Practical Exam
Students must complete a full 50-minute Reformer class as their practical final.
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Exam is scheduled individually after the training concludes
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Must demonstrate safe sequencing, cue clarity, transitions, flow, and class pacing
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Successful completion of the practical exam unlocks permission to begin practice-teaching hours
Practice Teaching — 10 Hours
To refine teaching skills, trainees must complete 10 hours of teaching friends or family.
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May ONLY begin after passing the practical exam
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Done in the studio during pre-approved off-hours
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Pre-booking is required. These sessions support real-world teaching experience while reinforcing cueing, confidence, and communication skills.
Program Completion Timeline
All requirements—including practical exam, self-practice, observations, and teaching hours—must be completed within 2 months of passing the practical exam.
Missed Training Sessions
Included Allowance
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Each student may miss one (1) pre-approved session at no extra cost.
Additional Missed Hours
If more than one session is missed:
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Make-up hours are required
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Must be completed during the next Reformer Teacher Training
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Cost: $49 per hour + HST
Make-up hours ensure students receive the full depth of instruction and maintain the integrity and safety standards of the program.
Pre-Requisite - Pilates Matwork Course (from Yogashala or equivalent)