Pilates classes in Montreal

We offer Pilates classes for all levels throughout Montreal.
Different types of Pilates are available in our studios: Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Tabletop Pilates, MOTR Pilates, Circuit Pilates, Cardio+ Pilates...

The Pilates method

The method focuses on strengthening the deep muscles of the torso, enhancing spinal mobility and developing body awareness.

The exercises combine strength, flexibility and mobility to help you feel freer in your body. We work with the rhythm of our breath to execute more fluid, controlled, and conscientious movement.

Pilates is excellent for people with back problems or as a preventive measure, as the majority of exercises are devoted to strengthening the abdominals and the back.

This discipline improves posture, reduces tension, relaxes the nervous system and makes you feel more balanced.

Several forms of Pilates

We offer several forms of Pilates to cater to everyone’s needs and preferences. Here are the different options available to you: Pilates Reformer, Mat Pilates, Pilates on the Table, and Pilates MOTR. We invite you to watch the video below to distinguish between the various Pilates forms and choose the one that suits you best.

The benefits of Pilates

The benefits of Pilates

Strengthens postural muscles

We work all the major muscle chains of the body, from proximal to distal (from the center of the abdominals to the extremities of the body).Postural muscles become stronger and more solid to support us in everyday life.

Improves mobility

The classes focuses on spinal mobility through core control (also known as the "power house").As Joseph Pilates said, ''Do Pilates to have a spine as strong as a Greek spine and as flexible as a cat's''.

Develops body awareness

All exercises, guided by our breath, are executed slowly, with control and fluidity. The instructor provides students with invaluable details about the human body to help them better discover themselves. At the end of a class, we often feel lighter, taller and more energized!

Which Pilates classes to choose ?

Mat Pilates

The instructor indicates the breathing rhythm for each movement. Accessories may be added like balls, elastics, weights, magic circles, etc.

Tabletop Pilates

Pilates on the Penchenat Table is executed on a horizontal or inclined surface. You work through a series of movements to challenge all of the muscle chains.

Prenatal Reformer Pilates

The classes focus on pelvic floor work, abdominal strengthening, posture work, and relieving discomfort.

Postnatal Pilates

This class combines muscle-strengthening movements for the mother with engaging activities for the babies.


MOTR Pilates

MOTR classes are Pilates-based classes with a MOTR apparatus. The cylinder is designed with elastic resistance bands making MOTR a versatile instrument and practice.

Pilates Cardio +

30 minutes of standing cardio and muscle strengthening exercises. Then, we continue with 20-30 minutes of Pilates exercises on the floor, at a slower pace.


Swiss Ball Pilates

Big Ball Pilates is a fitness activity that combines the principles of Pilates with the use of a large exercise ball.

1st in Pilates in Montreal!

With seven locations, Studio Équilibre is the largest professional Pilates studio in and around Montreal. Founded in 2010, our mission is to offer balanced workouts that promote optimal health and enhance quality of life. To achieve this, we provide a variety of classes, including Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, MOTR Pilates, Table Pilates, as well as Yoga, Barre Fitness, and Essentrics. Our goal is to guide you toward mindful well-being and harmony of body and mind.

Our team

We are proud to introduce the members of the Equilibre Studio team. All our qualified instructors are here to advise you and help you improve in your favourite classes.

Where to practice Pilates classes in Montreal?

Equilibre Studio has 7 locations in Montreal and its surrounding areas. Below are all the places where you can practice Pilates classes.

Studio Saint-Lambert

426 Av. Victoria, Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 2H9

Studio Mount-Royal

1565 Mont-Royal Ave East,
H2J 1Z3 Montreal

Studio Jean-Talon

7119 Saint-Denis street,
H2S 2S5 Montreal

Studio Vert-Prana

4365 Saint-Denis Street,
H2J 2L2 Montreal

Studio Sherbrooke

8 Sherbrooke East Street,
H2X 1C2 Montreal

Studio Hochelaga

3590 Ontario Street East,
H1W 1R7 Montreal

Studio Saint-Lambert

426 Avenue Victoria,
J4P2H9 Saint-Lambert

Studio Mont-Royal

1565 Mont-Royal Avenue East,
H2J 1Z3 Montreal

Studio Jean-Talon

7119 Saint-Denis street,
H2S 2S5 Montreal

Studio Vert-Prana

4365 Saint-Denis Street,
H2J 2L2 Montreal

Studio Sherbrooke

8 Sherbrooke East Street,
H2X 1C2 Montreal

Studio Hochelaga

3590 Ontario Street East,
H1W 1R7 Montreal

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Using the tabs, you can sort the classes displayed below according to your preferences: studio location, level, instructor, etc.

Any questions ?

We offer a variety of Pilates types: Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, MOTR Pilates, Circuit Pilates, etc.

If you’re a beginner or have never practiced Pilates before, we recommend starting with a Mat Pilates class. This will allow you to acquire the basics of Pilates (movements, vocabulary, etc.).

Are you interested in practicing yoga, pilates, barre fitness, or Essentrics during your pregnancy?

We offer specific prenatal classes exclusively for pregnant women. You can attend these classes from the early weeks of pregnancy until your delivery. Approval from your doctor is strongly recommended and required if you are less than 12 weeks pregnant. For more information on prenatal classes, click here.

If the prenatal class schedule doesn’t fit your availability and you would like to participate in a general class, it’s possible. However, please be aware that not all of our instructors are trained to meet the needs of pregnant women. The instructor may refuse you access to the class.

If you wish to take a barre fitness, mat pilates, or Essentrics class, we recommend booking a private session. We will connect you with a prenatal-trained instructor. This way, you’ll receive personalized attention tailored to your needs as a pregnant woman.

If the schedule of these prenatal classes doesn’t suit you or the studio offering them is too far from your home, you can attend any mat pilates class of your choice. However, you must inform the instructor that you are pregnant. This will allow her to offer you more suitable exercise variations and keep a closer eye on you. It is also necessary to seek your doctor’s advice.

Step 1: Sign up on Bsport by clicking here. It is necessary to create an account on Bsport to purchase a package and come practice in the studio.

Step 2: Purchase your package. Several packages are available. Based on your needs and goals, choose the one that suits you best.

Step 3: Reserve your spot. After paying for your classes, you need to reserve your spot in the class(es) you want to attend. Be careful! Make sure you don’t choose the wrong room.

We do not offer free classes but provide discounted classes for new clients.

  • Trial class for all disciplines except Reformer: $12 + tax
  • Trial class for Pilates Reformer: $16 + tax
  • Discovery package: 3 classes for all disciplines except Reformer: $31 + tax.

You can choose only one of these offers, so choose wisely!

For more information, visit the Rates page, click here.

Our classes are primarily conducted in French. However, the vast majority of our instructors are bilingual. If you are an English speaker, please inform the instructor, and they will adjust their class accordingly.

A few select classes are offered exclusively in English, which is indicated in the schedules and in the course title on Bsport.

Mat Pilates

La méthode pilates traditionnel

Mat Pilates, also known as traditional Pilates mat work, is a physical exercise method practiced standing or lying on a mat. Pilates is a form of physical conditioning developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. The method focuses on strengthening the deep muscles of the trunk, improving spinal mobility, and developing body awareness.

In addition to its physical benefits, mat Pilates improves posture, flexibility, and balance. The exercises are designed to target the deep muscles, particularly those of the abdomen, back, and pelvis, to promote optimal body alignment. This practice is accessible to everyone, regardless of fitness level, and can be adapted to meet individual needs, whether for rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, or overall well-being.

Tabletop Pilates

This method uses a Pilates Penchenat table in a horizontal or inclined position.

 

The Penchenat Table Pilates is practiced in a horizontal or inclined position. You perform a variety of movement sequences to engage all muscle chains. By focusing the action levels on the spine, this training provides intense muscle strengthening. It is practiced to help improve posture and physical endurance in daily life, as well as to assist athletes in achieving better performance.
Penchenat Table Pilates is a physical exercise method named after its creator, Philippe Penchenat. This method uses a Pilates table to perform a series of exercises aimed at strengthening muscles, improving posture and flexibility, and promoting better coordination and concentration.

MOTR Pilates

MOTR Pilates is a variation of traditional Pilates that uses a MOTR device (Movement On The Roller).

MOTR Pilates is a variation of Pilates that uses a portable and highly versatile device called MOTR (Movement On The Roller). This small apparatus visually resembles a Pilates roller but offers the same functionalities as a reformer (with ropes, straps, and adjustable resistance). Consider MOTR Pilates as a blend of mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, and Barre Fitness.

To participate in this class, you need a good basic level of physical fitness. All movements are accessible, but we do not recommend this type of training if you have significant injuries. However, this class is perfect if you want to improve strength, coordination, and balance.

Cardio + Pilates

Goal: burn fat and boost your muscle strengthening!

This one-hour class is divided into two distinct parts:

1st part: For 30 minutes, you will engage in standing cardiovascular and muscle-strengthening exercises. During this initial phase, you will sweat and burn calories. Various equipment (weights, bands, balls, etc.) is sometimes used to intensify the session, or simply your own body weight.

2nd part: For 20 to 25 minutes, you will focus on Pilates exercises on the floor, at a slower pace. You will perform movements that combine strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, body awareness, and breathing.

Finally, the class ends with 5 to 10 minutes of stretching to help you relax.

Swiss Ball Pilates

Thanks to the instability of the ball, the exercises engage the body's stabilizing muscles more.

This ball, often called a Swiss ball, provides an unstable surface, which forces the body’s stabilizing muscles to work harder to maintain balance during exercises.

This activity strengthens the core, also known as the “powerhouse” in Pilates. The exercises performed on the ball engage the deep muscles of the abdomen, back, and stabilizing muscles, improving posture, stability, and overall body strength.

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