Move Well Cafe

04/07/2026

We are SO EXCITED to share that MoveWell has been nominated for Best of Kelowna 2026 💙

If you’ve moved with us, supported us, or been part of our community in any way, thank you. We’re incredibly grateful to be included.

If you’d like to nominate us, we’d be so grateful for your support.🙌✨

04/07/2026

We are SO EXCITED to share that MoveWell has been nominated for Best of Kelowna 2026 💙

If you’ve moved with us, supported us, or been part of our community in any way, thank you. We’re incredibly grateful to be included.

If you’d like to nominate us, we’d be so grateful for your support.✨🙌

04/07/2026

Think your teaser is solid? Try 10 of each.

Start with your regular TEASER, then add a TWIST, then finish with LEG LIFT/LOWER to seriously challenge control, coordination, and core strength.

This progression strongly challenges the re**us abdominis and internal and external obliques, while the deep core, hip flexors, and postural stabilizers help hold the shape with precision.

Save this one to try at home and see how your teaser holds up as the challenge builds.

04/06/2026

✨Pilates Happy Hour is HERE✨

Mark your calendars for April 24th, 4-5pm because this is not your average Pilates class and you do not want to miss it!

Picture this: a Mat Pilates flow that will leave you feeling strong and energized going into the weekend, followed by a glass of wine or kombucha, locally sourced small bites, and some socializing with your MoveWell community.

Spots are limited to 10 people, so grab your mats and reserve a spot before it’s too late.

Event price: $30
Register through our website at www.movewellstudio.ca

04/05/2026

If you found us through ClassPass, we’re really glad you did 💛

It’s been such a meaningful way to grow our community and welcome so many new faces into the studio.

As MoveWell has grown, we’ve been thinking carefully about what best supports your progress in a small boutique setting — and it keeps coming back to consistency, support, and a more connected studio experience.

Because of that, we’ll be moving away from ClassPass. Our final participation date will be June 10th.

We’re so grateful for everyone who found us there, and we’re already working on what’s next.

More soon 👀

03/31/2026

There’s always more to explore in Matwork.

Boomerang is a beautiful example of what advanced work can develop: coordination, control, spinal articulation, balance, and precision through transition.

In STOTT PILATES® Advanced Matwork, we build on those skills so you can expand your repertoire and teach advanced movement with more clarity and confidence.

In this virtual training, you’ll explore:

• 13 advanced exercises for highly conditioned clients

• progressions and modifications to challenge strength, balance, and endurance

• muscular initiation and sequencing for precise movement control

• variations for increased intensity in private and group settings

May 2
9:00–4:00
Virtual

03/29/2026

How much weight are you actually using on the reformer?

This setup:
⚪ 1 white
🔵 1 blue
🔴 3 red

At full carriage extension (~43 inches), that can build to:

3 reds → ~179–184 lbs

1 blue → ~29–31 lbs

1 white → ~15–17 lbs

👉 Total: ~223–232 lbs of resistance

But here’s what matters MOST:

This isn’t a fixed weight.

The resistance increases as the springs lengthen,
which means your body has to control the load
through the entire range of motion.

So you’re not just pushing weight—
you’re managing strength, control, and stability at the same time.

That’s what makes it strength training.💪💪

03/28/2026

Small classes aren’t an accident. They are intentional!
We keep our classes small, so you get that hands on experience from our instructors, opportunity to connect with other members and feel like you are apart of our community!

03/28/2026

Mermaid isn’t just a side stretch.👇

In STOTT Pilates, it’s a lateral flexion exercise:
focused on how you move, not how far you go.

The priority is:

STABLE pelvis

SUPPORTED, steady shoulder

CONTROL through the spine

You’re using your side body (obliques) and deep stabilizers
to create the movement and control the return.

Across these variations:

Reformer
Gives you feedback to help find alignment

Chair
Less support → more stability required
(this is where the hip often lifts)

Mat + ball
Same movement, but more awareness required
→ easiest to try at home

If you try this yourself, focus on:

KEEPING both hips grounded
KEEPING the supporting shoulder steady (not sinking into it)
MOVING side-to-side, not forward
RETURNING to upright with control

Why it matters:
This kind of work supports posture and movement quality.

BUILDING STRENGTH and CONTROL through the side body.

Most common mistake?
Turning it into a stretch and losing the control.

→ Save this to try the mat version later☺️

03/23/2026

Understanding movement starts with understanding the body.

We are hosting the STOTT Pilates virtual Functional Anatomy course this June. This course is a key part of the STOTT Pilates education pathway- designed to build a strong understanding of how the body moves and functions. It’s ideal for those preparing to work as a Pilates instructor or movement specialist.

Through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive learning, you will explore the foundations of anatomy and how it directly applies to movement.

🗓️June 9-11 and June 16-18, 2026
📍Virtual
📧Email us for more information

Link in bio to register

03/22/2026