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"The body is a sacred garment: it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honour, and with joy and with fear as well. But always, though, with blessing." – Martha Graham

Exercise is often a paradox. Despite knowing it is vital to our health, we struggle to make it a priority. We join gyms, make new years resolutions, and recommit time and again only to feel disappointed when we do not follow through. While studying dance during my final year in college I discovered Pilates, an exercise system I successfully adopted as a lifestyle. Within 6 months of regular Pilates training people started asking me if I had been dancing my whole life, merely by the changes in my posture and flexibility. What is known today as “Pilates,” was called “Contrology” by its founder Joseph Pilates. In his book Return to Life, Pilates described Contrology as “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” By uniformly developing our muscles, Contrology “corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.”

In 1995, I began training with Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Romana met “Uncle Joe” in 1941 when she was a young dancer with an ankle injury and continued to work with him for the remainder of his life. When Joseph Pilates’ wife Clara died, Romana took over the studio. As a student of Romana’s and certified by her, I am considered a “second generation” Pilates instructor, a label I take seriously. My mission with Monterey Bay Contrology is to provide a fully equipped, classical studio where students practice Joseph Pilates’ original method of Contrology. I hope to recreate the community atmosphere I experienced at Drago’s Gymnasium where Romana taught her students exercise as a way of life. Monterey Bay Contrology does not promise weight loss or a new body. By performing the exercises regularly, we promise, in Joe’s words, “suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.”

Monterey Bay Contrology welcomes individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and abilities. Bring us your aches and pains as well as your goals and let us tailor your workout to allow freedom of movement through the discipline of exercise.

10/21/2025

Come join Blair Cronin of .carmel for an inspiring Dance and Aging workshop!

10/16/2025

“Sharpen Your Teaching Tools” — a one-day workshop for Pilates instructors who want to elevate their guidance.

🕙 When: 8 November 2025, 10:00–18:00
📍 Where: Studiopilates, Helsingborg
🎓 What: 7 PD points / 7 PD hours — refine observation, reaction, correction skills

Secure your spot: thepilatesstandard.com/events/294-sharpen-your-teaching-tools

10/08/2025

Join us for Reformer Progressions, a deep-dive workshop designed for those who already master the basics and want to explore new ways to challenge clients.

🗓 Date: 8 November 2025
📍 Location: In-person and online (Zoom) — Scottsdale, US
🔗 Sign up here: https://thepilatesstandard.com/events/128-reformer-progressions

Secure your spot and level up your Pilates teaching skills.

09/30/2025

2026 Teacher Training details. Register through the link in bio or

09/13/2025

Elevate Your Instruction: Sharpen Your Teaching Tools

Dedicate a day to refining your teaching craft. In this workshop, you'll:

- Delve into your instructor toolbox and take your skills to the next level
- Learn to recognize teaching moments, respond effectively, and refine corrective strategies

Workshop Details:

Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025 (10:00 AM – 06:00 PM)

Location: Studiopilates, Hävertgatan 21, Helsingborg, Sweden

Instructors: Petra Karlsson & Malene Pedersen

Why Attend?
This workshop is perfect for Pilates instructors from all schools who aim to:

Clarify and enhance teaching perception
Fine-tune response timing and client corrections
Adapt instruction across diverse bodies, styles, and progression levels
Secure your spot now and sharpen your teaching toolkit.

https://thepilatesstandard.com/events/294-sharpen-your-teaching-tools

09/05/2025

We are honored to welcome Makini Mask to our teaching team at Monterey Bay Contrology!

Makini’s journey to becoming a Classical Pilates Instructor began with a lifelong passion for movement—from competitive figure skating as a kid growing up in San Jose, CA to pursuing Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting and tackling two Ironman 70.3s as an adult.

Following major surgery, she was determined to regain her health and started with contemporary Pilates. But it wasn’t until she wandered into a classical Pilates studio in London that she truly fell in love with the method—hooked by how taller, more aligned, and more powerful she felt after each session. It also became one of the catalysts for complete health and well-being transformation. The mindful, connected movement of Pilates appealed to the same drive and determination that fueled her success in senior corporate roles at companies like Google and Nike.

A Cornell alum and Wharton MBA grad with 20 years in finance and analytics, Makini brings the same strategic approach and dedication to growth and transformation to her instruction. She completed her comprehensive certification in Classical Pilates at Equinox in London and continues to study with senior teachers across the US and Europe.

What she loves most about this work is its ability to meet clients where they are—whether they’re dealing with aches and pains or chasing athletic goals. Makini is passionate about sharing the flexibility, mind-body alignment, athleticism, and genuine well-being that comes from consistent practice. At the end of the day, she believes it’s all about connection: to your body, your breath, and the inner strength we all have.

09/02/2025

Please join me in welcoming Makini Mask to our teaching team at Monterey Bay Contrology! We are honored to have you join us.

Makini's journey to becoming a Certified Classical Pilates Instructor began with a lifelong passion for movement—from competitive figure skating as a kid growing up in San Jose, CA to pursuing Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting and tackling two Ironman 70.3s as an adult.

While she first encountered Pilates as a student at Cornell University, experimenting on her own with movements like Rolling Like a Ball and The Hundred in her dorm room, her true love affair with the method didn't begin until she moved to London.

Following major surgery, she was determined to regain her health and started with contemporary Pilates. But it wasn't until she wandered into a classical Pilates studio in London that she truly fell in love with the method—hooked by how taller, more aligned, and more powerful she felt after each session. It also became one of the catalysts for complete health and well-being transformation. The mindful, connected movement of Pilates appealed to the same drive and determination that fueled her success in senior corporate roles at companies like Google and Nike.

A Cornell alum and Wharton MBA grad with 20 years in finance and analytics, Makini brings the same strategic approach and dedication to growth and transformation to her instruction. She completed her comprehensive certification in Classical Pilates at Equinox in London and continues to study with senior teachers across the US and Europe.

What she loves most about this work is its ability to meet clients where they are—whether they're dealing with aches and pains or chasing athletic goals. Makini is passionate about sharing the flexibility, mind-body alignment, athleticism, and genuine well-being that comes from consistent practice. At the end of the day, she believes it's all about connection: to your body, your breath, and the inner strength we all have.

Call us at 831-574-8382 to book a session with Makini. She teaches Mondays and Fridays.

08/24/2025

Join us today

08/22/2025

Ready to Start Your Journey as a Pilates Teacher?

Join The Pilates Standard for the Intro Mat Teacher Education – your first step into the world of Classical Pilates!
📍 Location: Stockholm or Helsingborg
📅 Start Date: September 20, 2025 or October 11, 2025
🕰️ A 2.5-day intensive weekend that sets the foundation for teaching the Mat system with clarity, confidence, and integrity.

Learn from master educators
Deepen your understanding of the Classical system
Open to Pilates practitioners and aspiring instructors

Spots are limited – sign up now and build your path toward becoming a certified Pilates teacher!

🔗 thepilatesstandard.com/events/183-intro-mat/region-EU

08/21/2025

Happiest of birthdays to the our beloved instructor extraordinaire Amber Gilliss! We wish you the best year ever and we are very grateful that you are a part of our Monterey Bay Contrology family.

10/12/2024

Thank you Sandra for sharing about THE PILATES STANDARD. Such a special community to belong to. ❤️

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26621 Carmel Center Place, Suite 101
Carmel, CA
93923

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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"The body is a sacred garment: it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honour, and with joy and with fear as well. But always, though, with blessing." – Martha Graham Exercise is often a paradox. Despite knowing it is vital to our health, we struggle to make it a priority. We join gyms, make new years resolutions, and recommit time and again only to feel disappointed when we do not follow through. While studying dance during my final year in college I discovered Pilates, an exercise system I successfully adopted as a lifestyle. Within 6 months of regular Pilates training people started asking me if I had been dancing my whole life, merely by the changes in my posture and flexibility. What is known today as “Pilates,” was called “Contrology” by its founder Joseph Pilates. In his book Return to Life, Pilates described Contrology as “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.” By uniformly developing our muscles, Contrology “corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” In 1995, I began training with Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Romana met “Uncle Joe” in 1941 when she was a young dancer with an ankle injury and continued to work with him for the remainder of his life. When Joseph Pilates’ wife Clara died, Romana took over the studio. As a student of Romana’s and certified by her, I am considered a “second generation” Pilates instructor, a label I take seriously. My mission with Monterey Bay Contrology is to provide a fully equipped, classical studio where students practice Joseph Pilates’ original method of Contrology. I hope to recreate the community atmosphere I experienced at Drago’s Gymnasium where Romana taught her students exercise as a way of life. Monterey Bay Contrology does not promise weight loss or a new body. By performing the exercises regularly, we promise, in Joe’s words, “suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.” Monterey Bay Contrology welcomes individuals of all fitness levels, ages, and abilities. Bring us your aches and pains as well as your goals and let us tailor your workout to allow freedom of movement through the discipline of exercise.