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Classical Pilates

Classical Pilates stays true to the original method created by Joseph Pilates. It is a movement system using gravity, body weight and spring resistance to simultaneously stretch, strengthen and lengthen your muscles. Specialized apparatus both supports and challenges your body to create long lasting changes in posture, alignment and movement patterns.

Contrology Workout (Small Group)

Contrology Workouts are the way Joseph Pilates intended his students to practise. Limited to small groups, this is a non-led class where each student practises their own individual program. A Classical Pilates Instructor is present for supervision, guidance, questions and spotting. These classes are designed to promote independence and let you take control of your workout! Pre-requisite: Yo... Read More

Contrology Workouts are the way Joseph Pilates intended his students to practise. Limited to small groups, this is a non-led class where each student practises their own individual program. A Classical Pilates Instructor is present for supervision, guidance, questions and spotting. These classes are designed to promote independence and let you take control of your workout!

Pre-requisite: You must have a basic understanding of the Pilates repertoire on both the mat and reformer. A minimum of three private session is required for all new clients interested in taking part in Contrology Workouts.

Online Studio

Our Virtual Studio means that you can work and learn with us from the comfort of your home or studio, no matter where in the world you are!

Franklin Method

Welcome to the Franklin Method FRANKLIN METHOD CLASS - 55 MINUTES -Saturday 9 am Open to all levels, Franklin Method classes are small group sessions guided by a Beyond Pilates instructor. Rather than teaching a specific set of exercises, the Franklin Method teaches how any movement can become a beneficial exercise if performed with good function. Through the use of imagery, benefi... Read More

Welcome to the Franklin Method

FRANKLIN METHOD CLASS - 55 MINUTES -Saturday 9 am

Open to all levels, Franklin Method classes are small group sessions guided by a Beyond Pilates instructor.

Rather than teaching a specific set of exercises, the Franklin Method teaches how any movement can become a beneficial exercise if performed with good function.
Through the use of imagery, benefits include increased power and efficiency of movement without risk of injury.

WHAT ARE THE FRANKLIN METHOD STUDY GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS?

Each workshop focuses on a unique theme or topic intended to deepen and accelerate the benefits of your practice, provide new challenges and insights as well as expand your knowledge of the Franklin Method. Franklin Method workshops are an excellent addition to your regular workouts.

For Teachers

We love working with teachers at The Pilates Collective! Whether you are a new teacher hoping to consolidate your understanding of the method, a seasoned teacher looking for a way to access the work at a deeper level or a contemporary teacher curious to try the Classical system, we can meet your needs. Our 2nd and 3rd Generation teachers work close to the source and are always investing in our ... Read More

We love working with teachers at The Pilates Collective! Whether you are a new teacher hoping to consolidate your understanding of the method, a seasoned teacher looking for a way to access the work at a deeper level or a contemporary teacher curious to try the Classical system, we can meet your needs. Our 2nd and 3rd Generation teachers work close to the source and are always investing in our own learning/growth. Which means we always have new things to offer you!

Class Series

These are 4-8 week programs that focus on something specific. Whether it's an age group, an activity, or an introductory program these series are a great way to get consistency and progress with results.

Workshops

Beyond Pilates

Classical Pilates Teacher and Franklin Method Movement Educator

Anastasiia Viekua
(She/Her/Hers)

Lolita’s Legacy Pilates Teacher Training Program certified, Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates certified, graduate Somática femina program in Instituto Macuil. Master’s degree in fitness and recreation.

Personal Motto: “The human body is not an instrument to be used, but a realm of one’s being to be experienced, explored, enriched and, thereby, educated.” -Thomas Hanna―

Anastasiia started working as fitness instructor 10 years ago in Ukraine. Aerobics, TRX, functional training, etc. One day she was offered to take a certification program in yoga. Anastasiia finished it successfully and started teaching yoga while exploring movement. So one day she found Pilates and fell in love with the method. No matter what technique or instrument she learns, Pilates is her axis. And Joseph Pilates himself said that we need to practice pilates for life. First do Pilates and then anything you want in life.

As a somatic practitioner, Anastasiia is a facilitator to the embodiment practice. Somatics main focus is to “wake up” your own body to the fullest of your ability or desire. Because once you are aware of what you are doing you can look at other options. Teaching clients is an honor and Anastasiia embraces each person as a unique and amazing human capable of healing and feeling his or her best.

Lolita’s Legacy Pilates Teacher Training Program certified, Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates certif... Read More

Carly Russell

Chelsea Rusnak

Chelsea’s love of movement started from an early age while growing up in Saskatchewan, Canada. She began taking dance classes at the age of 3 and eventually turned her passion into a successful career as a professional dancer and aerialist for over 10 years. An amazing job opportunity led Chelsea to Asia where she spent 7 years working for Tokyo DisneySea and Hong Kong Disneyland.

She eventually decided to settle in Hong Kong and that same passion for movement, combined with her love of human connection, is what led her to a career in fitness. She believes there is truly a profound connection between the body and mind and has personally experienced how movement can heal and empower an individual.

Chelsea is a 3rd Generation Classical Pilates teacher with a comprehensive certification through Alycea Ungaro’s REAL Pilates in New York. She is also certified in Xtend Barre®, TRX®, Rebound Fitness and Trigger-Point Foam Rolling.

She recently made the move from Hong Kong to Vancouver and is excited to continue doing what she loves, working with people in their journey of fitness and health.

Chelsea’s love of movement started from an early age while growing up in Saskatchewan, Canada. Sh... Read More

Olga Akgun

Olga has been teaching Pilates Method classes to groups and individuals since 2013. In 2018, she opened her own boutique studio, Pilates Home, in Turkey, which she ran until moving to Vancouver, Canada, in 2021.

She successfully graduated from Lolita’s Legacy Pilates School, founded and supervised by Lolita San Miguel, one of the elders of the Pilates method, in 2016. Olga is certified in various areas to address specific conditions, including scoliosis, multiple sclerosis (MS), hernias, joint pathologies, and prenatal/postnatal Pilates. She regularly attends international Pilates congresses and workshops. In April 2024, she began a BRIDGE PROGRAM with Noam Gagnon.

With 10 years of experience, Olga has worked with people of all ages—from children to the elderly—and with a wide range of clinical conditions. She also has extensive experience teaching Pilates to pregnant women. She firmly believes that there is a suitable program for every individual.

Many of Olga’s clients have included doctors and physiotherapists, who have praised her anatomical knowledge and her ability to create personalized programs. She is fluent in four languages: Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and English, and can teach Pilates in all of them.

Olga initially started practicing Pilates for personal enjoyment and well-being, which led her to understand the significance of movement. She discovered the essence of Joseph Pilates’ revolutionary system: the precision and rigor of movement to achieve a balanced physical and emotional state. She takes pride in observing the improvements her clients make.

Olga is passionate about the Pilates Method and living a healthy life and looks forward to helping you improve your quality of life.

Olga has been teaching Pilates Method classes to groups and individuals since 2013. In 2018, she ... Read More

Yanina Yanina

Ms. Eileen Ryan

Ms. Maggie Lin

Languages: Mandarin, English

Maggie began her fitness journey in 2014 lifting weights and practicing Yoga in Taipei. Exploring a multitude of physical activities fostered her knowledge of kinesiology and built a passion for movement and health. However, Maggie was met with chronic knee pain. In 2018, aiming to relieve this pain, she discovered Pilates in Hong Kong. Pilates not only rehabilitated her injury, but also brought additional benefits including improved mobility, body control, and overall energy and strength.

Recognizing the potential of Pilates, Maggie moved to Vancouver in 2021 to train under some of the best Pilates teachers worldwide, directly under the lineage of Joseph Pilates. Maggie graduated from the Classical Pilates Teacher Training Program in 2023 under Noam Gagnon. Now, Maggie teaches principles of Classical Pilates utilizing tools from the modern Franklin Method. She brings a wealth of benefits to her students from relieving back pain and improving overall mobility to unlocking their full movement and performance potential.

Languages: Mandarin, English Maggie began her fitness journey in 2014 lifting weights and practi... Read More

Amalea Ruffett

Amalea discovered the Classical Pilates Method two years ago when she began working at Lili Viola Pilates in Toronto Ontario. Through her work at Lili’s studio, she quickly became enamoured with the Classical Pilates System and passionate about sharing this incredible system of movement. Amalea has been teaching group mat classes since September 2017. In March of 2018 she entered into Lili Viola’s Classical Teacher Training Program. She successfully completed her advanced testing in March of 2019. Amalea is upbeat and enthusiastic about the Pilates system and will facilitate a fun and challenging workout. She is currently available for private lessons at the Junior Teacher rate and will be creating group classes shortly. Join her for a lesson!

Amalea discovered the Classical Pilates Method two years ago when she began working at Lili Viola... Read More

Chloe Kim

Noam Gagnon (Beyond Pilates Inc.)
(He/Him/His)

Kirsten McFarlane (Spectrum Pilates)

I’m Kirsten McFarlane, a 3rd Generation Classical Pilates Instructor, founder of Spectrum Pilates and co-owner of The Pilates Collective, a Vancouver based collaborative space dedicated to the practise of Classical Pilates. Originally trained as a physiotherapist, I truly believe that everyone can benefit from making Pilates a cornerstone of their self-care, no matter where you are on the spectrum of health, fitness or age.

I’m Kirsten McFarlane, a 3rd Generation Classical Pilates Instructor, founder of Spectrum Pilates... Read More

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