At Aligned Pilates We offer an unparalleled experience when It comes to Learning Joseph Pilates’ exercise method called Contrology.

I’m Carmen Lanteigne, owner of Aligned Pilates in Edmonton, Canada and we offer the best training, with the best equipment designs closest to the original apparatus used by Joseph Pilates. From your first lesson to becoming a dedicated student—and perhaps one day a certified teacher through THE PROGRAM™ Pilates Teacher Training—if you value expertise and professionalism, we have something to offer you. After more than twenty years of refining my practice and teaching with first- and second-generation teachers, I help students begin their journey into Joseph Pilates’ work—building a practice they can sustain for life.

I do my best to listen carefully and support each student’s individual needs. One of my favorite moments is hearing students share how Joe’s work teaches them something about themselves beyond the physical workout.

One of my extraordinary teachers, Jay Grimes, said, “Every student who comes through the door is your teacher—you just have to listen.”

I find teaching deeply rewarding and love working with those who are eager to practice Joe’s work. Together, we co-create an experience that is uniquely personal.

Sincerely,

Carmen Lanteigne

The Space

Aligned Pilates is a space for those who champion following their instincts and willing to learn something new. With an open mind, students quickly develop a sense of confidence necessary to become thoughtful movers. Through an immersed experience using Joe’s apparatus, students learn their work and what it takes to get results.

The space is equipped with Reformers, Mats, Cadillac, High Chair, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Barrels and other smaller apparatus that teach people how to find the right amount of strength, stretch and control within their bodies to execute Joe’s corrective exercises.

Train At Aligned

Having worked with many students over the years, I understand what it takes to learn Joseph Pilates work quickly, become lifelong practitioners, and for some a career as a certified teacher.

1. Direct ACCESS TO All Apparatus.

Having access to all of Joe’s apparatus, students learn what exercises are good for their body. Usually it’s the ones we least like that are the best for us.

To move safely around the studio, exploring and practicing on a variety of apparatus is essential in developing one’s inner intuition of what feels good for the body.

Our different training options help students experience Contrology safely in their bodies and progress naturally. New students start with private lessons two times a week to build a foundation program. Once students develop as sense of confidence there is opportunity to move into our Contrology Workouts where students share the space practicing their own program with an expert teacher providing guidance on the floor. As students become more self-sufficient, Self-Practice is available with approval.

2. a Consistent Practice.

Students who commit to their practice several times a week in Privates, Contrology Workouts, Self Practice in the studio, and at home will experience a change in the body quickly. As the foundation work becomes fluent in the body new information can be better assimilated when learning new exercises and concepts.

3. An Open-Mind.

Practicing Joe’s work is not easy and requires discipline and time. It may initially feel unfamiliar and at times frustrating, but as the saying goes, “Don’t quit before the magic happens!"

The key to learning Contrology is to humbly come with an open mind, do the work, and trust that with each practice Joe’s exercises are doing the change in our body.