Benefits of Guided Pilates Instruction

Build strength, improve mobility and develop greater confidence in how your body moves. Zenith offers individual and small-group Pilates classes in our Mahone Bay studio, welcoming participants from Lunenburg, Bridgewater, Chester and communities across the South Shore.

Our instructors provide attentive, guided instruction and help you choose a class appropriate for your experience, movement goals and current abilities.

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Our Approach to Pilates

At Zenith, we combine the principles of the Pilates method with current knowledge of movement and exercise. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where participants can learn, progress and feel more confident in their bodies.

We focus on the quality of each movement rather than simply completing repetitions. This approach allows you to develop strength and control gradually while building skills that can support everyday activities and other forms of exercise.

Find the Right Pilates Class for You

Our Pilates options range from supportive introductory classes to more challenging sessions for experienced participants. Whether you are returning to exercise, looking for a regular movement practice or hoping to build on your existing strength, we can help you find an appropriate place to begin.

Group Mat Pilates

Our group mat classes use controlled, purposeful movements to develop strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Classes are guided by an experienced instructor who provides clear explanations and appropriate movement options.

Mat Pilates can be a welcoming starting point for beginners while continuing to offer progression and challenge for regular participants.

Pilates Springboard Classes

Pilates Springboard classes use springs and resistance to support, guide and challenge your movement. The equipment provides helpful feedback while creating opportunities to strengthen the whole body, improve control and explore a greater variety of exercises.

Because Springboard classes use specialized equipment, class sizes remain small enough for attentive instruction.

Individual Pilates Sessions

An individual Pilates session gives you dedicated time with an instructor and a program shaped around your goals. It may be helpful if you are new to Pilates, prefer more personalized instruction or want to become comfortable with specific movements before joining a group.

Your instructor can help you understand the fundamental principles, adapt exercises where appropriate and develop a movement practice that feels manageable and rewarding.

Pilates mat class
Pilates mat class
Pilates mat class

Schedule of Group Pilates Classes

Our schedule includes classes for different experience levels and movement goals. Class availability may vary by season, so please review the current schedule before registering.

If you are unsure which class is right for you, contact our team. We will be happy to discuss your experience and help you choose an appropriate option.

Mondays

9:30 am – Springboards with Amelia

5:00 pm - Springboards with Amelia

Tuesdays

9:30 am – Matwork Level 2 with Amelia

Wednesdays

9:30 am – Matwork Level 2 with Emma

Fridays

9:00 am - Matwork Level 2 with Kathleen

10:30 am - Matwork Level 1 with Kathleen

Meet Our Pilates Instructors

Our instructors bring experience in Pilates, movement and individualized instruction. Each instructor creates a welcoming environment while providing the guidance participants need to understand the exercises and progress with confidence.

Kathleen Chance

Kathleen Chance

Pilates Instructor

Kathleen creates a warm and safe environment to help keep you active and fit, in her gentle paced Pilates mat classes.

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Amelia Bishop, Pilates instructor

Amelia Bishop

Pilates Instructor

For over a decade, Amelia has embraced Pilates as her go-to movement for feeling energized and strong.

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Emma Quigley

Emma Quigley

Manual Osteopath

Emma brings her knowledge of healthy movement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation to every Pilates class

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Jalisa den Hartog, Pilates instructor

Jalisa den Hartog

Pilates Instructor

A member of Halifax's Synergy Physio + Pilates team, Jalisa offers monthly Saturday classes at Zenith