“I was first referred to Marcia's Pilates class by my physio a few months after my 4th baby was born because, like a lot of new moms, I was having some back and hip issues. Needless to say I could use a little (or a lot of) help finding my core strength back as well as working on my hip stability.…”
— Read more from Caroline P.’s testimonial below
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Pregnancy is a wonderful journey (I’m a mom of 2!), but we know that so much is happening to the body during this time, that sometimes it can get to be overwhelming. At Canvas Pilates, we honor all these changes & all the feels that come along with it. We’re dedicated to keep you glowing through your trimesters by providing you with guidance and modified workouts so that you stay strong with confidence and prepare the body for birth and postpartum.
Check out our current prenatal & postpartum offerings below!
Prenatal & Postpartum Pilates
Private Sessions
Prenatal & Postpartum one-on-one sessions are tailored just for you! Rest assured that we’ll take care of you no matter what your energy level is for that day. Using various pilates equipment by Pilates Design and a wide array of pilates accessories & props, we’ll have plenty of options to keep moving and supported through your trimesters and postpartum.
The benefits are endless!
You’ll:
Gain Pelvic Floor awareness
Foster correct alignment of pelvis
Maintain strength to help with motherhood demands
Keep body aches and pains at bay
Feel confident that you’re moving safely
Expedites healing after birth
Keeps the body strong to meet mamahood demands
We also offer a FREE Complimentary 20 min call if you have any questions!
Pre/Postnatal & Mommy & Me Pilates Mat Workshop
Next Workshop TBD!
Do you love your Pilates mat workouts but not sure how to continue your practice during pregnancy and after having baby? Are you nervous about exercising during pregnancy? Are you curious to know what’s going on in the body during the trimesters and what happens after postpartum? If so, this workshop is just for you!
In this workshop, you’ll gain the tools and confidence in building a safe pilates mat workout as you navigate the trimesters and after baby. We'll cover some anatomy including pelvic floor, pelvic stabilizing muscles, and abdominals- that are key to preparing your body for birth and postpartum. You'll learn about the physiological changes in the body, contraindications for each trimester, common pregnancy/postpartum conditions, & how to check for Diastasis Recti.
New to this workshop will be Mommy & Me exercises, so that you can get some mommy workout time while still bonding with your baby!
Since this is an interactive workshop, there are limited spaces available to ensure we can answer all participants' questions.
Testimonial
I was first referred to Marcia's Pilates class by my physio a few months after my 4th baby was born because, like a lot of new moms, I was having some back and hip issues. Needless to say I could use a little (or a lot of) help finding my core strength back as well as working on my hip stability.
The idea of core work, especially in those first few exhausting months with a newborn was a bit daunting but Marcia's friendly personality and her personalized approach made it very fun and I've always felt very safe and in good hands. She's very knowledgeable and is able to provide alternatives for any type of exercise that does not feel right for my body.
Besides the obvious benefits of Pilates on my posture and core strength, I have learned how important it is to activate your core in every other type of activity to prevent injuries. And above all... I've also discovered the fun and importance of taking care of myself - something mothers often tend to forget!
Now 6 years later, I am still truly enjoying Marcia's classes because they are different every week. So grateful for the virtual options offered weekly during this pandemic!
I would totally recommend Canvas Pilates classes to anyone who's looking for a non-competitive, supportive and great way to strengthen their core, work on flexibility and overall feel amazing!
– Caroline P.