As a Pilates teacher, I love working with People who are curious about Learning Joseph Pilates’ exercise method called Contrology.

Hi! I’m Carmen, owner of Aligned Pilates in Edmonton, Canada. Over the years, I have honed my practice and teaching skills with first—and second-generation teachers and love to share my experience helping people start a journey of discovery with Pilates.

I try my best to listen and provide support that positively impacts the experience for my students. A favourite moment is when people share how Joe’s work teaches them something about themselves beyond the physical workout.

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

I find it so rewarding to be a teacher and love working with those who are keen on learning Joe’s work. Together, we get to co-create a wonderful experience that is uniquely personal.

~ 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 to new experiences, 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.

A consistent practice of Contrology produces a feeling of vitality in the body that helps us navigate a peaceful life.

Train At Aligned

Having worked with many students over the years, I have few ideas that can help people learn Joseph Pilates work quickly and become lifelong practitioners.

1. Have ACCESS TO THE Studio.

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

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

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 opportunity to move into small group classes are available such as the FUNdamentals Class and the Contrology Class for those more experienced that want to hone their practice. As students become more self-sufficient, Self-Practice is available with approval.

2. Have a Consistent Practice.

Students who commit to two or three times a week, whether in private lessons, small group classes, self practice in the studio, and at home will experience a change in their bodies quickly. As the foundation work becomes fluent in the body new information can easily be assimilated when learning new exercises, concepts or themes.

3. Have An Open-Mind.

Practicing Joe’s work is not easy and requires discipline, time, and dedication. It may initially feel unfamiliar and sometimes 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, experience in the moment and trust with each practice the work is doing the change in our body.