Frequently Asked Questions

MTLPILATES is a contemporary studio dedicated to teaching the complete apparatus system as intended: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat. With small, supervised classes, hands-on adjustments, and dedicated prenatal, postnatal and rehabilitation expertise, we provide attentive, personalized guidance in a warm and welcoming downtown studio.

Pilates improves posture by strengthening the deep core and spinal muscles, enhancing alignment and body awareness, increasing flexibility and spinal mobility, reducing neck and back pain and injury risk, and improving balance for everyday tasks. Most clinical programs showing measurable gains run 6 to 12 weeks with 2 to 3 supervised sessions per week.

At MTLPILATES a single group class is $33. Packages reduce the per-class rate. On a one-month window: 4 classes for $120 ($30 each), 8 for $184 ($23 each), 12 for $264 ($22 each). On a longer window: 8 for $224 ($28 each), 12 for $300 ($25 each), 20 for $480 ($24 each) and 30 for $690 ($23 each). Private sessions are $100 each ($900 for ten), or $130 with the lead instructor ($1,150 for ten). First-time clients pay $85 for three classes plus one free. All prices are before tax. Group class packs run from your first class rather than the purchase date.

Private lessons are tailored to your specific goals with progressions and modifications for any injury. Group lessons cost less per class, offer a motivating social setting and run at multiple levels. Most clients do both: group classes for consistency, and a periodic private session to check form, placement and control.

Yes. MTLPILATES teaches prenatal and postnatal Pilates on the full apparatus system. During pregnancy, we strongly recommend private lessons or duos, with small group lessons available upon request. Clearance from your physician or midwife is required before starting. Contact the studio at info@mtlpilates.ca and an instructor will recommend the safest format for your stage and history.

Bring a water bottle and grip socks. Anti-slip Pilates socks are available to buy at the studio if you do not own a pair. Wear fitted clothing so your instructor can see your alignment. Eat a light snack beforehand rather than a full meal, since you will bend and rotate in every direction.

No. Foundations, Reformer Level 1/2, is open to everyone, with no experience and no flexibility required. The studio recommends 4 to 12 classes at that level, mixed with Chair & Barrel, before moving up. The themed All Level classes each set their own entry: some ask for around five Reformer classes behind you, while Slow Aging is open to all ages and levels. Each class page says which.

MTLPILATES teaches the full apparatus system as intended: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat, plus Spine Corrector, Pedipull and Spine Fitter. The Oov, a tool created by an Australian osteopath to activate the deepest stabilizing muscles, is used in group classes as well, in Chair & Oov & Props and in Oov & Mat. The Cadillac is taught in private sessions only. Working across the full system develops a more balanced and resilient practice.

Group sessions run 50 minutes. Private and duo sessions are also 50 minutes and are available on every apparatus. Classes are kept intentionally small so instructors can provide hands-on adjustments, dedicated attention and personalized feedback throughout every session.

There is an outdoor parking lot immediately next door to 1440 Rue Peel. Because the studio sits in downtown Montreal, public transit is usually faster and cheaper. Peel station is the closest, with Bonaventure and Lucien-L'Allier also within a short walk, and the studio is a few minutes from the Golden Square Mile office corridor.

Yes. Changing rooms, lockers and 1 shower are available on the third floor, with washrooms on each floor. Bring your own lock for the lockers. We've got soap—bring your own towel! The amenities are designed so downtown clients can train before work or over a lunch break.

Book on the schedule at mtlpilates.ca/schedule, which shows live class availability and waitlists. The same schedule runs in the free MTLPILATES app for iOS and Android, on the Mind Body Online system, and the app can notify you when a waitlist spot opens. You can also email the studio at info@mtlpilates.ca or call +1 514-647-4439 and we will reserve your spot. Trio and privatized group passes are bought online, then the studio schedules the session with you.

Yes. Most of our instructors teach in both French and English, and classes on the schedule are run bilingually. Tell us which you prefer when you book and we will let your instructor know.