Aligned Pilates Studio

I dedicate this post to my son James, 1998-2024.

What a feeling! My first Track event. I competed in the Individual Pursuit. Got 2nd…there were two of us. 😎🚴



A few thanks:
To my coach Alex Stieda OLY for taking me from running shoes and an old biking kit to pursuit-ready with all the aerodynamics possible! And for continually reminding me to trust the process (sounds familiar).

To all my buds Alberta Velodrome Association that put up with my childlike passion for the Track. I admire each one of you and the inspiration you give me to dig deep.

To all the volunteers, Calgary Bicycle Track League, commissaries, timers, monitors, parents, and all the other important roles I am just learning, a big thank you for your time.

To my hubby Paul Lanteigne and son j_lanteigne for opening every single annoying text message I send and sharing my day at the track. I hope you'll keep nodding "ah-huh" or giving thumbs-up emojis to my cycling gibberish because it makes me so happy.

To my family and friends who encouraged me in the highs and lows of training (it was a lot!) and came out to cheer me on.

To my clients CARMEN LANTEIGNE | Teacher of Joseph Pilates Method, who made accommodations for my training and listened to me talk about how great Joe’s work translates to my aero position. I am still amazed at how my body made such strides in such a short time.

To God, by your grace I found the courage and strength to push through the aches, tears and efforts. I loved every minute of you carrying me!

And lastly, I want to thank Carmen for picking yourself up after the loss of your son, James. In the beginning, you rode so as not to follow him to the grave, and today you ride because it brings YOU joy.

For anyone suffering profound loss, addiction and mental health issues, there only needs to be a mustard seed of hope. Keep the faith; there's always hope. You can do really hard things.

Photo credit: Higuchi Photos, who not only captured the feeling I get flying around the black line but also steadied me in the standing start. Thank you!

Thinking about starting Pilates? We call it Contrology, an exercise method created by Joseph Pilates. Come experience a form of exercise that's been helping people for decades!

This course is open to 3 students working with an expert instructor because safety is our priority!

Register online at www.alignedpilates.ca

Carolyn! you’ve made it to the finish line! 💗😅🥳

We are so proud of all your hard work these past 15 months!

Your journey in THE PROGRAM™ Pilates Teacher Training is complete and now the FUN begins. 🤩🥳

Congratulations!

Carmen & Noor

UPDATE: Our son, James, touched so many people, and with the outpouring of love, we have moved his service to a new location to accommodate everyone. Also, for those unable to attend in person, there will be a live stream.

DETAILS:
Celebration of Life
James Mitchell Paul (Lanny) Lanteigne
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
2:00pm
Central Baptist Church
9419-95 St, Edmonton, AB

LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/epTYuwkb0Yc?si=mbYqMIsbDKGI35js

We are overwhelmed with the love and support from family, friends, and those who knew James.

Much Love,

Paul, Carmen, and Joseph Lanteigne

Rest well James.

It is with a deep sense of sorrow and loss, our family announces the passing of our youngest son, James Mitchell Paul Lanteigne on Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at the age of 26.

James is lovingly remembered by his parents, Paul and Carmen (Slater) Lanteigne, brother Joseph Lanteigne, grandparents Marty & Gayell Slater, “Papere” Nicaisse & “Mamere” Brigitte (predeceased) Lanteigne, Auntie Jill Slater, Auntie Dianne (Lanteigne) Batt, Uncle Mike & Auntie Carole (Lanteigne) Williams, Uncle Louis Lanteigne (predeceased), his good friends, and his buddy Pablo, our family dog.

There will be a Celebration of Life for James at The Serenity Chapel on Saturday, January 11th, at 2:00 pm.

Serenity Family Service
North Central Chapel
10129 Princess Elizabeth Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5G 0X9

Following the service, the family requests privacy during this difficult time and it would be meaningful to us if you spent the time with your loved ones remembering James.

In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask you make donations directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton https://edmonton.cmha.ca/

We are very grateful for the outpouring of love from everyone.

Much love,
Paul, Carmen, and Joseph Lanteigne

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Contrology teaches me something with every practice.

The Overhead exercise teaches me how to stabilize my Center. I'm so happy for a few repetitions so I can learn what parts of my Center I need to stabilize through the action. Of rolling over so as not to strain my long flexible neck 🦒

The Long Stretch exercise teaches me to connect with my Center so I feel powerful and at ease in this movement (even though inside I am working hard!) 💪🏻

Oh, the Teaser! The Teaser teaches me how to figure out how to go from lying on my back, to up and then balancing whilst doing some fancy arms. ☺️

There's something to learn from each practice.

Enjoy the dreamy winter jazz in the background. 🤗 🩷❄️⛄.

A great teacher of mine Jay Grimes has passed away.

Jay shared with me and others the work he learned from his experience with Joseph and Clara Pilates, but more importantly, I learned from him how to find my true self in the work.

The Jayism that always helps me when I'm in and out of the studio is “there’s hope”.

Rest in peace, Jay.

Sending love to Sandy and all my vintage community.

Let us continue with Joe’s work. Jay would want that. 🩷

Photo credit

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I am so sad about the news of Jasper. 💔🔥🌲🏔️

Our family has enjoyed 30 plus years of tripping to Jasper and the surrounding area, particularly Maligne Lake and Marmot ski resort.

Our friends have lost their homes, possessions, and livelihood to the devastation of the wildfires happening right now in Jasper town and area.

We are praying for our Jasper friends and feel such a sadness.

Interested in becoming a Pilates Teacher?

THE PROGRAM™ Pilates Teacher Training, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and in Kuwait City is led by second-generation teachers Carmen Lanteigne and Noor Alamer.

WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH US?

It takes years of practice to understand the work of Joseph Pilates, and the aspiration of becoming a teacher can be an exciting and ambitious endeavour.

As a preliminary study of Joseph Pilates’ work, The Program™ Pilates Teacher Training is designed to give the student a strong foundation of the curriculum in the body first, so that the teacher within will evolve with time.

The Program™ Pilates Teacher Training is strategically designed to introduce the exercises and progressions in the body, allowing students to grow stronger, develop stamina, and find a learning pace that is their own.

The best way to start a career as a Pilates teacher is to have the work confidently in the body. The Program™ Pilates Teacher Training guides students who are interested in carrying on Joe's work into the next generation.

Interested? DM us and visit our website. The program study begins in January 2025 and requires an assessment audition.