Moving Spirit

Moving Spirit How You Move Matters. Passion. Purpose. Performance. What are you passionate about? What brings you joy, gets you up in the morning and stirs a fire in your heart?

The stuff that brings you alive is the very best stuff of life. Who wouldn't want more of it? And that's what Moving Spirit is about. We want to support you in creating your best moving body so that you can engage the world with your passion and live life LARGE! Moving Spirit is dedicated to the dynamic exploration of the heart, soul and science of movement. Here, fitness meets flow and creativity and physicality find their true home in the body. Under the direction of Susannah Steers, Moving Spirit's programs evolve from an understanding that fluid, balanced movement comes from awareness and attention to the whole body and its fluid web of inter-connected systems. The Moving Spirit programs engage the whole body and involve a unique integration of leading edge science, holistic health practices, and creative sensibilities. We go beyond fitness and classical techniques to support movement enthusiasts and professionals in finding an embodied experience - creating highly personal, lasting and often transformative results. Our training practices promote a discovery of inner resources, ignite physical vitality and inspire a dedication to self-care and self-expression through movement. How can we help you? www.movingspirit.ca

After more than 30 years of teaching Pilates and movement, I have become less interested in making exercise look impress...
09/21/2026

After more than 30 years of teaching Pilates and movement, I have become less interested in making exercise look impressive.

I care more about whether it helps you feel capable in your actual life.

Whether that means walking the trails, gardening, skiing, carrying your bags, getting up and down from the floor, playing with grandchildren, recovering from a difficult season, or simply feeling more at home in your own body.

A few things I believe deeply:
🌿 You do not need to earn your place in a movement practice.
🌿 Pain is information, not proof that you are doing something well.
🌿 A thoughtful adaptation is not “less than.” It is intelligent teaching with deep value.
🌿 The best movement plan is one that meets your real body in real life.

Pilates is not only about the hour you spend in the studio. It's about what becomes possible beyond it.

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

🍃 Strong foundations, with excellent foliage. 🍃😉
09/21/2026

🍃 Strong foundations, with excellent foliage. 🍃

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09/18/2026

Perfect posture? Lovely in theory. Exhausting in real life.

Your body was designed to move, not hold one “ideal” shape from morning to night.

So soften the posture policing. Take a deep breath. Change your posture.

Your best posture may simply be living in your next movement.

Happy Birthday to our fabulous, amazing admin wizard, **Laura Collings**! 🥳Laura handles every detail with a level of ca...
09/11/2026

Happy Birthday to our fabulous, amazing admin wizard, **Laura Collings**! 🥳

Laura handles every detail with a level of care, skill and calm that continually amazes us. She supports our clients and staff with such empathy, warmth and thoughtfulness, and her positive, encouraging spirit has a way of making everyone’s day better. 🙏

You may have met Laura in class, spoken with her on the phone, or been helped by her online. However you know her, you will know exactly what we mean when we say she is utterly wonderful.

Laura truly embodies the “you matter” at the heart of Moving Spirit. We are so grateful for all that she does, and even more grateful for who she is. 💕

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Laura. May this next year bring you magic, joy, beautiful surprises and every good thing you deserve. ♥️

A little support can create a lot of space.A deeper stretch isn’t always the point. When we can give the body the right ...
09/09/2026

A little support can create a lot of space.

A deeper stretch isn’t always the point. When we can give the body the right information, support, and time to explore, what results is often more breath, and more fluid movement.

The Spine Corrector offers a clear invitation to lengthen through the side body, mobilize the spine, and breathe into the places that can feel compressed by the pace of daily life.

In Pilates, the equipment is never the point. It is a tool for better sensing, better options, and a more connected relationship with your body.

What movement helps you feel more spacious today?


09/06/2026

Pilates Teachers!!

When a client grips, holds their breath, hesitates, or responds in an unexpected way, we don’t always need to jump in with a quick correction
We may actually need to slow down, and ask better questions.
This Friday, I’m hosting a Substack Live for Pilates and movement teachers:

Beyond the Exercise: How To Teach The Person In Front Of You

We’ll explore how to observe before we interpret, and inquire before we make conclusions about what we’re seeing. We’ll talk about how to make more thoughtful choices in real time.
Come hang out and join the conversation!

Visit Dialogues on Movement on Substack, or find the link in the bio. I look forward to seeing you there. 🤗

The Moving Spirit studio will be closed tomorrow, September 7th, for Labour Day.Work hard, play hard, rest well 💓We will...
09/06/2026

The Moving Spirit studio will be closed tomorrow, September 7th, for Labour Day.

Work hard, play hard, rest well 💓

We will return to what we do best on Tuesday - see you soon!

Upside down, but very much in control.A reminder that the Pilates studio is not always calm breathing and elegant leg ci...
09/05/2026

Upside down, but very much in control.

A reminder that the Pilates studio is not always calm breathing and elegant leg circles. Sometimes it is strong shoulders, a steady centre, and a surprisingly satisfying view of the ceiling.

09/04/2026

Control in every single repetition!

Footwork on the reformer may look smooth and simple, but finding true stability while moving with length takes deep awareness and continuous connection.

It is not about rushing the movement. It is about creating efficiency, joint health, and balance that translates directly into your everyday life.

Save this for your next studio session inspiration, and join us in the studio soon.

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