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I'm Kirsten McFarlane, founder of Spectrum Pilates and co-owner of The Pilates Collective, a Vancouver based collaborative space dedicated to the practise of Classical Pilates. The studio is fully equipped with only the highest quality Classical apparatus and all our teachers are 2nd and 3rd Generation trained (meaning we can all trace our training lineage directly to Joseph Pilates).

All you need is some open floor space, a squishy surface, knowing your exercises and a Teacher to help you get the most ...
10/11/2026

All you need is some open floor space, a squishy surface, knowing your exercises and a Teacher to help you get the most out of them.

I’m out of town for Canadian Thanksgiving and about to give my Mum a lesson. Normally we do this online, but this week she gets me live. First, we have to convince Revi to get off the mat, though…..

I’m at The Pilates Tree and the fun begins!!!!!
10/02/2026

I’m at The Pilates Tree and the fun begins!!!!!

09/28/2026

The Single (or One) Leg Circles are the fourth exercise in Joe’s original Mat sequence. And there is a LOT to dig into.

Who wants to dig into it with me and a fabulous group of other Pilates nerds? The next Collective Session happens Oct 7th, 7:30 - 9 PST.

All Teachers are welcome: new, experienced, Classical, Contemporary and Clinical. We can always learn kore about the roots of this Method we love!

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Enjoyed on a luxurious Gratz Pilates Contour Mat at the gorgeous Whistler Pilates studio.

Ski season is feeling closer now that there is snow on the peaks! Pilates is an amazing way to compliment or augment you...
09/27/2026

Ski season is feeling closer now that there is snow on the peaks! Pilates is an amazing way to compliment or augment your usual pre-season training.

We have hundreds of ways to challenge your strength, flexibility & balance- all of which are essential ingredients to a fun, injury-free season. Whether you alpine ski, snowboard, nordic ski, ski tour or even Telemark ski, Pilates will help.

A strong foundation (for your muscles to move your limbs from) makes you more energy efficient. That means longer days and less burn.

Better balance means less falls.

Good flexibility means you have access to your muscles’ full potential. Plus you’re more likely to bend instead of break if you do fall.

Give your body more than squats & lunges this year and prepare to be amazed!



09/26/2026

The struggle is real for me in High Frogs on the Reformer, but only when I am nudged out of my comfort zone.

In the first clip, I’m working but not from my centre. You can see my pelvis wobbling as I muscle my way through a passable but unconnected version.

Daniela was on to me immediately. Her challenge was to stay lifted, keeping my hips higher than I’m used to. And the house of cards fell apart 😂

I’ve left the sound on so that in addition to seeing how hard this is, you can hear my moans, groans, protests and laughter as I try to figure this out. You can also hear that I’m fully out of breath from the effort by the end, as if I’ve just sprinted uphill.

A good teacher can see when you’re getting comfy (or complacent). They know when you’re ready for more and how to take you to the next level.

This is just one reason why Teachers need Teachers - not many of us will push ourselves this hard! It’s exciting to be challenged and it’s always good to remember what it feels like to be in the struggle zone.

My Teachers keep me honest and humble, curious and open, driven and patient. I hope you have great Teachers that do this for you too!

Filmed during Daniela Escobar Virtual Open Gym, at the stunning Whistler Pilates studio on a lovely 86” Gratz Reformer.





09/25/2026

Here’s the replay from our very first IG Live when we talk about what will go down Nov 13-15 at Studio Le Tigre | Pilates Classique | Mile Ex | Villeray in Montreal!

There will be three 2-hour workshops:
1. From Rules to Reason
2. Teach Like Joe
3. The Art of Progression

Also on offer:
- a collective session (aka a 90 minute collaborative workshop) with the topic chosen in advance by you, the participants
- a 90 minute Ask Me Anything at the end of the weekend.
- Open Gym Classes (get a taste of how Joe ran his studio)
- Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Sign up for the whole weekend as a package ($595!) or just the parts you want a-la-carte.

Registration is being handed by Studio Le Tigre. It’s open and spots are going fast for this Pilates nerd-fest in Canada’s coolest city, in Canadian dollars by Canadian Teachers. Early Bird Pricing ends Oct 15th.

We also talked about Kirsten’s background, her experience working with Joe’s student Jay Grimes and Sandy Shimoda (Vintage Pilates) and what made Jay so different from the other Pilates Elders.

If we didn’t answer your questions, please ask them in the comments as there may be others with the same ones.

PS - As mentioned, this was our first time doing an IG Live. It was awkward, a wee bit scary and probably way too long. But we learned some things, know what to do differently next time and the world didn’t end. It’s a bit like trying a new Pilates exercise! We are all better for trying new things no matter what the new thing is. It keeps us honest, humble, real and motivated to improve.

Thanks to everyone who joined, especially those that let us know we were doing okay! A little positive encouragement & support goes a long way when we are out of our comfort zone.

So looking forward to this weekend - see you in Montreal!

Love Kati & Kirsten

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Vancouver, BC
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