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http://www.pilates-defined.com/

Pilates Defined, 1143 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT (2026)

09/10/2026

She built a Pilates studio in her backyard.

Tara didn't need to find a Pilates studio to work in. She built one.

After graduating from our 2024 Teacher Training, Tara completely ran with what she'd learned.

She took a shed on her property and turned it into a beautiful Pilates studio.

Tara says, “It has become a wonderful space for me, my family, and my clients. The training was worth every penny, and its teachings will impact me forever!”

We love seeing what our graduates do with their training because there isn't one right way to build a career in Pilates.

Tara created a private Pilates practice in her backyard.

➡️Other graduates have built thriving private practices of their own.
➡️Some work alongside physical therapists in PT centers.
➡️Some teach in established studios in their communities.
➡️And some end up right here at Pilates Defined.

The point isn't that you need to build a studio in your backyard.

It's that once you have a solid education and the confidence to use what you've learned, you have a lot of options for what you want to do.

Our Mat Teacher Training gives you that foundation.

You'll spend three months learning the Pilates mat repertoire, anatomy, movement principles, program design, props, and special populations. You'll observe classes, practice teaching, receive hands-on feedback, and learn how to work with the individual body in front of you.

(You’ll learn a lot about your own body and how you move as well.)

It's a 130-hour hybrid program, with three live training weekends once a month, and online coursework you complete on your own time. You can join us in person or live virtually from anywhere.

And you'll have lifetime access to your online materials after you graduate, along with opportunities for continued mentorship and education.

You don't have to know exactly what your Pilates career will look like before you begin.

Tara probably didn't know she'd end up walking across her yard to teach Pilates.

She just had the knowledge and built from there.

Learn more about our Fall Mat Teacher Training here.
https://www.pilates-defined.com/instructor-training

09/09/2026

I do “lifting my laundry basket” Pilates.

And “putting my suitcase in the overhead” Pilates.

Pilates is a system of intentional movement that utilizes many pieces of equipment; the mat, the Cadillac, the Ladder Barrel, the Wunda chair, and yes, the Reformer. Plus others!

All of it supports your body to move outside the studio with strength, balance, and control.

Our new STUDIO CIRCUIT class is a great opportunity to move through the studio and experience all the equipment. Enjoying all the ways your body can feel good moving.

Join us!
Sundays 10am
* experienced students only please*

09/09/2026

We're so excited to welcome Joyce to our France Move Free Retreat this October.

Just a few months ago, Joyce had a hip replacement. This retreat isn't just a vacation for Joyce—it's a chance to show herself that she can still travel and continue building a life filled with strength, confidence, and possibility.

When we look at the women joining us in France, we can't help but smile.

Each has her own story. Each is strong in her own way. And while their journeys are different, they all have something in common: they're choosing to be intentional about this next chapter of life.

They're prioritizing their health, creating consistent movement habits, and investing in the strength and mobility that will allow them to keep doing the things they love.

That's what makes this retreat so special.

Together we'll spend six days on the Arcachon Bay in Southwest France, staying in a beautifully restored beachfront villa where the garden gates open directly onto the sea.

We'll enjoy twice-daily movement classes, private coaching sessions, nourishing meals prepared by a private chef, local excursions, wine tasting, massage, and plenty of time to slow down and simply breathe. Plus a little pool, sauna, or beach time.

The Arcachon Bay is renowned for its healing ocean air and calming effect on the nervous system. It's the perfect place to reconnect with yourself while building the strength, confidence, and healthy habits you'll carry home with you long after the retreat ends.

If you're in a season of life where you're ready to invest in yourself, know that you're not alone. This remarkable community of women is proof that it's never too late to begin a new chapter.

We have just ONE spot remaining for our coastal France retreat: one bed in a shared ensuite room—October 2-7, 2026.

If you're curious whether France is the right fit for you, book a discovery call with Jessica. We'd love to explore it together: https://calendly.com/pilatesdefined/discovery-call

Learn more here: https://www.movefreeretreats.com/france

09/08/2026

If you missed our Pilates Mat Teacher Training Q&A, the replay is now available!

Get a clear look at our Pilates Mat Teacher Training, how we teach, and what you can expect.

If teaching Pilates has been on your mind, or you’ve just wanted to understand Pilates mat work a little more, this is a chance to learn more about the mat teacher training and see if it feels like a good fit for you.

Sign up here, and we’ll send the replay to your inbox.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KIiHzmy/matinfosessionreplay

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

09/03/2026

We're so excited to welcome Betty to her very first Move Free Retreat this October in France.

This year, Betty decided to celebrate her birthday a little differently.

She's giving herself something far more meaningful than a traditional birthday celebration: six days to slow down, recharge, and celebrate herself.

Like so many women, Betty spends much of her time taking care of everyone else. This birthday, she's choosing to turn some of that care inward.

What better place to do it than a quiet seaside town on the Arcachon Bay in Southwest France?

Together we'll enjoy:

➡️A beautifully restored beachfront villa where the garden gates open directly onto the sea
➡️Twice-daily movement classes and private coaching sessions
➡️Nourishing French meals prepared by a private chef with local ingredients
➡️Local excursions, Bordeaux wine tasting, massage, and plenty of time to simply be

The best gift isn't always something you can wrap. Sometimes it's giving yourself the time and space to feel rested, strong, and fully present.

We're so happy Betty chose to celebrate this birthday with us.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to do something for yourself, maybe your celebration doesn't need to wait for a milestone.

We have just ONE spot remaining for our coastal France retreat: one bed in a shared ensuite room—October 2-7, 2026.

If you're curious whether our France retreat is the right fit for you, book a discovery call with Jessica. We'd love to explore it together: https://calendly.com/pilatesdefined/discovery-call

Learn more here: https://www.movefreeretreats.com/france

09/02/2026

One of the best ways to grow your Pilates practice is to change things up every once in a while.

A different teacher.
A different piece of equipment.
A different way of moving.

That's where our new Studio Circuit class comes in.

Instead of spending the entire class on one piece of equipment, you'll move through stations around the studio, experiencing the Reformer, Chair, Tower, Barrels, and more.

Every station asks your body to solve movement in a slightly different way.

➡️You'll build strength.
➡️Improve your balance.
➡️Challenge your coordination.

Studio Circuit is designed for clients who already have a foundation in Pilates and feel comfortable moving through familiar exercises with minimal cueing.

That independence isn't just a class requirement; it's part of the practice.

As your confidence grows, you'll rely less on your instructor for every cue and more on what you've learned about your own body.

Join us for our very first Studio Circuit class: Sunday, September 6 at 10 am. Click here to sign up.
https://www.pilates-defined.com/scheduling

*Studio Circuit will be offered once a month on Sundays at 10 am, rotating between instructors, so keep an eye on the schedule for upcoming dates.

08/31/2026

What if the biggest thing you learned in our Mat teacher training wasn't how to teach Pilates?

When Zoe enrolled in Pilates Defined Mat Teacher Training, she already had years of experience as a dancer. She loved being active. And she wanted to add Pilates teaching to what she already did.

But she came away with something she wasn't expecting.

A whole new understanding of her own body.

Here's what Zoe shared after completing the program:

"I learned so much through the Pilates Defined Teacher Training Program. Jessica's support throughout the training is one of a kind. She's there to guide you every step of the way. Not only did I feel equipped to teach at the end of the program, but I also loved that I learned so much new information about my own body and how to better support what it needs, so I can feel my best!"

That last sentence says so much about what this training is really about.

Yes, you'll learn how to teach Pilates mat work with clarity and confidence.

But you'll also begin understanding your own body in a completely different way. You'll notice movement patterns you never paid attention to before. You'll start making small changes that make everyday movement feel easier.

That personal experience becomes the foundation for helping someone else.

Whether you dream of teaching Pilates or you want to understand movement on a deeper level, this program meets you where you are.

Our 130-hour hybrid Pilates Mat Teacher Training includes three live training weekends (Sept-Nov), offered both in person and virtually, with self-paced online coursework between weekends so you can fit the program into your life.

We’re sharing more about the training at our Virtual Q&A Info Session later TODAY.

Monday, August 31 | 12:30–1:15 pm ET
Live on Zoom, with a replay sent after.

If you’ve been curious, this is a good place to start. We’ll tell you more about the program and answer all of your questions.

And if you can’t make it live, still sign up. We’ll send you the recording after.

Save your spot here.
https://calendly.com/pilatesdefined/mat-teacher-training-info-session

08/27/2026

Our first-ever Studio Circuit class is almost here. (Sunday, September 6 at 10 am!)

If you've been practicing Pilates for a while and you're ready for something a little different, we think you're going to love it.

Studio Circuit is your opportunity to experience Pilates the way Joseph Pilates intended it to be practiced.

You'll rotate through the studio, moving between the Reformer, Chair, Tower, Barrels, and other pieces of equipment, with each station offering a different movement experience.

It's a fun way to challenge your body, build confidence, and discover how each piece of equipment works together as part of one complete movement system.

Most importantly, you'll continue developing something we value deeply at Pilates Defined.

The ability to listen to your body.
To move with intention.
And to trust what you've learned.

Studio Circuit: Sunday, September 6 at 10 am.

This class is designed for clients who already have a foundation in Pilates and feel comfortable moving through familiar exercises with minimal cueing.

*Studio Circuit will be offered once a month on Sundays at 10 am, rotating between instructors, so keep an eye on the schedule for upcoming dates.

We hope you'll join us for the very first one. Click here to sign up.
https://www.pilates-defined.com/scheduling

08/26/2026

We're so excited to welcome Anne back for her 5th Move Free Retreat as she joins us in France this October.

When Anne told her family she was considering another retreat, their response was simple: "Why wouldn't you go?"

After five retreats, Anne already knows the value of saying yes.

She knows what happens when you step away from everyday responsibilities and give yourself the space and time to focus on your health and well-being.

She knows the power of being surrounded by a supportive community and the transformation that can happen when your body and nervous system finally have a chance to rest.

That's why each retreat becomes an easy yes.

This October, we'll gather on the shores of the Arcachon Bay in southwest France and enjoy:

➡️A beachfront villa where the garden gates open right onto the sea
➡️A natural ecological pool, sauna, and cozy library
➡️A private chef preparing nourishing French meals with local ingredients
➡️Twice-daily movement classes, local excursions, wine tasting, and massage

Arcachon Bay is renowned for its healing ocean air and calming effect on the nervous system. It's the perfect place to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with yourself, and return home feeling stronger, well-rested, and more like yourself again.

Anne already knows what awaits her.

If you've been wondering whether a retreat is worth it, maybe Anne's family's question is worth considering:

Why wouldn't you go?

We have just ONE spot remaining for our coastal France retreat: one bed in a shared ensuite room—October 2-7, 2026.

If you're curious whether our France retreat is the right fit for you, book a discovery call with Jessica. We'd love to explore it together: https://calendly.com/pilatesdefined/discovery-call

Learn more here: https://www.movefreeretreats.com/france

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