Movement Union

04/16/2026

Pilates Based Matwork - April 16
LIVE from Movement Union

Join our 30-minute intermediate online Pilates class designed to challenge your core, improve strength, and enhance flexibility. This session combines classic Pilates exercises with flowing transitions, targeting your abs, glutes, and back while improving posture and balance.

Perfect for those with some Pilates experience, the class offers modifications to meet your needs, keeping it both accessible and engaging. All you need is a mat, and you’re ready to feel stronger from the comfort of your home!

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.

04/14/2026

New team member alert!!!!!!! 🎈

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Erin Polatynski has joined our team as a Registered Massage Therapist 😊

Erin has recently moved back to Ottawa after spending 15 years practicing in British Columbia.

Erin has a special interest in treating headaches and whiplash-related injuries and supporting clients through postoperative recovery. She uses a variety of techniques tailored to each client’s needs, including deep tissue therapy, trigger point release, passive stretching, and Swedish massage.

She will be joining us at Movement Union during the following times:

Wednesday's 1:00 - 6:00
Thursdays 10:00 - 5:00

You can access a direct link to her booking page in the comments below 👇🏽

04/14/2026

Food for thought from Susan Alsembach - Understanding Nutrition👇🏽

Yesterday, a client told me she eats most of her lunches in front of her computer — “It’s the only way to keep up,” she said.

That got me thinking…

So many of us chase efficiency: back-to-back meetings, fast meals, and constant motion. Yet, inside our bodies, this kind of efficiency actually creates the opposite.

When we rush, we trigger internal stress and digestive inefficiency. Over time, this shows up as:

Low energy

Bloating and gas

Digestive discomfort

The result? Slower productivity, irritability, and that mid-afternoon crash so many people blame on “just being busy.”

In my practice, I see this all the time. We forget that efficiency isn’t only external — it’s internal too.

You don’t need an hour to eat mindfully. Even 10 quiet minutes with your sandwich, salad, or smoothie can make a difference.

Those few minutes support digestion, boost nutrient absorption, and restore calm.
Maybe it’s time to rethink what it means to be “efficient.”

How do you make space in your day to slow down and eat mindfully — even when things get busy?

04/13/2026

Weights - Live from Movement Union

Resistance training is the most overlooked form of fitness. It just so happens that it’s one of the most effective workouts that you can add to your weekly routine.

Build lean muscle, maintain bone density and improve overall well being with this easy to follow program.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes. $12 (HST included) per Class live or recorded.

04/11/2026

Gentle Movement April 11 - Live from Movement Union.

Goals of the Class:

• Improve Joint Mobility: Ease stiffness and increase the range of motion in key areas like the hips, shoulders, and spine.

• Enhance Flexibility: Lengthen tight muscles through mindful stretching techniques.

• Relieve Stress: Foster relaxation with gentle, flowing movements and mindful breathing.

• Boost Circulation: Gentle movement helps improve blood flow to muscles and joints.

Suitable for all levels, this class acknowledges the risks associated with exercise programs. Participants assume their own risk and are advised to move with care.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.

04/09/2026

Pilates Based Matwork April 9 - LIVE from Movement Union

Join our 30-minute intermediate online Pilates class designed to challenge your core, improve strength, and enhance flexibility. This session combines classic Pilates exercises with flowing transitions, targeting your abs, glutes, and back while improving posture and balance.

Perfect for those with some Pilates experience, the class offers modifications to meet your needs, keeping it both accessible and engaging. All you need is a mat, and you’re ready to feel stronger from the comfort of your home!

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.

04/04/2026

Gentle Movement April 4 - Live from Movement Union.

Goals of the Class:

• Improve Joint Mobility: Ease stiffness and increase the range of motion in key areas like the hips, shoulders, and spine.

• Enhance Flexibility: Lengthen tight muscles through mindful stretching techniques.

• Relieve Stress: Foster relaxation with gentle, flowing movements and mindful breathing.

• Boost Circulation: Gentle movement helps improve blood flow to muscles and joints.

Suitable for all levels, this class acknowledges the risks associated with exercise programs. Participants assume their own risk and are advised to move with care.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.

04/04/2026

Power HIIT - April 4 - Live with Coach Stu

Tools:
One heavy DB
One pair of med/heavy DBs
Water!!!

Well run timed intervals in this class;
40 secs on ➡️ 20 secs off
🏋🏽‍♀️

This 30 minute, high intensity Strength Training class packs a punch.

This program is designed to help you build strength, improve balance, and boost energy with simple exercises that fit into your day.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes. $12 (HST included) per Class live or recorded.

04/03/2026

Easter Weekend Sweat & Stretch 🐣

No excuses this long weekend - just options.

We'll be running both:

🔥8:25 HIIT Class Power Workout - quick, effective and guaranteed to get your heart pumping. This is an advanced workout.

🧘9:00 Stretch Pilates Blend - slow it down, recover and move better. This class is suitable for all levels.
(30 Minute Classes)

Whether you're earning those chocolate eggs or just looking to stay consistent, we've got you covered.

Both classes will run Live-online. To join us, tune into our page at the start time and click "Watch Live".

Will you be joining us??

Send a message to learn more

04/02/2026

Pilates with a dash of weights - April 2 -LIVE from Movement Union

Join our 30-minute intermediate online Pilates class designed to challenge your core, improve strength, and enhance flexibility. This session combines classic Pilates exercises with flowing transitions, targeting your abs, glutes, and back while improving posture and balance.

Perfect for those with some Pilates experience, the class offers modifications to meet your needs, keeping it both accessible and engaging. All you need is a mat, and you’re ready to feel stronger from the comfort of your home!

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to Stuart.Maskell@gmail.com. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.