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04/05/2026

Q2 Reset (April 18)

Most people try to think their way into clarity.

Most people try to think their way into clarity.

I start with movement.

Because when your body feels better, your thinking changes.
And when your thinking changes, your decisions improve.

That’s the shift:
Movement → clarity → better decisions → momentum

The Q2 Reset is a 90-minute session designed to guide that process.
If you’ve been feeling scattered or stuck, this is a good time to reset.

04/05/2026

Spring Classes Now Open

Starting is easy. Continuing is what changes everything.

Most people don’t struggle with starting.

They struggle with continuing.

What actually changes your body—and your energy—is consistency.
Not intensity. Not complexity.

Just showing up again and again.

That’s how strength builds.
That’s how your body starts to feel different.

Spring classes are now open at Pilates &.

If you’ve been thinking about starting (or restarting), this is a good time.

04/03/2026

Most people don’t need a new plan.

They need a reset.

We start the year with clarity.
But as the months pass, priorities shift, schedules fill, and focus fades.

Not because we lack discipline—
but because we rarely pause long enough to adjust.

This is the purpose of a Quarterly Reset.

A simple structure:
Move → Reflect → Plan → Sustain

Not more pressure.
Not a longer to-do list.

Just a clear direction you can actually follow.

The next Q2 Reset is on April 18.

Limited to 10 participants.

If this resonates, you’ll know.

90-minute reset workshop to release tension, refocus, and build a clear 90-day plan—so you leave in control and moving forward.

04/02/2026

Most people don’t lose momentum all at once.

They lose it gradually.

After a setback—a project that didn’t work, a path that changed, or a stretch where things just didn’t move forward—
even small actions can feel harder than they should.

I was speaking with a founder recently who spent over a decade building something that didn’t get traction.

He said:

“My project now is to overcome the barriers one by one.”

That stayed with me.

Because rebuilding momentum isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the next small thing—consistently.

A short walk.
A few minutes of movement.
One clear decision.

That’s where it starts.

Move.
Reflect.
Plan.

If you’re feeling stuck, start smaller than you think.

https://www.pilatesand.com/rebuild-momentum-after-setback/

03/31/2026

Spring is a natural reset point.

Not because the calendar says so—
but because your body starts to ask for it.

More movement.
More space.
More clarity.

As we move into April, a few updates from Pilates &:
Spring 2026 classes at Coal Harbour Community Centre begin April 14. Registration is now open.

If you’re new—or returning—this is the time to build a consistent, sustainable practice.
We’ve also made a few important updates to the site:

• A new FAQ on the Move page (what to expect, where to start, how to progress)
• A new Reset page (what a reset is—and what it isn’t)

And if you’re feeling the need to pause and realign…
The Q2 Reset — April 18 at 10 AM

A 90-minute guided session to:
Move → Reflect → Plan

There’s currently a 2-for-1 offer on Eventbrite—a simple way to do it with a friend or partner.
Because sometimes the fastest way forward…
is to pause.

“When the body is well, the mind becomes clear—and the moment of inspiration can emerge.”

If you’re traveling or prefer to practice at home, you can also join me live online or on-demand—designed for small spaces, wherever you are.
—
Small resets → steady progress.
See you on the mat.

https://mailchi.mp/1ae6cb75073f/april-2026-newsletter

Spring is a natural reset point. A chance to move with intention, clear what’s been building, and step into the next quarter with focus.

03/26/2026

Most people think of a reset as something you plan.

I think of it as something you start with your body.

This is the exact process I use with clients as we move into Q2:

1/ Move
A short standing reset to release tension and create energy

2/ Reflect
Step back and assess what’s working (and what’s not)

3/ Capture
Write it down—clarity doesn’t happen in your head

4/ Plan
Create a simple, focused 90-day plan

The shift is simple:
Movement → creates clarity
Clarity → drives better decisions
Better decisions → create momentum

Small resets → steady progress.
—
If you’re feeling stuck, start with 5 minutes of movement.

Save this for your Q2 reset.

03/24/2026

Most people don’t struggle with motivation.

They struggle with getting started…
and then staying with it.
—
This came up in a recent Q2 Reset:

“I initiated something rather than talking about it—
and started seeing progress.”

That’s the shift.

Not a perfect plan.
Not doing more.

Just starting…
and coming back to it again the next day.
—
What I see all the time:
We think about what we should be doing.

But momentum doesn’t come from thinking.
It comes from doing—just a little at a time.

Move
Notice
Choose
Repeat
—
Not perfect. Just in motion.

If something has been on your mind to start…
this might be your moment.

03/20/2026

What a 1959 Royal Canadian Air Force training film gets right about modern wellbeing…

A Pilates student of mine, Suzanne Steele, PhD (Official War Artist in Afghanistan), recently shared a film on the 5BX Plan.

At the time, nearly a third of RCAF pilots were not fit to fly.

The solution?
5 exercises. 11 minutes. No equipment. Done daily.

It became one of the earliest global fitness movements.

What struck me most…

This wasn’t just about fitness.
It was about capacity.

The idea that consistent physical activity:
• Extends lifespan
• Builds resilience
• Supports mental performance

The movements feel familiar:
Forward fold, core work, back extension, push-ups, running intervals…
In many ways, they mirror the foundational movements we use in Pilates today.

Even Joseph Pilates emphasized:
• Strength + mobility + breath
• A vigorous warm-up
• Daily practice as a discipline

The deeper idea

A strong body creates capacity
for a stronger mind and a more present life.

Not intensity.
Not aesthetics.
But readiness.

Why this matters now
Leaders don’t lack information.

They lack capacity under pressure.
And yet, one of the most effective systems ever created was:
→ Simple
→ Consistent
→ Daily

If 11 minutes could prepare pilots to fly…
What could a daily practice do for how you lead?

Move. Reflect. Plan.
(The Achievable Plan™ was designed to help you build that rhythm.)

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03/06/2026

Save this for your morning reset.

03/05/2026

One idea I’ve been thinking about lately comes from Sell It Like Serhant by Ryan Serhant:

Find – Keep – Do

In business it means:
Find opportunities
Keep clients and relationships
Do the work

But it also works as a simple lens for life.

Find your priorities
What actually moves your life forward.

Keep what sustains you
Your health, energy, and relationships.

Do the daily work
The actions that turn plans into progress.

At Pilates &, we describe the same rhythm as:
Move – Reflect – Plan

Different language.
Same principle.

Sustainable performance comes from finding what matters, keeping what sustains you, and doing the work that moves life forward.

03/03/2026

Spring feels like momentum returning.

Here’s what’s ahead:

🌸 Spring Pilates at CHCC
Classes begin after April 14 (Easter/Spring Break).
Registration opens March 10 — with 20% savings on your session.

🤍 Private Lessons Available
Book like a regular class.
50% savings with Leisure Access.
Focused strength. Better alignment. Real progress.

🎙 March 13 — Guest on Becker’s Business Podcast
We’re talking about scaling businesses, lessons learned, and why wellbeing is becoming a strategic advantage in leadership.

✨ The Achievable Plan™ Complete System is now live on Amazon.
Clarity first. Then action.

I’m ready to spring ahead.

The Spring schedule at Coal Harbour Community Centre is now set. All classes begin after the week of April 14th, following Easter/Spring Break.  

03/03/2026

The Saw is one of those classical Pilates exercises that looks simple - but delivers depth.