Pilates North

September Focus

All this shoulder & scapula work hasn't been wasted- it's all been preparation for this months focus 😍 planks.

If you've attended any of my classes (Steph) you know I aim to make a plank lover out of you. I see benefits to all areas of growth in Pilates with a confident plank holder. Better body awareness, more confident posture, enhanced breath connection & stronger work ethic.. to name a few.

Although this is a challenge month- the goals are going to be self-determined, although your teachers will help you set and achieve them.

Exercise focus:
Mat: Standard, Side & Reverse Planks
Chair: One Arm Push Hand on Floor
Reformer: Long Stretch, Control Front & Back
Cadillac: Trapeze Planks

This is also our RUOK? Fundraising month- where we are reminded of the importance of checking in within with one another. Yoga by donation on September 12th- make sure you're there! Your sun sals will be on point with all this planking focus. ☀️

This focus is among my favourites- watch the passion pour.

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This year marks our 5th year of raising awareness and funds for RUOK? — and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We’ll kick off the morning with The Told You So Truck from 7:30am. Come down, grab a brew and connect with the community before yoga with The Wild Within.

From 8–9am, Sharn will guide us through a beautiful flow centred around checking in with ourselves, slowing down and creating space to connect with each other.

Then from 9am–1pm, we’ll open the mats at Balance Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 4 hours of rounds — physical exhaustion to better understand the toll of mental exhaustion. But more than that, it’s an opportunity to connect, check in, and remind each other that we are not alone.

A cash box will be at the front desk - or donate anytime to https://join.ruok.org.au/fundraisers/BalanceBJJ/balance-bjjs-4-hour-roll-2026

Whether you join the yoga session, roll with us, enjoy a coffee, or simply come down to support — you’re welcome.

Let’s get together, start a conversation and raise some much-needed funds for RUOK?

Come for coffee/yoga/bjj. Stay for connection.

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Pilates North is 6!

And the milestones keep stacking up 🩷 it's been 6 years of pursuing a life built on commitment to self-belief. That's the foundation- and standing on that foundation through storms of mistrust, mistakes and all the wobbles in between.

So this year comes with deep appreciation to the members who have believed in me, the teachers that stand beside me and my business partner who holds me up. On my best days and worst.

This year the celebration is happening quietly- however members will get some opportunities to win prizes throughout the week! One member a day and all you need to do to enter is show up to your sessions! 6 prizes to be won- this week and next. So come to your class- you might win a prize & and share your care by writing a love note on our board 💌

A new month also means a new focus 🧘‍♀️ - this month we are working on over head strengthening. This will be in all planes of motion and with or without load. This is for shoulder & thoracic mobility and neck & back strengthening- preparation for September. Exercise focus: YTA, straight back on the short box and in back rowing, swan dive & more.

Thank you for sharing an amazing 6 years with me ✌🏼

July Focus

This month we will be rolling through our spine. This seemingly basic skill gets tougher over time. We often adjust our lifestyle to accommodate stiffness rather than addressing the loss of mobility. Rolling through the spine should be the first movement we do in the morning and the last we do before we close our eyes at night.

Exercise Focus: roll-up, roll-over, back rowing roll-downs, RB series on the box, hip rolls all variations, etc.

Homework: roll-ups

Advanced work: semicircle & teaser on the LB

'If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.' - Joseph Pilates (dang Joe).

In this room there is no judgement (unless you don't vibe Pilates 👎🏼) - some people have a more naturally bendable spine (which often offers some strength or stability challenges). We are looking for our own progression throughout- getting stronger, maintaining or regaining mobility- old is the goal.

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June Focus

This month's focus is inspired by the gorgeous .bertrame. This woman has set goals for herself and smashed them! She's moving on to pull-ups- and it's inspiring.

So all Cadillac hangs are on the table. They are scalable so everyone can feel supported. We want you to tell us your hanging goals (write it on the board in studio or drop it below 👇🏼). From static hangs & scapula pull ups to ab tucks & reverse pull ups. We will counter all this pulling with push movements - specifically focused on LB facing the bar, up stretch & control front on the reformer.

Looking forward to entering this month with intention.

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May Focus 🎂

It’s that time of year again- my birthday month, so I act like Oprah and give you my favourite things! I share my month with two of the best- Sharn & Lou. So this time it's "our favourite things".

Coincidentally- our choices all complement each other so here we go:

🎈Lou's up first with bridges & push-thru with feet on bar (parakeet) bird 🦜

🎈Sharn's birthday is mid-May and of course she chose snake & side bends 🐍

🎈And my birthdays last- entering a new decade 🫣 I chose star- want to see what progress we can make this month. ⭐️ Will also be working on hangs/pull-ups with anyone who is keen. Let me know below 👇🏼

Lucky to have the teachers I do. Growing something I'm super proud of.

- Steph

If you're interested in being part of the Pilates North // Balance BJJ community book a trial session here -> https://app.clubworx.com/websites/balance-bjj--pilates-north

The biggest request we get is for a beginners class- so here it is. Thursdays at 430pm followed by an All-Levels class.

We have a small room. Four Reformers and one big-daddy Cadillac. Having classes limited to five people allows us to focus in on what's needed in the room- attention to scapula stabilisation- you got it! Knee injury- we can work with that! Post-natal recovery- too easy! So most of our sessions are All-Levels sessions that are scaled according to who is in the room from no experience to advanced.

However- if you're looking to slow things down, to zero in on the basic principles and to deepen your understanding and practice- Thursdays might be just what you're looking for.

If you're a member- book in on your app & any new members- message us or click on the booking link in our profile.

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If you're interested in being part of the Pilates North // Balance BJJ community book a trial session here -> https://app.clubworx.com/websites/balance-bjj--pilates-north

This Anzac Day - Saturday April 25th we honour those that have served.

830-930am from .flow will be hosting a yoga session open to all-levels- members & non (14y+). Sharn has deep roots connected to this day. Come surround her and as she guides you through gentle movement & mindfulness.

930-11am there will be a BJJ Open Mat. We have many members who have served - show up to show your support & gratitude.

Please bring a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to the Veterans Grappling Foundation (a DGR-status registered charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of current and former Australian Defence Force members and first responders.

Pilates studio will be closed that day - get your sessions in early.

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If you're interested in being part of the Pilates North // Balance BJJ community book a trial session here -> https://app.clubworx.com/websites/balance-bjj--pilates-north

April Focus 🐣

We have a small room (6 students max)- this allows us to really focus in. To give you the attention that you need (and pay for frankly). Whether you like the spotlight or the thought of being seen makes you want to hide- the intention to give each individual the best opportunity to succeed is still there.

Part of being seen is recognising where the room needs attention- so this month we focus on wrists and ankles. Little anchor points for our hands to forearms and feet to shins- these delicate joints are often weak points for the greater extremities. We will work on positioning that best supports during challenging movements and strengthening that works though all ROMs. Those new little weighted balls are going to come in handy this month.

Often heard in Pilates Studios around the world-
Teacher - where did you feel that?
Student - my wrists
Teacher - oh good 🤦🏼‍♀️

Let's put a stop to this ☝🏼

Stronger anchors. Better structure.

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If you're interested in being part of the Pilates North // Balance BJJ community book a trial session here -> https://app.clubworx.com/websites/balance-bjj--pilates-north