EAST Studio

On August 17th, we open the doors to TWO studios (waaahhhooooo!) and begin a whole new chapter of this community.

More space. More classes. More ways to move.

And the best part? One pass gets you into BOTH studios AND your passes never expire (yes, you read that correctly).

Our new schedules run August 17th–September 21st, including 13 FREE Community Classes every week led by our newest teachers-in-training.

We built EAST. We dreamed up WEST.
Now we get to grow into both. Stay tuned for the full schedule.

It’s kinda chic to give classes away.
13 free community classes every week. New teachers need somewhere to learn. Communities need somewhere to begin.

It’s kinda chic to let class passes never expire.
Life happens. The class you paid for will still be here when you get back.

It’s kinda chic to have two studios without making you choose one.
One pass. Two locations. Same pricing.

It’s kinda chic to know the springs aren’t the whole story.
Reformer. Mat. Yoga. Because a strong practice isn’t built on one piece of equipment.

It’s kinda chic to know who’s actually running your studio.
20+ years teaching. 30+ years in business. Still teaching. Still learning. Still very much here.

There’s a lot that goes into choosing where you move, practise and spend your time.

At EAST+WEST, we’re incredibly lucky to be led by Caren Cooper-Bridel, who brings more than 20 years of teaching experience and over 30 years of business experience to our studios.

That experience is woven into so much of what we do — from the classes on our schedule and the teachers we bring onto our team, to the community we continue to build at both EAST and WEST.

It’s thoughtful. It’s experienced. And it’s always evolving.

Because where you practise matters — and so do the people behind it.

Come move with us. EAST+WEST.

If these walls could talk…

They’d tell stories of big dreams, long nights, little footsteps, and a whole lot of faith.

EAST was built while raising babies, chasing a vision, and believing that one day this empty space would become a place where people could move, heal, and belong.

Five years later, we’re still humbled by what this community has become.

To every member, instructor, friend, family member, contractor, volunteer, and supporter who has been part of this journey—thank you. You helped build something far greater than our iconic brick walls.

Here’s to the first five years, and to everything still to come.

Hot take: Reformer isn’t better than Mat. It’s just a different teacher.

Think of Reformer Pilates as supported strength training. The springs provide feedback and resistance, helping you discover muscles you didn’t know you had while challenging stability in a whole new way.

Mat Pilates is where the magic becomes yours.

Without springs or straps to assist, your body becomes the resistance. You learn to create stability from the inside out, build deep core strength, improve body awareness, and move with control anywhere—not just on the reformer.

Together, they create a stronger, more resilient body:
✨ Reformer builds confidence.
✨ Mat builds mastery.
✨ One supports you.
✨ One challenges you.
✨ Both make the other better.

That’s why we teach both.

Because the goal isn’t to get really good at using a reformer. It’s to get really good at moving through life. 🤍

WE SPY…

A little EAST moment in the b, halfmoon newsletter.

We’re proud to exclusively use their props throughout EAST + WEST—and even prouder to support a female-founded business that continues to champion other women.

Women supporting women. That’s something we’ll always stand behind. Tag some of your favourite women owned businesses below - bonus points for the local babes!

Whether you’re drawn to the full moon or simply the pause it invites, let this be your reminder:

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about paying attention.

At EAST+WEST, we believe transformation doesn’t happen all at once. It happens through the small choices you make every day…the breath you take before reacting, the class you almost skipped, the moment you choose to care for yourself instead of pushing yourself harder.

This week, let your practice become your ritual.

✨ Release what no longer supports you.
✨ Strengthen what carries you forward.
✨ Move with intention.
✨ Rest without guilt.
✨ Honour the body that carries you through every season of life.

Like every inhale and exhale, life is a balance of letting go and welcoming in.

No matter what you join us for, arrive exactly as you are. There is nothing to prove here. Only an opportunity to reconnect with your body, your breath, and yourself.

You don’t need the perfect moment to begin.

You only need this one.

🌙 See you soon (and under the moon)

Between the sprinkler chaos, snack requests, and a million little interruptions, finding time for yourself isn’t always easy — but those moments matter.

Even if it’s just an hour to breathe, move, and reset (without someone yelling “Mom!” from across the yard 😉).

Make some time for YOU this summer. Come escape the chaos and join us at one of our EAST/WEST studios — your mat is waiting. 🧘‍♀️✨