St. Louis Pilates Lab

PILATES FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

Often called a silent disease, osteoporosis affects one in four women over 65. Strength, resistance and balance training are all critical to help prevent falls, fractures and broken bones. This workshop covers effective Pilates protocol for osteoporosis: what to avoid, how to introduce and progress exercises, and how to deliver safe and seamless programming. This workshop is open to Pilates instructors as well as students of Pilates, and is eligible for two NPCP CECs.

Saturday, September 12th
11:00am - 1:00pm
In studio and online

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Teacher training is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your career. The Pilates industry is unregulated, which means the range of programs out there is wide, from rigorous, multi-year apprenticeships to weekend certifications that will leave you underprepared and underpaid.

The Pilates Lab offers a 30-week, 600+ hour Primary Certification program in partnership with Real Pilates NYC. Applications are open for Fall 2026. Questions? Link in bio!

Most people don’t know there are two very different things called Pilates.

There’s contemporary Pilates, and Classical Pilates. They aren’t the same thing.

Classical Pilates is a complete system, developed by Mr. Pilates himself, taught through an unbroken lineage of instructors, on apparatus he designed, in the sequence he intended.

Contemporary Pilates may give you a workout. But it’s not the full system. You might be doing reformer classes, but you’d get better results by doing authentic Pilates.

Swipe to learn the difference! 🤓

Five years ago The Pilates Lab opened its doors with a dream. Today we have a community. And we couldn’t be more grateful for every single person who has been a part of it. To the next 5 years — we can’t wait! 🎉

This utterly joyful woman turned 85 this summer, and we’re still celebrating her unstoppable commitment to the Pilates method. 🙌

A Pilates practitioner for over 30 years, she shows up at The Lab with a smile twice a week for her lessons.

Classical Pilates is for all ages and all stages for strength, mobility and longevity. We’re here to help you achieve your goals.

The Pilates world can sometimes feel divided: classical vs. contemporary, comprehensive programs vs. weekend certifications, independent studios vs. large chains.

This past weekend, Kristen was in Dallas teaching continuing education workshops. The teachers in attendance came from a wide range of certifications and backgrounds, yet everyone shared the same goal: a genuine desire to learn.

That spirit is exactly what we’ve always worked to cultivate at The Pilates Lab. A space that is welcoming to everyone, regardless of background, age, experience, or fitness level. You don’t have to know everything to show up, and you don’t have to already be “fit” to belong.

We’re proud to stand for unity, rigorous education, and excellence in teaching, both at home in our studio and on the road. You belong here. 💛

The most practical luxury is the freedom to slow down, explore, and listen.

What does my body need today? What would actually feel good? What changes if I place my hands on the footbar just a little differently?

There’s something different about approaching your body with respect, supporting it instead of pushing through.

When you give yourself that kind of attention, the outside noise fades. Movement in the studio becomes less about effort and more about feeling.

When we ask, “How does that feel? What do you notice?” we’re inviting you to tune in to yourself.

Strength builds quietly with that level of focus. Confidence follows.

This is what we practice here: exploring and listening.