Metaphysical Pilates is a holistic practice for achieving a more conscious mind and healthy body.
09/08/2026
There is a difference between hoping, believing, and knowing.
The deepest shift happens when we stop looking outside ourselves for proof and begin moving from “Will this happen for me?” to “This is already who I am.”
Knowing doesn’t need validation. It simply is.
✨ What do you already know to be true about yourself?
The best instructors don’t just tell you what to do—they teach you why you’re doing it. 🤍
In this Classes In Session feature, Gloria walks you through the Elephant Stretch on the reformer while demonstrating the key cues that help you move with better control, alignment, and intention.
When you understand the movement, you get more out of every repetition.
Save this for your next Pilates class, and book your session online to experience expert guidance every step of the way.
Where you place your hands matters more than you think. 🤍 Proper hand placement on the footbar creates better alignment, improves stability, and helps you move with greater control and confidence throughout your practice. Sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference. Ready to refine your technique? Join us in class and keep learning with every movement.
25/07/2026
Mark your calendars!
Beginning the second week of August, our class offerings will change for Thursday 5pm and Friday 10am.
August 6: Thursday 5pm CHAIR will become ADVANCED CHAIR
August 7: Friday 10am BALANCE 2.0 will become ADVANCED MAT/TOWER
We look forward to welcoming you to these classes ✨️
The Side Split may look simple, but it’s all about control—not momentum. ✨
This reformer exercise challenges your balance, strengthens your inner and outer thighs, engages your core, and improves hip stability while teaching your body to move with precision. Every inch of movement is intentional, making it a true test of strength, alignment, and control.
At Metaphysical Pilates, we focus on quality movement because that’s where lasting strength begins.
Book your class online today and experience the difference. 🤍
A great Pilates instructor doesn’t just tell you what to do—they show you.
Ashley demonstrates each movement with intention so you can better understand proper alignment, technique, and body awareness before you perform it yourself. Seeing the movement first helps build confidence, improves form, and creates a stronger mind-body connection.
At Metaphysical Pilates, every class is designed to educate just as much as it is to strengthen. Because when you understand the movement, you perform it with purpose.
✨ Book your class online and experience the difference that intentional instruction makes.
16/07/2026
An Exciting New Chapter Begins!
I am honored to share that Metaphysical Pilates is now an official STOTT PILATES® Academy Partner and is currently the only active STOTT PILATES Academy Partner in the Chicago metropolitan area.
This partnership represents far more than a milestone for our studio—it reflects a commitment to advancing the quality of Pilates education in our community.
For years, Metaphysical Pilates has been dedicated to helping individuals move with greater strength, awareness, and purpose. Today, that mission expands beyond teaching clients to educating the next generation of Pilates professionals.
Over the coming months, we will begin offering internationally recognized STOTT PILATES® instructor education, including:
• Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals
• Intensive Mat-Plus™ Certification
• Intensive Reformer Certification
• Equipment Certification Courses
• Workshops & Continuing Education
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, or you’re an instructor looking to continue your education, we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently building our interest list as we finalize our education calendar.
Who should join?
• Aspiring Pilates instructors
• Certified instructors seeking STOTT education
• Personal trainers
• Physical therapists
• Movement professionals looking to expand their expertise
No commitment is required—joining the interest list simply ensures you’ll be among the first to receive course dates, workshops, and updates.
📩 Send us a DM, email us at [email protected], or visit our website to join the interest list.
Thank you to our incredible community for believing in Metaphysical Pilates. Your trust has made this moment possible, and I am excited to begin this next chapter together.
With gratitude,
Gloria Santiago
Founder & Owner
Metaphysical Pilates
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 15:00 |