Michelle Hales Pilates

Celebrating my birthday today! Loving my earrings from @studioy.handmade ....check her out!!!! #handcrafted #supportsmallbusiness

Secret about me. I seriously love gnomes. Please.... Discuss. #gnome

ARE YOU READY??? I am! I’m ready to meet you where you are.... I’m ready to show you how strong you are..even if you can’t see it. I’m ready to see you beam with confidence! Are you ready? I have a limited number of spaces and am currently accepting new clients on Mondays at my Junction location and Wednesday’s and Thursdays at @inhabitpilates in the Annex! The wait is over!!! Drop me a message below if you are interested in seeing me!

EXTEND YOUR HIPS!!!! I have never had anyone walk through my door and say: Michelle, I want to crush the Pilates method. Seriously, I want you to take me from beginner to advanced on every piece of equipment and I also want to learn AND perfect the entire mat repertoire.... Hard. Never. What I ALWAYS hear is: I want to feel stronger after pregnancies. I’m tired of back pain. I’m far too young to have hip pain like this. I want to walk upright and feel strong and confident in my body. I don’t want MS to define me. I am tired of feeling like I’m going to break into a million pieces. I’m afraid of falling. I’m afraid I can’t get off the floor. Strength. Power. Confidence. That’s why people come. And it usually start by extending your hips. What’s your reason why?

I’M BACK!!! I didn’t realize how much Covid has impacted me until I left it for a few days. I never thought of myself as a person who suffers from anxiety or depression...for me and I’m sure for many others Covid has made all of our emotions ...bigger, and brighter.... Taking time away gave me time to reflect on all of the things I am truly grateful for...my family, and my friends. As I shifted my focus towards gratitude I then began to relax and enjoy the present moments. Vacation takeaway 2020: 1. BE GRATEFUL 2. BE PRESENT Thoughts?

RECHARGING! Haven’t stopped since this whole Covid thing started. See you next week.

MEET ME AT THE MAT!! 2 free lessons! One of the challenges movement teachers are facing right now is navigating the online space.... I never in a million years expected I would be teaching online. Never. Ever! I LOVE IT! My dream is to be able to share my love of movement and help you push past ANY and ALL physical and mental limitations! https://michelle-s-school-863e.thinkific.com//movement-fun

GOT CURVES??? So do I. Don’t fight them...love them!... There is no such thing as a perfectly neutral spine. I hate to break it to you...but we are all imperfect. Can I straighten your spine? Hard no. Can I teach you to work with your curves. Hard yes. Let’s talk!

RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE!!!! Resistance and load are your friends. I also believe in lots of repetitions...nothing wrong with that.... I promise I will not ask you to squeeze your muscles...Your body will make new connections and your muscles will know exactly what to do! I promise!! #strength #perspective #wellness #healthyhabitspayoff Thanks @adammcatee_fitness_and_pilates for the pic!!!

Feels great to be back teaching in studio privates and semi-privates. A BIG thank you to everyone who kept me going!!!!

Brene gets it every damn time. I encourage you to show up for yourself. Even by thinking one good thought.... It all adds up. I’ll try a little harder as well. #showup #showupeveryday #healthyhabits #love

I DID IT!!! Published my first online class! Go to Thinkific and check it out!... You can pay me with your feedback! #faceyourfears #movement #health #strong

I DON’T HAVE TIME TO WORKOUT!!!! Yes you do. You have loads. You are just not showing up for yourself like you do for everyone else.... You are important. You are valuable. I have Mondays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm for privates or duets (shared bubble). It’s time to show up. Comment for details or DM See you soon! #selfcare #fitnesstoronto #pilatestoronto

This #challenge was inspired by the increasing violence against women in Turkey. As a woman, as a mother of daughters I passionately believe that all women have the right to live safely and have absolute ownership of their bodies and lives I believe this is about #womensupportingwomen to safely carve out their dreams.