Nicole Piller Pilates & Yoga Studio

Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all (I was off line yesterday and loving every minute of it). Although so many seeds were planted along the way to shape me into who I am today, giving birth to my son was my biggest personal awakening and transformation. I loved my mother fiercely, we healed and grew together into the best of friends. She was my rock, my love and light. I thought I could not love anyone like I love her. The birth of my son blew my heart wide open and into anot...her realm of loving. I am committed and bring all I can to my son, and love him unconditionally with my whole heart. Being a mother is the most demanding and hardest job I have ever done. It is daunting and tiring, uplifting and inspiring, fills my heart and soul, and has completely transformed me. To all mothers (of children, fur babies, those birthing projects and ideas), Happy Mother’s Day! #mothersday #motherslove #lovemymom #sacredunion #blessed #gratefulheart #amotherslove #fiercelove #heartchakra #openheart

This is just perfect! Just finished a week long deep dive into shadow work with @ashleyturner1 . A beautiful teacher and healer. Work has a kind of negative / heavy hit to it. I’m going with the reframe of shadow dance / shadow play. It’s a life long dance, an invitation to dance with my shadow, embrace all aspects of me, my humanity- the beautiful, the not-so-good, and (as my son says) the cringe-worthy. Following the path of yoga to make whole. Not turning away from m...y own darkness, but leaning into it so I can not only be compassionate with myself, but with others and ultimately weave it into gold. Getting my dance on! #shadowwork #shadowdance #shadowplay #yogapractice #pathofyoga #unionofmindbodysoul #mantraforhealing #meditation #pranayama #samuriwarrior #warriorspirit #carljung #chakrahealing #rainbowwarriors #slayingit #riseup #actionsteps #alchemize #unconsciousbeliefs #yogapsychesoul #beinghuman #yogateacher #studentoflifeforlife

Happy International Pilates Day! Pilates has been my lifestyle, my grounding, my support, my vocation, my love and passion for over 20 years! It has given me the strength to do things (I could not in my 20's). It gives me a container, it is a resource, my creative outlet, my deep dive and not only makes me feel physically and mentally strong, it lifts my spirits. It is so much more than just a physical practice. I embarked on my first year long comprehensive training in ...1999 with Stott Pilates, and continued 4 years of learning and mentorship with Dianne Miller. I am forever grateful to my teachers and beautiful colleagues here and elsewhere that have helped shape my practice and teaching today. There are so many other amazing teachers (beyond just pilates) I am grateful for. Thank you. And thank you to @sinclairsue for trusting me to teach her, mentor her and be my first graduate of my small and intimate Teacher Training program I branched out to in 2014. A beautiful and dedicated teacher who leads with her heart. Pilates continues to be my calling, my passion, my resource every day. I am so thankful to all my students past and present for creating my small community, my tribe who I love and adore, who create the healing space for us all. You all teach me as much as I teach you. Namaste. xoxo Nicole

I love these sunbeams pouring in on my son. For as long as I can remember, I’ve said to him the sun wakes up when you wake up because you bring sunshine into the world. He is my love and light. I’ve always loved the sun- particularly beams of sunlight which connect me to God / the Divine. Although I grew up in the United Church, as a teenager I thought it was cool to be an atheist (I was reading Camus, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Hesse), and then as a young adult I rejecte...d organized religion. The Divine/ God.... I use the two terms interchangeably, came back into my life while I was on the TTC. I remember reading and then looking outside and the sun was pouring in through the windows. Perhaps it was a slow unfurling..... but it felt like a moment - in that moment in which I awakened to Grace. Tears flowed freely. It simply happened, between Davisville and Eglington subway station. #sunbeams #awakening #divinelight #heartwideopen #dancinginthelight #amotherslove #bringinglightintotheworld #meditation #natureismedicineforthesoul #ordinaryday #simplicity #awakeningtograce #unexpected #heartchakra

Breathing in the beauty. #sunsetlover #sunlover #divineineverything #healinginnature #afterdinnerwalks #sonandmomtime #gratefulheart

Thank you @hilarioushumanitarian for posting this. Since I am not successful with reposts.... I took a screenshot. Cheers to 2021! With love and gratitude to my clients, fiends, and family. #2021 #bringiton #covidtimes_ #sayinithowitis #mytruth #laughteristhebestmedicine #keepinitreal #formynfriendchickenwings

Winter Solstice Online Gathering: Mon. Dec. 21: 7:00 - 7:40 pm Join in community for an online candlelight gathering where we will create a sacred space to breathe, move, and meditate together as well as create a ritual to release anything you wish to let go of. Light a candle, bring a pen and paper or journal, and let’s create space for new things for 2021! Afterwards, grab your favourite bevy and mingle and jingle with all to spread some holiday cheer.... I am thrilled to co-create this evening with my dear friend, healer and meditation teacher, Hilary Bowring. If you wish, you can donate and Pay What You Can: All donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the studio and given to The Daily Food Bank. This is not mandatory. It has been a hard year for many financially, so donations are not necessary. Your presence will be enough! Direct message me or email me at: [email protected] to receive the link to join.

A different Piller Clan gathering this year! For over 50 years we have gathered together at the same location. Blessed to be with each other in this way this year. Who would have thunk it? Remembering a king among men, beloved Harald Piller. Missing him today and holding him close to all of our hearts. His door was open to everyone. I was reminded how he used to say to all who knocked on his door come in, come in, come in. ... always three times. And it was not only an in...vitation to enter his house, but an inviting to enter his life. Merry Christmas , Happy holidays and all the best for the new year. #christmas2020 #familymatters #traditions #christmaseve #mytribe #onlinegatherings #zoomingtogether #merrychristmas

Pure magic. E lights up my life. #christmas #holidaymagic #myguy #loveyoutothemoonandback #lightofmylife #memories #missthisagesometimes

Winter Solstice and Mingle & Jingle: Mon. Dec. 21: 7:00-7:40 pm. Join in community for an online candlelight gathering Monday December 21 at 7:00 pm. We will create a sacred space to breathe, move, and meditate together as well as create a ritual to release anything you wish to let go of. Light a candle, bring a pen and paper or journal, and let’s create space for new things for 2021! Afterwards, grab your favourite bevy and mingle and jingle with all to spread some holid...ay cheer. I am thrilled to have my first meditation teacher and healer Hilary Bowring co-create the evening with me. She has been meditating and teaching for over 25 years. It will be an honour to have her help lead this event. If you wish, you can donate and Pay What You Can: All donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the studio and given to The Daily Food Bank. This is not mandatory. It has been a hard year for many financially, so donations are not necessary. Your presence will be enough! Please RSVP at [email protected], or direct message me to attend and receive the zoom link.

Some who wear tattered rags carry jewels in their hidden pockets. Rage disguises an inherent power, shame carries innocence at its core, and terror offers a direct path to fearlessness. Our shadows bear essential radiance ~John Prendergast We all have our wounds and shadow sides. I used to separate my shadow sides, view them as negative and things I had to work on to overcome. The above quote from the book The Deep Heart is helping me with radical acceptance of myself ...(and others). Embracing all aspects of myself from my heart space. I am whole and wounded, not either or. This awakening does not free me from my psychological issues and triggers.... but it offers safe and kind space in which to grow and flourish. Then we have the chance to turn our pain and suffering into gold. Love to all of you. #radicalselflove #radicalacceptance #heartspaces #beinghuman #wholeness #embracingshadowself #warrior #shadowwork #chakrahealing #deepheart #forgiveness #beauty #kindnessismyreligion #actsofkindness #selfacceptance #selflove #integration #yogajourney #yogapractice #healingtime #rainbowwarriorstribe #beautyeveryehere

Magic everywhere. Grateful. #beachestoronto #magesticnature #beautyeverywhere ... #torontoinnovember #happinessishere #gratefulheart #healingtime #feedingmysoul #heartwideopen #breathingspace #opening See more

There is beauty everywhere.... I just forget sometimes. #beautyeverywhereyoulook #biketrailstoronto #resetinnature #timeinnature #grounding... #wickedbikeride #favouriteplaylist #summervibes #happyhour #happyplace #connectingtosource #breathe #inhalingbeauty #exhalinggratitude #movementheals #mentalhealth #gettingoutside #shiftinperspective #selfcarethursday #happinessis #gratefulheart See more

The Woodrow Mamas..... helping carry me through lockdown number 2 ! Love these gals. Thanks @s_luck_ for organizing. Love you gals! #covid #covidtoronto #woodrowmamas #mytribe #grateful #sunnydays #lesluestreetspit #naturewithmygals #helpingeachother #inittogether #love

Toronto in November! Absorbing the sun, warmth, wind, water..... body heart and soul are singing after a long night and day keeping a watchful and anxious eye on things south of the border. Praying.... praying..... #elections2020 #beachestoronto #summervibes #torontoinnovember #walkinginnature #feelinguntamed #praying #chakrahealing #intheelements #grateful #covidtimes #healingplace #unionofmindbodysoul #being #beingalone #findinggod

Like a moth to the flame.... I never tire of this place. The summer that keeps on giving. #thebeachestoronto #lakeontario #greatlakebeaches #summervibes #summerday #happyplace #happyfriday #nuturing #healingplace #lovemycity #mentalhealth #nourishingmysoul

Music and dancing free me, connect me, ground me, liberate me. Whether I’m out (and dancing with one of my favourite people @danaglass11 ), or alone, when I blast music that rocks my soul, I am reminded of my untamed, fierce, wild self. This weekend I did a lot of dancing.... the vibrations, music, lyrics and movement was like loosening soil to create space and plant new seeds. My song of the summer: Roses.... #dancelikenooneswatching #dancingqueen #spodifyplaylists #freedom #movementheals #danceeverydamnday #rockinmysoul #joyful #joyfulliving #leanintoit #loseyourself #happiness

Deep Dive....union of mind, body, spirit. Reading has always been one of my prime catalysts for change. Then, I write (and write and write), to help digest what I’ve read and also separate my own story from other’s (as an empath and one who struggles with boundaries, I can easily confuse other’s stories for my own). Then, I need to get out of my head and into my body. I do this through my sacred yoga practice to create space and opening in my body, drop into feeling, and mov...e stuff through my body. I use elements to help guide me: earth, water, fire, and air. Earth: grounding down to support, ground and stabilize me. Element of the first chakra. Water: element of the second chakra. Fluidity, flow and allowing my feeling/ emotions to guide me. Fire: strength, power, alchemy. Element of the third chakra which is the energy and action centre. I am strong. I am brave. I am a warrior. Air: expansiveness, open, space: element of the heart chakra. Breath guiding all movements. Finally, integrating mind and body into the Trinity with meditation to connect to my soul. Connecting to the divinity within and all around me to guide me. All the answers are within. Am I brave enough to live from my heart? I’ve had the time to look fear in the eye, be with my fear and say I see you I feel you . And now you may walk with me, but not guide me. You may be with me but not control me. Some days I will falter, some days I’ll stand strong in my heart center.... but I’ll keep showing up for myself so I can show up for others. #deepdive #yogapractice #breathe #breathworkhealing #chakrayoga #chakrahealing #heartspace #sacredspace #movementheals #alchemy #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #bravewarrior #feelthefeardoitanyway #healingspace #untamedbook #untamed #trust #trustyourintuition #warrior #still #sinkwithin #space #elements #yoga #pranayama #meditation

Returning to what feels like home. Thanks @judywilkings for your cottage at a different time of year. Spending an extended weekend solo. Embracing time to breathe, do yoga, read, walk in nature, be by the water, reflect, and just sink into being. Sad to have cancelled girls weekend with my beautiful and amazing friends @ayoungeli , @bijooboo and @s_luck_ Perhaps everything was unfolding so I could come alone and have time and space to go within. Instead of going outwards f...or answers, going within: breathe, turn inward, sink - Glennon Doyle. Committing to listen (and trust) my inner guidance.... liberating, empowering, and scary as hell. #cottagelife #mindenhills #nutureinnature #fallcolours #healingtime #spacetobreathe #divingwithin #deepdive #being #gratefulheart #solo #deeplistening #meditation #bestill #knowing #beingbrave #empowering #feelthefearanddoitanyway #shadowworkoctober

Beautiful flowers given to me by Pascal. Grateful. In these challenging times where I find it all too easy to focus on the negatives (and we are hard wired that way), I am making a conscious decision and effort today to drop into gratitude, especially when I feel negatively towards someone or about something and focus on the positive thing(s) about that person or situation. Usually, I find more than one.... it’s like a game, and it changes my vibration on a cellular level. J...ust for today, I will be grateful for.... one day at a time. To all my friends, family, clients, and all who have been part of my journey, thank you. #lifelongjourney #happythanksgiving #familytime #beautyinflowers #gratefulheart #gratitudegame #changeonacellularlevel #powerfulpractices #openingheartspace #heartchakrahealing

Filling my cup by the water. One of my favourite things is to watch the sun shimmering on the lake. For me it’s my vital connection to the Divine: God dancing on the water. Grateful for this beautiful day #beaches #lakeontario #happyplace #rechargingmysoul #rechargerenew #mentalhealthmatters #connectingtodivine #watergodess #summervibes #soulthings #selfcare #torontosummers