Body Harmonics instructors land key roles on ONETV’s new Pilates TV show—Pilates, movement and exercise enjoy resurgence post-pandemic Back in June 2022, when Zoomer Media producer Kevin Craig was looking for certified Pilates teachers for a new “fitness” show on ONETV, who could have predicted that three Body Harmonics teachers would go on to ace…
Where are they now? Angela Sauvé followed her passion for Pilates while growing a community of movement enthusiasts Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Trainer and Education Partner, Angela Sauvé, 43, was one of the first Pilates instructors in her home town of Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario, just across the border from the US…
Where are they now? Donna Furnival embraces Pilates & Movement as a lifestyle For studio owner and Body Harmonics Education Partner, Donna Furnival, 45, it’s all about embracing and teaching “movement as a lifestyle.” Whether coaching clients, raising children or training teachers, she takes a preventative, therapeutic and functional approach by educating people about how…
Where are they now? Nancy McKinnon shares her secret to a long and successful career as a Pilates teacher and movement educator Career longevity. It’s a topic that interests Body Harmonics Teacher and Faculty Member, Nancy McKinnon, BASc (Hons), who has been teaching Pilates & Movement to clients and students full-time for more than two…
Where Are They Now? Pilates & Movement teacher Dee Osborne found her prenatal Pilates and postnatal Pilates niche by being curious, passionate and doing the work Often, when she kicks off one of her prenatal Pilates and postnatal Pilates Advanced Education courses at Body Harmonics, Teacher Trainer Dee Osborne breaks the ice with a “diastasis…
Where Are They Now? From passionate dancer to passionate Pilates teacher How Sook Fun Chen, Body Harmonics Certified Teacher Trainer and Education Partner, fuels her passion for teaching In this, the third article in our Where are they now? series on Shoptalk, we learn more about how Sook Fun Chen positively affects the lives of…
Where Are They Now? Making lemonade out of lemons with Holly Wallis, BA, Body Harmonics Certified Teacher Trainer and Education Partner In this, the second in our Where are they now? series on Shoptalk, we learn how Body Harmonics graduate and Education Partner, Holly Wallis, has drawn on her can-do attitude and business skills to…
Where Are They Now? Up close with Caitlin Bovée, BA & Sc., Body Harmonics Certified Teacher Trainer and Education Partner In this, the first in our Where are they now? series on Shoptalk, we learn what inspired one of Body Harmonics’ first graduates and very first Education Partner to share the transformative benefits of Pilates…
Inspiring movement and exercise ideas for Pilates teachers Rewind to a few months ago, to a time when we were all teaching in studios, and it seemed that there was never a lack of creativity. You could look around the studio and take in inspiration from fellow teachers working with clients, take a class at…
Simple desk exercises New Year’s resolutions are a great way to re-focus our motivation for the coming year. Unfortunately, though, many of us set goals that are so ambitious we don’t end up sticking with them. And we feel disappointed if we don’t see immediate results. It’s the unfortunate consequence of living in a fast-paced…
Steps to make a career change Entering a new year often generates a sense of renewed energy that motivates us to achieve goals, check off that “to do” list, and reach new heights professionally and personally. My recent interactions with clients have reminded me that while reflecting on the past decade may be natural, looking…
Developing listening skills Before embarking on my career in Pilates & Movement education, I worked in the field of public relations for more than a decade. Given that my work had always been in client care, and essentially to listen and communicate, I’d always considered myself a great listener. As a teacher, I quickly discovered…
20 Years Strong Body Harmonics has been a leader in Pilates, movement and health since it was founded by Margot McKinnon 20 years ago. On Friday, November 16, 2018, staff, clients and new friends came together to celebrate this amazing milestone at our Flagship location in Toronto. Whether you want to relive the event or…
20 years in the Pilates business This is a big year for women and a big year for Body Harmonics. So, on the eve of International Women’s Day, which happens to coincide with Body Harmonics’ 20th Anniversary year, it seems fitting to celebrate—by applauding the many women behind the growth of Pilates and by learning…
Pilates is more than just “my job” Over the holidays I was at a party making small talk when I was asked what I do for a living. I hesitated to answer, as I always do. I stammered for a moment and then said, “I teach Pilates.” The usual questions for someone not familiar with…
It’s been 9 years since I began my journey with Body Harmonics. Every day I’m so grateful I chose to complete my Pilates Teacher Training here. I wish I could say that I did a ton of research before delving into Body Harmonics and embarking on my Pilates career, but I can’t. It was a…
At Body Harmonics we work with clients one-on-one and in group classes. We have more than 1,100 visits per week at our studios and both our classes and one-on-one sessions are equally popular. Some clients have a preference between one method of training and other clients do both. Although there are similarities, in the equipment…
On September 8th Body Harmonics hosted its first Pilates Teacher Training Open House in Toronto—a chance to meet teacher trainers, learn more about the teacher training program, even take classes and get up close and personal with Margot McKinnon, founder of Body Harmonics and Director of Body Harmonics Teacher Training. The “Who’s Who” of Who…
Every year the Body Harmonics Pilates and Movement Teacher Training program grows. We’ve got a full Pilates Comprehensive Track, nearly 50 Continuing Education Workshops and three Specialist diploma programs. Our training is offered in Toronto, across Canada and now worldwide. Maybe you’re interested in becoming a Pilates teacher and you’ve got some questions to clear…
Body Harmonics has been part of The Yoga Conference and Show for several years now and we are thrilled to be back. We love this event because of the upbeat energy and chance to meet so many people from the yoga world and beyond. This year we have an expanded presence at the show. In…
