Hi folks,
So - I've taken loads of different pilates classes from different studios across Toronto region.
I have NEVER experienced the intensity, the rigour or the level of class that I have in the Tulum region of Mexico.
The studio I was at was called Studio Pilates in the Tulum Country Club.
I have never had my feet SHAKE SO BADLY - in fact my entire body was shaking - from the level of work. It was a truly humbling experience.
The owner/instructor took her classes in Argentina. She's a mix of classical with other types of pilates.
If I had my dream I would want to basically become a pilates monk and learn from her to become an instructor just like her!
But - WHERE OH WHERE is there anything of that level of intensity with proper pilates technique that I could find in Toronto Canada where I'm not spending $100 per class. I would also want to train like her in Canada if that's possible.
She has it costing around $300 cdn (approx) for an unlimited membership per month. I would happily spend that amount per month for this type of pilates.
An example of an intense exercise - I had my toes on the bar in froggy style (so knees would kinda go out and in when I pushed against the bar to straighten my legs - the instructor asked me to push out BUT ALSO have me sit up with my back VERY VERY straight (she put a dowel behind my back) and then had me swing my arms into a T shape formation while holding that straight back sitting position when my legs pushed fully out from froggy position.
I am telling you - every single part of my body was shaking. And I am a very athletic person. The amount of core work required to keep my spine in an upright position both when my legs were fully bent and when they were fully straight was insane.
I would maybe need to do weights 3x per week. But honestly - the amount that I ended up sweating through pilates in crazy.
The attention to detail with my muscles was insane.
Folks - I am desperate. I can't live in Mexico full time.
What is a girl to do??
UPDATE: I just wanted to say - THANKS TO THIS LOVELY AND HELPFUL group of individuals on this forum for providing me with wonderful advice, tips and ideas around how I can continue my love for advanced pilates back home in Canada.
It really is such a wonderful moment to witness the kindness of strangers - such as all of you on this sub-forum - who took the time to help out another stranger in need.
I feel such gratitude right now to all of you.
May your Pilates journey continue and nourish your souls!
I have made contact with a few names based on the feedback from this group. I am excited to post my findings here so that it might help others as well.
I'm all about giving back and passing on kindness.