Monument Pilates

Fix. Correct. These were words I used all the time when I first started teaching. They were words I grew up with in the dance world as well. I still find myself having a hard time adjusting the way I speak about teaching Pilates and helping students and clients find a different position, tempo or intention.

Guide, adjust, refine. As I continue to teach focusing on the little details can make such a big change. At Monument you will find teachers that want to help you get the most out of every exercise. Sometimes that means we let you move through it, getting a little messy, but we can see that you're trying to figure it out. Sometimes that means we step in, sometimes with our hands but sometimes just with presence and words. Try this, what if you did x.

We are here to guide you, to adjust movements and positions, to refine the specifics. Sometimes these things take a while to become second nature. Don't worry if sometimes you struggle. We will encourage you to do hard things. And! Good things take time. We're not in a rush.

EMILY! Meet our member! We love Emily. She came in on Day 2 of business last year. And on her birthday. She has her favorite reformer and we love her for that. She is consistent, always showing up 3 times a week. Rarely do you see a late cancel from this one. She's got the best tats, and a love for our grip socks with a little profanity. From one sailor mouth to another, I appreciate that. She's an ass kicker. I can tell. Emily! We are lucky to have you as a member of Monument!

Today is that day. We opened our doors and taught our first classes on September, 1st 2025. One year ago today. And in true Andrew fashion, we've got a shirt to mark the date. The front is simple. 1. The back, you will find all the people who joined us this past year AND made it through our one year anniversary. All of the teachers and how many classes were taught, over 2000 by the way. Again, Monument Teachers and Monument Members I can not thank you enough for putting your trust in us. There would be no Monument Pilates without all of y'all. Check it out at wearmonument.com There are many styles and colors to choose from!

I can't believe it. We opened our doors on September 1st of 2025. As we approach this year mark I feel nothing but gratitude (maybe a tiny but of tiredness too :) ! Andrew and I have had a blast slowly building Monument. I couldn't be more thankful to all our amazing teachers. We would have no classes if it weren't for them giving it their all every time they walk through those doors. I am constantly in awe of their dedication. And obviously you all. Monument Members. Without you there would be no Monument. We would have no where to teach and no studio to run. I am eternally grateful for all that you give us.

RSVP so we can get an idea of how much food and drink to get! Just sign up when you see it on the schedule like a normal class!

DEETS:
Saturday, September 12th
5-8pm

FOOD & BEVVIES
We will provide light bites and beverages for y'all

WHAT ELSE?
Tattoos, Permanent Jewelry, Tarot Card Readings
**Members, we will be sending out a sign up sheet for the following so you get first dibs. Be on the lookout!

Evenings are poppin. We see those waitlists and we are on it. Evening classes are shifting to the half hour mark to accommodate more classes. You will see a slow drip of more evening classes being added to the schedule. You will see 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm offerings! Woo hoo! For those that love to work out after work we got you! And always remember we have lots of early morning options if you want to get that movement in before work!

Tower Week 8! It's still hotter than you know where and Andrew thought one more "summer" shirt would suffice. What's more summer than camping. When you think camping, you think of Smokey the Bear, if you're of a certain age of course. Which Andrew and I are. While I love the tower, I was a bit worried at first about a full dedicated week to it. Would people love it as much as I do? And the answer mostly seems to be yes. As member's come in they get super excited to see the towers out. Some even say its their favorite week. And those who maybe don't love it, its gone before you know it. I love the change it gravity it creates. Springs are at different angles constantly, unlike the reformer where they are always under you. It's a great tool to work on some of those harder exercises like Teaser. I'm a fan obviously and we hope you're enjoying the start of Tower Week! Check out our merch in the link in our bio, or head to wearmonument.com

Sweet Audra! Quiet, calm and dedicated is how I would describe her when she's in the studio. She is a gentle force. Audra always comes in and brightens whatever mood you might have thought you had. She has a warm smile and her dedication to her practice is admirable. Audra, we love having you as a member.

Another new class! This is for our 65+ friends who are new to exercise or haven't done it in a loooong time. This class will move at much slower pace and also focus on functional movements. Anyone who is recovering from an injury or dealing with more intense chronic pain, this may also be the class for you. ⁠
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We have a new discounted Seniors Membership. This discounted membership can only be used with the Seniors Class, Monday and Friday at 11am. Any current members can use their membership to take this class if needed. Spread the word, tell your Mama, your Grandma and Grandpa, your neighbors. It's never too late to start exercising and doing Pilates.

Kelli! I remember being so nervous the first day we opened the studio. Even though I had been teaching for years, something about this being our studio just gave me some serious nerves. I remember Kelli walking in for the 8am class, being so kind and warm, smiling and slightly nervous since she hadn't done Pilates before. But she came in, got on that Reformer and I could see the determination and hard work that I know she does in every aspect of her life and it helped me settle in. She works so hard when she comes in for class and it shows. She has grown leaps and bounds in her practice. She is a natural. And she's got her own business that she is running and growing. All around badass! Thanks for becoming a member and making our lives a little brighter.