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Feel good in your body.
Move with confidence, ease and joy.
Become more focused, present and alert.
Gain strength, flexibility, core support, coordination and balance.
Enjoy a sense of lightness and stand taller.
No matter where you start from,
our Personal Equipment Program will get you there.
Why choose our Personal Equipment Program
A program as unique as you
Your Pilates program is customized to your individual needs
(the PERSONAL in
Personal Equipment Program!)
Ensure you always get your workout in
We offer reserved appointments to guarantee you can always make time for Pilates.
Support your active lifestyle
Learn how healthy movement really feels so that the activities you love feel even better.
A program as unique as you
Your Personal Equipment Program provides a customized sequence of Pilates exercises designed specifically for you. With consistent practice, you can make lasting physical changes that will benefit your everyday life, and we will be with you every step of the way.
We design Pilates programs for:
General physical fitness
Correction of postural habits
Action-specific training (sports, dance, occupational, etc.)
Pre and post-natal conditioning
Rehabilitation from chronic or traumatic injuries
Injury prevention through improved biomechanical function
We believe that the best Pilates experience includes taking ownership of your Pilates practice. You will be practicing your personal program at your own pace in a small group setting (maximum eight), with the attentive coaching of our VPC teachers. They are there to provide support with individual cueing, teaching new exercises, and answering questions.
Our format improves your ability to focus on your body, which will help you integrate the physical benefits of your Pilates program into your everyday life for lasting physical change.
We are a fully equipped Pilates studio, with reformer, mat, and spine corrector at each individual station, plus shared equipment available to build more variety and extra challenge into your program (trapeze tables, chairs, ped-o-pols, ladder barrels, tower, as well as an assortment of small apparatus and props).
Creating new movement habits requires repetition through consistent practice. As your ability to notice what is happening in your body improves, you can make better choices based on this mind/body feedback.
Learn how our Personal Equipment Program is designed to provide this consistency in the next section.
Vancouver Pilates Centre is the best. I can't thank them enough for coaching me through multiple injuries from shoulder to hip to ankle. Getting a custom Pilates program was what got me back on the trails, soccer pitch and bike...and sticking with it keeps me going!" - Megan T.
"I have found that committing to Pilates on a regular basis has led to greater flexibility and agility than I have ever thought possible for myself. The constant fine tuning of body awareness and the specific purpose and technique of each exercise by very talented and professional teachers and coaches is, in my opinion, the reason why success in reaching and exceeding personal exercise goals is possible! - Anne T.
Ensure you always get your workout in
Reserved appointments mean you can rely on your workouts to keep your momentum rolling. Our proven method for success provides consistent practice for the best results.
More practice, more progress. Our Personal Equipment Programs are designed to be repeated at least twice a week to achieve tangible results. Join our Personal Equipment Program and feel good in your body while investing in your future self.
The sweet spot. While a minimum of two sessions per week will make the program work for you, attending three times a week is optimal.
As an incentive to optimize your practice, we offer a 30% discount on your third weekly session.
Reserved time slots (called Standing Appointments) ensure you can always count on your appointment and never worry about missing your workouts or fighting for a spot on a waitlist.
With Standing Appointments, our teachers get to know you, your learning style, and together, guide the evolution of your personalized program.
We offer Standing Appointments Monday through Saturday, so choose Standing Appointments that work for your regular schedule. Life happens, so we provide rescheduling options when you need them.
The benefits you gain from a program tailored to your needs, with regular practice,
will soon follow you throughout your day.
Learn more about how your Pilates practice will enliven your life in the next section.
Support your active lifestyle
We embrace whole body health for positive change in the place you spend the most time - your body!
To create positive change in your body, you will learn to:
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Notice what is happening now
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Understand what is already working well
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Make improvements where needed, and
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Practice new habits that will transform your experience of being YOU!
Your Pilates practice supports your everyday - keeping up with kids, participating in sports and outdoor activities, making art...
the things that bring you joy!
Benefits of Pilates:
Strength - build strength through gradual weight loading without compromising joint function
Flexibility - promote lengthening muscle contractions to improve range of motion and help prevent injury
Alignment - improve structural alignment with balanced muscle development for more efficient functional movement
Mobility - reduce joint compression by alleviating stress on joint structures for ease of movement
Awareness - develop body/mind integration for better balance, control and coordination
Are you ready to begin your Pilates journey?
All new clients complete a series of private sessions before joining the Personal Equipment Program. Our VPC teachers will build your personalized program and introduce you to our Pilates equipment. Read more about our Welcome Package below.
Want to get to know us better first?
If you've never done Pilates before, or want to try us out, we suggest booking an introductory session.
Discover Pilates introductory private - $99
Click the Get Started button for more information about this introductory session and how to book:
Begin your Pilates journey here
Welcome Package - $479
Four 55-minute private sessions
During your Welcome Package, our highly skilled VPC teaching staff will:
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Introduce you to the equipment
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Design your initial program based on your individual needs
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Teach you the exercises you will need to know
Our VPC teachers work with you through this series of private sessions to ensure you are comfortable following your personal program, and will continue to support you throughout your journey.
To get started, create your account and we'll contact you shortly.
Make sure to select Personal Equipment Program under "Which service are you inquiring about?" on the form.
After you complete your Welcome Package, you are ready to move on to the equipment appointments. Read on to learn how to receive an additional private session for free...
Continue the journey
Your progress will be as unique as you are. Our VPC teachers will continue to challenge you with new exercises as you are ready to progress.
We're invested in your success.
After you've completed ten equipment sessions, we'll book you a
FREE private session! This will allow a VPC teacher to check in with you one-on-one to make sure you're getting the most from your time in the studio and advance your program.
To further optimize your progress, we recommend you supplement your equipment appointments with private sessions every six to twelve months or as needed to update your program. More information about when to book private sessions can be found below.
Private sessions
Private sessions can be scheduled with any of our expert VPC teachers.
We recommend scheduling private sessions:
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At regular intervals for program advancement
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To review current physical concerns (injury, post-surgery, pregnancy or other physical changes)
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For ongoing rehabilitative exercise
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For home program design
Rates for private sessions can be found here.