Pilates. As intended.
Authentic Reformer and Full Apparatus Pilates in Downtown Montreal
The complete apparatus system: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Chair & Oov, and Ladder Barrel, taught in small, supervised classes.
Why MTLPILATES
The complete Pilates system, beyond the reformer.
The traditional method, which was called Contrology, is built on a full system of apparatus, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat, each training the body differently. The studio also hosts classes incorporating small equipment like the OOV and the Spine Fitter, designed to challenge deep stabilizing muscles and spontaneously engage the pelvic floor. MTLPILATES offers private sessions on all apparatus including the Cadillac, Pedi-Pul, and Foot Corrector to correct faulty postural patterns or refine elite athletic technique.
Reformer
Spring-loaded carriage. Scalable resistance for every level.
Cadillac
Trapeze table for decompression and mobility. Utilized for Low-impact recovery sessions to advanced suspension work.
Wunda Chair
Compact, unforgiving, functional. Where control is proven.
Chair & Oov
The Oov to decompress the spine, challenge your deep core, combined with the Wunda Chair to build stability and strength.
Ladder Barrel
Spinal mobility, pelvic stability, and supported inversions.
New to Pilates
A clear path from your first class to a real practice.
A rigorous, precise and deeply hands-on approach to Pilates, designed to support the body over time.
Start with Foundations
Foundations, Reformer Level 1/2, is open to everyone. No experience and no flexibility required.
Give it 4 to 12 classes
What the studio recommends at this level, mixed with Chair & Barrel so you learn more than one apparatus.
Move up to All Level
Move up when you feel ready. Progress into themed All Level classes across our full apparatus system.
Who trains here
The place where a method, an experience, and lasting results come together.
The method doesn’t just work the body. It trains proprioception, coordination, balance—recalibrating the neuromuscular system in service of what we call slow aging.
Regain freedom and joy in movement
Through the right movement patterns, private lessons can empower your life—helping you truly understand which movements to avoid while training, and which ones can make a real difference in your overall movement experience.
Strength that lasts past 35
Thirty-five to fifty and beyond: staying fit, and keeping what founder Veronique Lefort calls long lasting joint congruency. Full System runs three to four mornings a week and moves you across Reformer, Chair and Barrel inside one 50-minute class.
The Slow Aging class
Past forty and after a slower approach. Spine extension to work against the hunch, hip mobility, spine alignment. It is a real, bookable Reformer class, on the schedule twice a week, both late morning.
Managing a condition? Hernia, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, osteoporosis? Begin with private lessons, with clearance from your physician or physiotherapist.
Who you train with
Certified instructors, named and credentialed.
Reviewers name our instructors again and again. Each profile lists the certification and the body that issued it, so you know exactly who is teaching you.
Veronique Lefort
Founder & Lead Instructor
Polestar Pilates
Motor control, postural correction, body awareness, full apparatus
Izabel
Instructor
Fletcher Pilates
Breath, spinal articulation, fluid sequencing
Alexa
Services offered in EnglishInstructor
Paula Morgan Technique (Classical Method)
Classical method, precision and form, the reason behind each exercise
Nausicaa
Instructor
STOTT Pilates, MTLPILATES Academy (Cadillac, Chair, Barrel)
Anatomy, adapted progressions, fluidity with control
Ways to practise
Group, private and duo, all on the full apparatus.
Reformer Foundations
The entry point, and the answer to whether you are fit enough. No experience, no flexibility, nothing to pass. Plan on 4 to 12 classes here, mixed with Chair & Barrel, before you move up.
- Reformer
50 minLevel 1/2, open to everyone$33 per classTaxes extra
All-Level Reformer
Requires a minimum of five classes and a good body awareness. Exercises are layered with variations to meet a mix of experience levels. Pick the challenge that fits your strengths and body awareness. At this level, choose from themed classes like Slow Aging, Stability Flow, and Mobility.
- Reformer
50 minVaries by class$33 per classTaxes extra
Chair & Barrel
Functional strength and spinal mobility on the Wunda Chair and Ladder Barrel. Levels 1.5 and 2.5 are open, you pick the one you want. Level 3.5 opens after a teacher evaluation, the only class here you cannot simply book.
- Wunda Chair
- Ladder Barrel
50 minLevels 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5$33 per classTaxes extra
Private
One to one on any apparatus, including the Cadillac, which never appears in a group class. Taught by team instructors ($100) or lead instructor ($130). This is where rehab, prenatal and postnatal work happens. Physician clearance required for rehab.
- Reformer
- Wunda Chair
- Ladder Barrel
- Cadillac
- Mat
50 minFully tailored$100 per sessionTaxes extra
Duo
A private for two, on the same apparatus a private uses. You bring your own partner, the studio does not pair strangers. Pay once for both, or each pay your own share. Prenatal and postnatal work is available here too.
- Reformer
- Wunda Chair
- Ladder Barrel
- Cadillac
- Mat
50 minTwo people, your own partner$120 per session, for twoTaxes extra
Ladder Barrel & Classic Mat
A dynamic full-body class blending classic mat flow with focused mobility work on the Ladder Barrel.
- Ladder Barrel
- Mat
50 minLadder Barrel & Mat$33 per classTaxes extra
MTLPILATES — Progression
Built one block at a time.
Each level sits on the one below it. Reformer and Chair & Barrel are laid side by side through Level 3 — from Level 4, Chair & Barrel is a prerequisite, and Level 5 demands broad knowledge across the full apparatus system.
Reformer Track
Level 5
Reformer Master Repertoire
Full System Track
Full System
All Apparatus Mastery
This level demands a broad knowledge of the full system—private lessons are required to eventually gain access.
Reformer Track
Level 4
Reformer Advanced
Chair & Barrel Track
Required
Chair & Barrel Prerequisite
Chair & Barrel is no longer a companion track — it's a standing prerequisite to hold your place in Reformer and advance through the repertoire.
Reformer Track
Level 3
Reformer Flow & Power
Chair & Barrel Track
3.5
Chair & Barrel
Past this point, the tracks stop running in parallel. Chair & Barrel becomes a prerequisite to advance in Reformer — not a level to keep pace with.
Reformer Track
All Level
Reformer Repertoire
Chair & Barrel Track
2.5
Chair & Barrel
Level Repertoire
Broaden your vocabulary with themed Reformer classes (Arms & Abs, Glutes & Core, Slow Aging, Flows) while deepening stability on Chair & Barrel.
Reformer Track
Foundations
Reformer Level 1/2
Chair & Barrel Track
1.5
Chair & Barrel
Level Repertoire
The foundation for everything. Learn spring mechanics, breathing, and precise pelvic/spinal alignment with zero intimidation.
Contemporary Pilates rooted in the authentic repertoire
01–05 Level ProgressionWhat people say
191 Google reviews from our students.
Based on 191 Google reviews
Felicia Lee
5 months ago
I have taken more than 50 classes here in the past 4 months and I enjoyed every single one🫶 The space is so cozy and welcoming and each class feels incredibly intentional and purpose-driven. Every movement is thoughtfully programmed and you can really feel the attention to detail in the way the classes are structured. All the instructors that I have taken class from are so encouraging and knowledgable, and I always leave feeling stronger, more balanced and more connected to my body. This is truly one of the best pilates studios I've been to and I will definitely be back here the next time I visit Montreal! If they ever offer online group classes for overseas clients I will be thrilled to join as well! Special mention to some of the instructors I have taken class from - Veronique, Erica, Kimberley and Alexa, thank you for the amazing classes☺️✨
Stacy L
a month ago
A Pilates Studio True to Its Roots I have practiced at this studio for several years. Though, I have tried other Pilates places, none compare. This is the most professional and most faithful to Joseph Pilates’ original philosophy — Contrology. I especially love its Barrel and Chair works, which no other studio, Pilates or Pilates-inspired, can rival. My confidence in this place runs deep: not only do I train here myself, I have also brought my son, my daughter, and my friends here. That, I believe, is the truest measure of my trust and regard.
Lea Saba
5 months ago
I have been a client of this studio for several years, and the experience has been truly exceptional. This new location is beautifully executed, creating an elevated and aesthetic environment. I will always recommend classes with Zayna, Veronique, Erica, and Kimberly to anyone. As someone who has taken over 40+ classes, I feel like a credible source in saying that these four instructors are outstanding. Their attention to detail and ability to guide and teach proper Pilates technique truly set the standard. No matter where I go, this is the studio I always come back to it has become a staple part of my routine.
Ghazal Barghi
9 months ago
I’ve been taking classes at this studio for over two months, and it has become my favorite part of the week. The reformer as well as the chair and barrel classes are both challenging and incredibly rewarding. The studio is beautiful, well maintained, and has a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff is professional and friendly, and Kimberly who I’ve taken most of my classes with is truly exceptional. Her classes are energetic, and her attention to proper posture and form makes a real difference. I highly recommend this studio!!
Katrina Bastianon
7 months ago
Really enjoyed my experience at MTL! The staff is extremely friendly Maya at the front desk is so lovely and welcoming. The space is also one of the most stunning I've seen. The room on the top floor in particular has a massive skylight so there's lots of natural light. I tried a chair and barrel class for the first time with the owner Veronique. She was extremely attentive to every single person in the class offering lots of helpful corrections, adaptations and pointers. She was also very helpful at providing direction for how to maneuver the different props and machines. Many of the pilates classes I take are more catered to fitness, whereas this class is extremely focused on form and engaging the small muscles accurately. Definitely think this is a great place for all levels both beginners and advanced. 10/10 recommend!
Pricing
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.
Start with the intro offer, then choose the pack that fits. Every pack shows its real per-class rate.
First-time offer
Four sessions to learn the studio, three paid, one free. Prefer one-to-one? Start with $225 for three private sessions.
First-time clients. The $85 offer is valid 1 month. Taxes extra. No sales call. Book online in minutes.
Class packs
Flexible 8, 12, 20, and 30-class packs (valid up to 8 months), as well as monthly options. Validity starts from your first class rather than the purchase date. Taxes extra.
One-to-one
Prefer private lessons? Three private sessions for first-time clients, on any apparatus—ideal for rehab, prenatal, athletic performance, or mastering the advanced repertoire. Privates from $100/session ($130 with lead instructor).
Find us
Can you get here before work? Easily.
- 1440 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3A 1S8, in the Golden Square Mile.
- Peel station is the closest; also a short walk from Bonaventure and Lucien-L’Allier.
- Outdoor parking lot immediately next door to 1440 Rue Peel.
- Changing rooms, lockers and 1 shower on the third floor (we’ve got soap; bring your own towel), train before work or over lunch.
- Mon–Thu 08:00–20:00 · Fri 08:00–14:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–15:00
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Why choose MTLPILATES for your practice?
MTLPILATES is a contemporary studio dedicated to teaching the complete apparatus system as intended: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and Mat. With small, supervised classes, hands-on adjustments, and dedicated prenatal, postnatal and rehabilitation expertise, we provide attentive, personalized guidance in a warm and welcoming downtown studio.
What are the benefits of Pilates?
Pilates improves posture by strengthening the deep core and spinal muscles, enhancing alignment and body awareness, increasing flexibility and spinal mobility, reducing neck and back pain and injury risk, and improving balance for everyday tasks. Most clinical programs showing measurable gains run 6 to 12 weeks with 2 to 3 supervised sessions per week.
Are there showers and changing rooms at the studio?
Yes. Changing rooms, lockers and 1 shower are available on the third floor, with washrooms on each floor. Bring your own lock for the lockers. We've got soap—bring your own towel! The amenities are designed so downtown clients can train before work or over a lunch break.
Special mention
To distinguish the studio.
The principles and pedagogical foundation that set MTLPILATES apart.
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The Living Method
At MTLPILATES, the method isn’t fixed — it’s transmitted hands-on. Every adjustment, every precise correction, comes from the direct interaction between instructor and body.
- 02
Expertise & Pedagogy
Our expertise rests on three pillars: challenging the body on multiple pieces of equipment, the progression, the full system. Nothing is left to chance — every movement fits within a deliberate structure, backed by precise adjustment and constant interaction between method and practice.
- 03
Sustainable Body
A sustainable body is built through control, consistency, evolution. It’s the life of the studio itself — week after week — that makes this result possible.
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The Long-Term Investment
Results aren’t declared — they’re built over time. Progression, repetition, discipline: that’s the long-term investment the method demands.