“Always fun, and I’m grateful that the teachers are so patient with those of us who are still learning about Pilates.”

“Movement Lab instructors all bring their own personal touch to their classes offering a safe, judgement free space for each student to excel mentally, physically and emotionally.

I have been taking private lessons with Megan since I moved to Columbia in Nov. 2023. The one on one teacher student relationship is invaluable to me. She uses her passion and knowledge of the Pilates method to guide and support me as I push toward my limit helping me build the strength and endurance I am looking for. She has shown me that Pilates is a pathway to mind, body and spiritual health and will be there for me for my entire life.

I have taken group classes from the other instructors at Movement Lab and space does not allow me to share everything I have learned, but here is a favorite tidbit I have gotten from each of them:

Sara helped me access my upper back muscles (which are really elusive for me) by reminding me to “keep my head above water so I won’t drown when swimming” .

Melissa showed me that dropping your shoulders can come from something as minor as the placement of your little finger. Support and proper body placement does not always come from the obvious, it is all connected and works together.

Lori helped me to find engagement in my lower abs to support my lower back making both my abs and back stronger. So when I am sitting all day at work or reading a good book I can be doing Pilates at the same time.

In 7 months I have fallen in love with Pilates for its many benefits and Movement Lab started out as my home away from home but now it is home!
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“I have been taking Pilates with Megan for 6 months, and have benefitted from increased flexibility and improved core strength. Taking two classes a week has given me a routine I can follow, and has been enough to see the benefits. I’m 53 and an avid cyclist, and since the gains from Pilates I no longer have back and neck issues when I ride. The improved core strength helps on the bike, and I feel that the improved flexibility will help avoid injuries. It has been a perfect complement for the aerobic exercise I get on the bike, to help me work on overall fitness.”

“The tower and chair class was awesome! This was my first class (tower/chair) Sara explained every movement and was very detailed about why we were doing the movements! She kept us on track with breathing the correct way and was very hands on!! I enjoyed it so much I wanted to stay for the next class!! Everyone was friendly and welcoming! Looking forward to my next classes”

“After my first session with Megan, she asked me, “how do you feel?” My answer remains the same after almost 10 private reformer sessions - STRONG! Body awareness, alignment and positioning - basically my place in space - is something I take with me from every hour spent on the reformer under Meg’s instruction and I’m catching myself making small self-adjustments on my own. I cannot foresee a time I do not want to meet her in Reformer Corner because I know I’m only going to get better - STRONGER!”

“The class was wonderful as always. Megan is a great instructor always patient and challenging at the same time. I have been taking her classes for a long time and hope to keep going as long as she does!”

“This was my first official class. Sara was amazing and I felt so good afterwards. Looking forward to the next class”