Rooted in Tradition, Evolving with Purpose: Pilates for the Way We Move Today

Each year, International Pilates Day invites us to pause - to reflect on a practice that has transformed countless bodies and lives. But this year, we’re going a little deeper. We’re not just celebrating where Pilates comes from; we’re also honouring where it’s going.

The Pilates method was born from a vision: that movement, breath, and control could unlock better health — body, mind, and spirit. Joseph Pilates’ original system, Contrology, was rigorous, precise, and deeply philosophical. It was decades ahead of its time.

Yet what’s perhaps most visionary about Pilates is how it invites evolution.

Today’s world — our pace, our pain, our priorities — looks different than it did in the early 20th century. And so, Pilates has grown to meet us here.

The Rise of Progressive and Modern Pilates

Modern Pilates is still rooted in core principles: breath, centering, control, precision, flow, and concentration. But it now draws from new science, somatic education, and functional movement disciplines. It’s taught in physio clinics, boutique studios, virtual studios and online platforms worldwide.

And yes — it looks different from studio to studio. That’s a strength, not a flaw.

Some studios lean deeply into tradition, honoring classical sequences. Others blend Pilates with functional strength training, mobility work, or rehabilitation science. There’s no single “right” way to practice anymore — and that’s a good thing. Check out our signature class styles here.

A Practice for Every Body

The true beauty of Pilates today lies in its adaptability — when taught with intention, it becomes a practice that can meet anyone where they are. Whether you're rebuilding strength, seeking a challenge, or exploring mindful movement for the first time, Pilates offers something for you. Through thoughtful layering, it can be gentle or dynamic, classical or progressive — what matters most is that it supports the body you bring to the class, in the life you're living right now.

An Open Invitation

We honour the method Joseph Pilates created — and the vibrant, ever-evolving community that continues to shape it. Because Pilates isn’t one-size-fits-all. There’s no single path to movement — there’s your path.

Whether you’re moving to heal, to reconnect, to get stronger or simply to feel good in your body, you’re always welcome at MODE.

Pilates is more than a method — it’s a mindset. And there’s space in it for everyone.