Boutique Pilates · Portland's South Waterfront
Reformer + Tower Pilates
An elevated approach to Pilates.
Intentionally limited classes, exceptional instruction, and thoughtful programming designed to build strength, precision, and confidence.
Find Your Class
Choose a class for your experience and pace. Open Class details for the full description and entry guidance.
Reformer + Tower Foundations
Thoughtful, full-body Pilates to learn or refine the fundamentals.
Who it's for: New, returning, and experienced members and participants who want to learn or refine the fundamentals.
Before you join: No prior reformer experience required.
What to expect: Thoughtful, full-body Pilates with clear guidance through essential movements. Build strength and refine breath, alignment, precision, and control, with time to learn and explore.
Reformer + Tower Flow
Familiar movements connected into flowing sequences for strength and control.
Who it's for: Members and participants ready for an intermediate practice.
Before you join: We recommend completing at least three Foundations classes before Flow. If you have prior reformer experience, contact the studio for help choosing the right class.
What to expect: Familiar movements connected into flowing sequences that build strength, coordination, and control, with less time spent introducing the basics.
Reformer + Tower Restore
Slower-paced mobility, gentle strength, and mindful movement.
Who it's for: All experience levels seeking a slower-paced class focused on mobility, gentle strength, and mindful movement.
Before you join: No prior Pilates experience required. Contact the studio before booking if you're unsure about accessibility.
What to expect: A quieter practice with time to breathe, explore your range of motion, and find an appropriate challenge at a slower pace.
Reformer Jump + Sculpt
Not for beginnersReformer jumpboard intervals and focused strength work.
Who it's for: Members and participants confident with intermediate reformer work.
Before you join: Complete at least 10 intermediate reformer classes and feel confident at that level. General movement experience alone does not satisfy the Pilates prerequisite.
What to expect: Reformer jumpboard intervals and focused strength work, with thoughtfully paced sequences that explore rhythm, coordination, and control.
Tower Precision
Not for beginnersFocused tower spring-resistance work for alignment, precision, and whole-body connection.
Who it's for: Experienced members and participants seeking focused tower work.
Before you join: Complete at least 12 Reformer + Tower classes, or receive approval based on prior Pilates experience. General movement experience alone does not satisfy the Pilates prerequisite.
What to expect: Focused spring-resistance work on the tower, with attention to alignment, precision, and whole-body connection. Refine breath and control through thoughtful sequences.
Class levels + equipment
Class levels describe the experience and readiness for each class. Every class offers room to refine breath, alignment, precision, and control. Experienced members and participants are welcome in Foundations, and your practice can benefit from different levels of challenge on different days.
Our small-group setting makes room for personal attention and thoughtful guidance, so you can stay present and explore how each movement feels.
Foundations, Flow, and Restore may use the reformer, tower, or a combination; not every class uses both. Jump + Sculpt uses the reformer with a jumpboard. Tower Precision focuses on the tower. Equipment and sequences vary by class and instructor, and props may be included.
Modifications and progressions help you work within the class level; the listed entry guidance and safety requirements still apply.
For every class, you must be able to get on and off the equipment and down to and up from the floor safely without assistance.
Not sure where to start? Text or call us at (503) 855-9043, and we'll help you explore the right Pilates journey for your goals, experience, and support needs.
Grip socks are required for every class.
View class schedulePrivate and small-group sessions offer personalized guidance, whether you're building confidence, looking for more support, or ready to deepen your practice. Duets, trios, and small-group workshops or classes work best with compatible goals, experience, and support needs.
You don't need to be at exactly the same level, but everyone should be comfortable adjusting the pace so the session works well for the whole group. When someone needs substantial individual attention and another wants a faster, more advanced practice, separate sessions may be a better fit.
What We Offer
Small-Group Reformer + Tower Pilates
Intentionally limited classes with individualized instruction, thoughtful progression, and programming designed to develop strength, control, mobility, and precision. Group classes are limited to six participants.
Private Pilates
One-on-one instruction for clients who want highly personalized programming, focused skill development, additional attention, or support returning to movement after an injury.
Duets + Small Groups
Personalized Pilates for two people or a private small group. Ideal for partners, friends, families, or clients who want a more individualized experience together.
Specialized Instruction
Private Pilates programming can be tailored for returning to movement after injury, rebuilding strength, athletic performance, and sport-specific goals including golf, baseball, football, and other athletic pursuits.
Foundations + Workshops
We periodically offer Pilates Foundations workshops and specialized instruction designed to help clients develop technique, confidence, and a stronger understanding of the equipment.
Private Events
Our studio is available for private Pilates experiences and special events, including bachelorette gatherings, team-building events, celebrations, and private group Pilates.
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A studio built around you
Our classes stay intentionally limited to six participants — so every session includes real instruction, real feedback, and real attention. Whether you're new to Pilates or deepening a long-standing practice, you'll never be just another body in the room.
Our instructors bring comprehensive Pilates training, specialized certifications, and a genuine understanding of how bodies move. You'll find a studio where precision, strength, and progress are built session by session — on our Queen Tower Reformers, with instructors who are paying attention.
Meet your Pilates instructors
Comprehensively trained instructors who bring precision, expertise, and individual attention to every class.
Heidi Scanlan
Pilates Instructor
Heidi is the founder of Mind Body Align and a Pilates instructor with more than 15 years of experience across movement, wellness, and mind-body practice. Her classes blend strength, mobility, thoughtful alignment, and approachable challenge, with an emphasis on helping people feel more capable and confident in their bodies. She is currently completing her comprehensive Pilates training and working toward national certification.
Baby Kramer
Pilates Instructor & RYT 500
Baby is a nationally certified Pilates instructor and RYT 500 known for intentional teaching, exceptional cueing, and an ability to make movement both challenging and approachable. Her classes blend strength, mobility, breath, and precise movement with plenty of options for different bodies and experience levels.
Emily Tirocchi
Pilates Instructor
Emily is a nationally certified Pilates instructor whose teaching is rooted in precision, intentional movement, and a strong mind-body connection. Her classes emphasize thoughtful form, breath, control, and purposeful challenge, helping students build strength and move with greater awareness and confidence.
Lizzie Durst
Pilates & Yin Yoga Instructor
Lizzie is comprehensively trained through Pilates Sports Center and TRX certified, bringing precision, curiosity, and care to every class. She teaches small-group reformer Pilates and Yin yoga with an adaptable approach that encourages students to build strength, refine technique, and find the version of movement that works for their body.
Tracey Howell
Certified Pilates Teacher
Tracey brings energy, focus, and encouragement to every class. A certified Pilates teacher with a sharp eye for form, she helps students develop precision, control, and confidence while building strength and stability. Expect strong fundamentals, thoughtful challenge, and plenty of support along the way.
Josie Morgan
Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Josie brings more than 20 years of Pilates teaching experience and comprehensive certification through Ellie Herman Studios, with training across the full Pilates equipment and mat repertoire. Her teaching combines deep technical knowledge with an approachable style, emphasizing strong foundations, thoughtful alignment, mobility, and movement that can evolve with you over time.
Studio information
How do I get started?
Use the Get Started button to purchase your Intro Offer through StudioCharge. Once your purchase is complete, book your first class through the Mind Body Align schedule at mindbodyalignpdx.com/schedule or in the Mindbody app.
What is the cancellation policy?
Group classes must be canceled at least 8 hours before the scheduled class. Late cancellations may result in a cancellation fee or loss of the class credit, depending on your purchase option.
Are classes appropriate for beginners?
Yes. Many of our classes are appropriate for beginners. New clients should begin with Level 1.0 classes. Before attending a Level 1.5 or higher class, we require at least three Level 1.0 classes at Mind Body Align. This gives new clients time to learn our instructors' cueing, become familiar with our equipment, and build a strong foundation.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable, form-fitting workout clothes. Grip socks are required for reformer classes and are available for purchase at the studio. Bring water and arrive a few minutes early for your first class.
How many people are in each class?
Our Reformer + Tower classes are intentionally limited to six participants, allowing instructors to provide meaningful attention while maintaining the energy of a small-group class.
Do you offer private or small-group Pilates?
Yes. We offer private sessions, duets, and small-group Pilates for clients who want more individualized instruction. Sessions can focus on technique, strength, returning to movement after injury, or sport-specific goals.
Ready to start?
3 Classes. 14 Days. $55.
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