THE PILATES MAT ROOM
Welcome to The Pilates Room, a small, heart-forward Classical Pilates studio tucked across from the S.S. Sicamous. We teach the original method on authentic Classical equipment and real Pilates mats, with intentionally small classes and instructors who truly see you. If you’re looking for thoughtful teaching, real support, and movement that helps you feel stronger, more flexible, and more connected in your everyday life, you’re in the right place.
Build a strong body &
mind
STUDIO OFFERINGS
Small Group Classes
Our classes are tiny on purpose, friendly, focused, and zero chance of getting lost in the back row. You get eyes-on-you attention, helpful corrections, and steady progress that actually feels good. It’s that sweet spot between personal and community. We currently offer Mat and Wunda Chair groups only, with no group Reformer at this time.
Private Sessions
Private sessions are where the magic happens, just you and your instructor, moving at your pace and focusing on what your body needs that day. You’ll work across the full Classical system: Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High/Electric Chair, Arm Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Small Barrels, Ped-o-Pul, plus all the props that help everything click and support clear, effective progress.
Hi, I'm Sharon Parsons
Studio owner, Pilates teacher & mentor
I’ve been teaching Pilates for over 20 years (and practicing it even longer), and I still get goosebumps watching people realize what their bodies can actually do. Every single time. It never gets old.
I’m a Classical Pilates teacher with thousands of hours of training in workshops and courses, but honestly, it’s the people I teach (and teach with) who keep teaching me.
I started out teaching Contemporary Pilates, but once I found the Classical system, that was it, full obsession mode. The precision, the flow, the logic… it all just clicked. It opened up a whole new world of movement for me, one that uses every piece of Joseph Pilates’ original equipment to train the body as a complete, connected system.
Even after thousands of hours of study, I still feel like I’m just scratching the surface and that’s what keeps me inspired.
Before the pandemic, I owned Penticton Classical Pilates, and after that wild chapter closed, I started over with The Pilates Mat Room, which opened in 2023. It began as a tiny idea, just a quiet space where a few of my clients could keep up their mat practice. Somehow, it’s grown into a full Classical studio... slowly, piece by piece.
Now I’m lucky enough to work alongside a small team of teachers who are skilled, thoughtful, and just as obsessed with good movement as I am. Together, we help people move better, feel stronger, and genuinely enjoy the process.
Whether you’re new to Pilates or you’ve been at it for years, you’ll fit right in here. 💛
COMMON QUESTIONS
New to Pilates? Or just new to us? Let’s start with the good stuff. We recommend beginning with 3 Discovery Privates—one-on-one sessions built entirely around you: your body, your goals, your pace. This is where we lay your foundation. You’ll learn the classical method (don’t worry, no pop quiz), get personalized guidance, and leave each session feeling stronger, more confident, and maybe even excited to move. Got an injury? Rebuilding strength? Just tired of guessing what your body actually needs? Perfect. This is your starting line. One step. One session. One, “Wait… I can do that!” at a time.
DO YOU PROVIDE A MAT? Absolutely. We’ve got mats. We’ve got magic circles. We’ve got flex bands, hand weights, and probably one too many foam rollers. Basically? If you need it for class, we’ve got it. All you need to bring is you (and maybe a water bottle if you're feeling fancy). 😊
By December 2025, we’ll have the full Classical Pilates setup. Reformer, Electric Chair, Wunda Chairs, Cadillac, Barrels, Push-Up Device, Foot Corrector, Neck Stretcher, and of course, the traditional Classical mats. We offer small-group Mat and Chair classes, along with full-studio 1:1 Private sessions for anyone ready to experience the complete system the way Joseph Pilates designed it.
Where We’re Located
Across from the Sicamous on Okanagan Lake, The Pilates Room is a bright, boutique studio led by Sharon Parsons. Here, you’ll work with the full Classical Pilates system, from Reformer to Cadillac to Wunda Chair, so your body gets everything it needs to move well and feel strong
