THE PILATES MAT ROOM
Welcome to The Pilates Room, a boutique Classical Pilates studio in Penticton, BC.
We keep things small, personal, and intentional, offering private sessions, semi-private and small group classes. At PMR, you’ll train on authentic Classical Pilates equipment, guided by teachers certified through some of the most respected training programs in the world.
Build a strong body &
mind
STUDIO OFFERINGS
Small Group Classes
Our classes are intentionally small. That means you won’t get lost in the back row, you’ll get real attention, real corrections, and real progress.
Private, DUO, or TRIO Sessions
You’ll get the kind of attention that makes sure your form is safe, your alignment is right, and your workout actually works for you.
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1:1 Private: Fully personalized, just you and your teacher.
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DUO: Bring a friend or partner and train side by side.
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TRIO / Small Group: Gather a couple of friends for a private class that still feels personal.
Whichever you choose, you’ll get expert guidance, intentional movement, and just the right amount of support (and accountability).
Infrared Sauna
Your nervous system needs recovery as much as your muscles do. The sauna helps you sweat, reset, and walk out feeling lighter, inside and out.
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. 💛
MEET OUR PILATES TEAM
CLASSICAL PILATES STUDIO IN PENTICTON, BC
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
Tucked along Okanagan Lake, just across from the Sicamous, The Pilates Room is a bright, boutique Classical Pilates studio owned and led by Sharon Parsons. The studio overlooks the water, bringing calm, focus, and that unmistakable Okanagan ease to every session.
Inside, you’ll work with the full Classical Pilates system, not just the Reformer or the Mat. Sessions include the Cadillac, Reformer, Wunda Chair, High/Electric Chair, and Barrels, all designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in your body.
