Fitness, Yoga & Pilates 2025
Class schedule: April 1-June 30 2025
Closures: Friday April 18, 2025: Good Friday; Monday April 21 2025: Easter Monday; Monday May 29 2025 Victoria Day; Tuesday July 1 2025: Canada Day; Monday August 4, 2025: Civic Holiday; Monday, September 1, 2025: Labour Day; Monday, October 13, 2025: Thanksgiving; Christmas and New Year holidays: December 22-31
Questions? Please contact us mpcc@manorpark.ca
3-Months of your favourite fitness, yoga or Pilates classes!
By registering for the full session of classes, you ensure your spot at a price guarantee of $15 per class for the entire session. This option is ideal for regular attendees who wish to commit to the entire session. Best of all, it eliminates the need to pre-register for each individual class. If you are late to join the full session of classes, your registration fee will be pro-rated. Full sessions are seasonal: January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December.
Purchase classes from January 1 to March 31, by selecting your class from the description below. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Purchase classes from April 1 to June 30 by selecting your class from the description below. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
10-Class MultiPass for Fitness
The 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness 2025 gives you the flexibility to attend MPCC fitness classes around your busy schedule. Participants select the type of class, day and time, from the online calendar. Then participants redeem their 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness by registering as a "drop-in" for each class they select to attend. On the class calendar, choose the class of your choice, and 'Click to Use MultiPass' to eliminate payment. 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness expires seasonally: January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December.
$180 +HST
Purchase 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness (April 1 to June 30).
Redeem your 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness on the class calendar here.
Single Class Drop-in
This is great for those last-minute registrations and the perfect option for trying out new classes with no commitment! The single class drop-in can be applied to any class you choose. Pre-registration online is required and completed with the drop-in purchase payment. To attend: view the class calendar, select the class of your choice and click on the BLUE 'Register' button.
$20 per class +HST
Select and pay for a single class drop-in from the class calendar here.
2025 FITNESS, YOGA & PILATES CLASSES:
Classes take place at 1805 Gaspe, Ottawa. Classes are in the Studio (Main Level) or the Art Space (Lower Level). The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Control through Pilates - Instructor: Catherine Hachigan
Pilates is full body functional exercise. The exercises provide the basis for strength training focusing on stability, mobility and core control connecting limbs to torso. Body awareness, posture and balance improve from moving methodically, in alignment and paying attention to small movements.
Mondays
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Thursdays
5 - 6 PM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session.for January 1 to March 31. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a drop-in.
Hatha Yoga - Instructor: Nina LePage
Stretch, unwind, use different breathing exercises, and enjoy a relaxing cool-down. The instructor combines gentle Hatha poses with breathing exercises. As you move from pose to pose, you'll relieve stress and stiffness in your mind and in your body. Suitable for all levels.
Mondays
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturdays
10 -11 AM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session for January 1 to March 31. (ILate registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a drop-in.
Yoga Flow - Instructor: Rena Argiropulos
The instructor will take your through a series of gentle, yet dynamic movements to build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Intentional breathing and mindful movement releases stress to promote your inner peace. Suitable for all levels as modifications are provided to meet individual needs.
Tuesdays
6 – 7 PM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a drop-in.
NEW! Goddess Flow Yoga -Instructor: Sophia Wood Massicotte
Goddess Flow is a fusion of yoga, sensual movement, and dance created for women. These unique flows are inspired by Hindu goddesses. We will channel their qualities of abundance, artistry, nourishment, inner devotion - and wildness! Each class will vary from fire-infused movements to calm and centering restorative poses leaving you feeling awakened and empowered to invoke goddess characterists in your practice and everyday life.
Sundays
9 - 10 AM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a drop-in.
Total Strength & Toning Workout - Instructor: Sophia Wood Massicotte
The essence of this class is to train and strengthen all areas of our bodies for the positions we use to live and move. Think about your daily activities from bending over, getting groceries out of a car, or cleaning your house. Adding functional training weekly can help you strengthening the muscles needed in order to excecute the movements properly and avoid injuries. Classes combine bodyweight exercises, Pilates-inspired movements, and yoga.
Wednesdays (until March 31)
Tuesdays (April 1 to June 30)
6:30 - 7:30 PM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a class drop-in.
Early Morning Fitness - Instructor: Sophia Wood Massicotte
This energizing early morning workout clas is suitable for all levels of participants aged 16+! High intensity iintervals offer a mix of cardio, core and weight exercises. The instructor will keep you motivated and on your toes. Adaptations for individual needs.
Tuesdays or Thursdays
6:15 - 7 AM
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session. (Late registrations are pro-rated!)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a class drop-in.
Strong and Stable - Instructors: Cate Hachigan (Mondays); Chelsea Passmore (Wednesdays & Fridays)
Strong & Stable helps train your body in the way you use it for everyday activities such as pushing, pulling, reaching and pressing in the upper body, as well as lunging, squatting, stepping and pressing in the lower body. It also includes moving the spine, such as twisting and bending. This class will teach you how to make your muscles work for you to get you stronger and more stable while having fun.
Mondays
11am-noon
Wednesdays
11:30-12:30pm
Fridays
noon-1pm
JANUARY 1 to MARCH 31:
Register for full session. (Late registrations pro-rated.)
Pay for a drop-in.
APRIL 1 to JUNE 30:
Register for the full session of classes from April 1 to June 30. (Late registrations are pro-rated.)
Purchase a 10-Class MultiPass for Fitness for April 1 to June 30.
Pay for a class drop-in.
Meet Your Instructors
Sophia Wood Massicotte (Total Strength & Toning Workout, Early Morning Fitness, Goddess Flow Yoga)
Sophia Wood Massicotte is a certified Life Coach, 500hr Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Practitioner. She has been guiding yoga classes and facilitating wellness workshops for 3 years now. Her passion for movement, food, Nature and the human psyche has led her to devote her life's purpose to empower and inspire women to reclaim their Truth in order to create a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Sophia's classes embody a beautiful mixture of energies that ground & soothe your mind and body yet also leave you feeling empowered & rejuvenated. Sophia also guides MPCC's Women's Circles and Holistic Renewal workshop.
Nina LePage (Hatha Yoga)
Nina LePage has been teaching fitness for the last 40 years and is a certified personal trainer. She is a master trainer in Nordic walking. Nina is also a Hatha Yoga specializing in gentle yoga and breath work for all ages. Nina loves to help people move and breath well. Nina's Saturday Hatha class is a community favourite - register early to reserve your seat, and don't miss out!
Chelsea Passmore (Mom & Baby Yoga, Strong & Stable - starting November 6 2024)
Chelsea has been certified in Hatha Yoga since 2008 and Personal Training (CanFitPro) since 2020. She has been teaching Full Body Workout and Hatha Yoga at MPCC since June 2022. She is a contemporary dancer. You might remember her from her family's Beechwood Ave. health food store, Nature's Buzz, which closed in February 2022.
Cate Hachigian (Control through Pilates, Strong & Stable starting November 4 2024)
Cate has been teaching Pilates since 2012. She's a certified Pilates mat and reformer teacher as well as ELDOA Levels 1 - 3 in osteopathic exercises. Registered as a RMT with advanced training in rehabilitative exercises and functional training she has an extensive background in anatomy and biomechanics.
Rena Argiropulos (Yoga Flow)
Rena Argiropulos started teaching fitness over 35 years ago obtaining a Group fitness instructors certificate and in more recent years, she Graduated from Astanga Yoga Ottawa’s Teacher 200 hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training course. Rena teaches several styles of Yoga and fitness classes, Including, Astanga yoga, Gentle yoga, Vinyasa flow yoga, Hot power yoga, Low-impact Fitness, 20-20-20 Fitness, Strength-training, HIIT Cardio & Yoga sculpt classes. Rena is passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals, regardless of experience. You can find her in the forest every weekend taking photos.