Bliss

In early 2017 I decided to try Pilates. I'd been injured in a rear end auto collision, and had both hips replaced. One of them dislocated (twice), and I had to have it replaced a second time. Mobility was an issue for me.I searched online and found Hayden Fitness (now Bliss), who seemed to be the experts in Pilates in Vernon. I did (and still do) private lessons because of the individual attention my hip problems require. Marie, and now Shawn, have provided me with the service and expertise I need to get the most mobility possible.I travel a lot, and I notice a big difference when I have been away from Pilates. I heartily recommend Bliss, the Haydens and their team if you are in need (as I was) of the benefits that Pilates provides, or even if you are simply interested in what Pilates can do for you.

I have been working with Marie Hayden for 4 months now and my transformation has been incredible. Marie has been able to help me build my fitness while simultaneously rehabbing my body from an old back injury. Pilates has helped my body move again and will be part of my self care routine for life. I am very grateful for Marie’s expertise with post natal, body injury, and general health and wellness; she is a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend the Team at Bliss Pilates.

I had a spinal stroke back in sept 2020. I was in the hospital for 2 months. I was told I may never walk again. After discharge at the hospital, I have been working consistently with Shawn and Marie on my rehab. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with a professional business that truly cares about my well being. I have seen amazing changes in my well being and physical and mental health. I am making great strides in my recovery and recommend this business to anyone. Thank you again for everything Shawn and Marie.

Marie, Shawn and the rest of the Bliss Team are A+! Bliss Pilates has changed my life, as I am able to do things I was not able to do a year ago! Thank you Marie for your continued encouragement and I can't wait to see what the future brings at Pilates! Would Highly Recommend!

I'm an actress living in LA the last 5 years where literally PILATES is ruling the world.. we have instructors who invent their own machines and all kinds of celebs endorse it, its SUPER competitive and the staff at each one are awesome, competing for subscribers. AND THEN I CAME TO VERNON TO VISIT MY MOM... I wanted my mom to come try this as a recovery ... and she was dodging it since last year because what the hell IS it?". I called another place and got a really insane quote and limited schedule and then I called these guys and literally was able to come to class WITH her

I go twice a week and it’s sooo amazing for the body but I call it my therapy. I’m normally too competitive and this slows me down and makes me focus on actual strength and I love how it leans me out. I found pilates when I tore my achilles and I could still do pilates while it was healing and than during 2 pregnancies.Amazing staff for every single level. After an advanced class with Sabrina try the guru Shawn for the most relaxing, healing Pilates session ever.

Simply, if I could give 10 stars, Bliss Pilates deserves it. I’ve been a client here for over two years and cant speak highly enough about what Marie and her talented team of fitness professionals do. From private lessons to small group classes, they are experts in their field and truly care about delivering high quality, specialized instruction to their clients. They are responsive, challenging (in just the right amount) and allow you to grow and develop as far as you are willing to take it while also keeping things fun and interesting. No two classes are ever exactly the same!I came across the studio whilst pregnant with the goal of staying mobile and strong during pregnancy and recovery postpartum and they helped me achieve this (and then some!). Apart from team sports, I’ve never been able to make a fitness routine ‘stick’ and become a part of my life until I found Bliss Pilates. Since being a client here, Marie has demonstrated how Pilates can evolve and develop no matter what life has in store (pregnancy, injury, aging) and for that I’m extremely grateful.

I used to pooh-pooh Pilates until I tried it for myself. Now, after nearly a year attending sessions at Bliss, I am a believer! Pilates has strengthened my core - I no longer suffer with neck and upper back pain and have noticeably better posture. Pilates has helped me with my weight training as I am better able to engage my core when lifting heavy.The staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to going to my classes where I will be challenged physically and treated like a friend.

I am new to Pilates and my experience so far has been a huge revelation. Marie, Shawn, Melissa and Leanne are all wonderful knowledgeable instructors and extremely welcoming. The clientele is great as well and it’s a very friendly place to be. I came in feeling a bit intimidated not knowing what Pilates was about but everyone has made me feel comfortable and has been able to help with my questions.I’ve attended classes as well as having private sessions to work on difficult areas . My core is getting stronger, my posture has improved, the pain level in my hips and shoulders/neck has lessened and my foot alignment is so much better that I can truly enjoy my walks and other activities so it has motivated me to be more active.Thank you for all your expertise Bliss Pilates ! You’re the best ! I truly believe Pilates can help anyone.

Thank you Hayden Fitness!A little less than 3 years ago I had my first baby at age 39 and I was in the worst shape of my life. I’ve always yo-yoed a bit with my health and my weight but never to the point where I was truly worried about my health. The way I felt after my daughter was born was different. Getting up off the floor was an effort.At two months post-partem I was ready to do something about it. Mommylicious sounded like what I needed just based on the name. I was a new mom in need of understanding and a program geared for what I was going through. I didn’t know what I was in for and my first class was brutal! Marie gave me modified exercises for my fitness level but even so, it was hard work and I felt it for days afterward. The other moms in the class blew my mind, I couldn’t imagine myself at their level. They chatted and joked while I huffed and puffed but the atmosphere was light and easy. The end of class was always the best and not because it was over, but because I always feel amazing after a hard workout. Tired, sweaty and amazing!Long story short, I did take it to the next level. No more modified exercises, unless it was to make them more challenging. I did lose some weight but more importantly I gained so much strength! I could get up off the floor while holding a 30lb toddler with more ease than I did with an 8lb baby!If our family hadn’t moved this last month I would be looking forward to returning to Mommylicious after I have baby number 2. Hayden Fitness, I miss you already! As my morning sickness and exhaustion made the Mommylicious classes impossible for me, Pilates classes were my savior. My hips would always thank me for going and I might not have worked up a sweat but I still had the same amazing feeling afterwards.I cannot recommend Marie and Hayden Fitness/Bliss Pilates enough. Every instructor I’ve worked with has been exceptional. My daughter loved to come to the studio, sometimes it was difficult to get her to leave, but then she’d been there twice a week at least since she was two months old. I do miss it already but my time there has left me in a better place and more able to enjoy what will be my last baby. What I take away from my Hayden experience is the knowledge and skills I’ll need to keep up with two little ones. I’m a mom who loves to play with the kids and not just watch from the sidelines. Thank you Marie, Melissa and Gillian you always left me feeling tired, sweaty and amazing!Wendy