Hey Calm Club!
Story time...
I showed up to Maison Lagree confidently underprepared. Mentally, spiritually, emotionally.
I’d done reformer pilates plenty of times, so naturally I told myself: I’ll be fine.
I was not fine.
Before class even started, the founder Shayna—who is genuinely one of the kindest humans—took time to chat with me. I mentioned it was my first Lagree class but that I do reformer pilates, so I figured I had a rough idea of what to expect.
She gently explained the difference between Lagree and Pilates.
She was warm. She was reassuring. She was thorough.
And somehow… none of that information registered.
Because nothing truly prepares you for Lagree shakes.
Within minutes, my muscles were trembling in a way that felt deeply humbling. Not painful—just honest. Lagree doesn’t let you hide. There’s no momentum, no rushing through reps, no cheating your way out. It’s slow, controlled, and quietly ruthless.
The class at Maison Lagree itself is small—only 7 people—which makes it feel almost semi-private. The studio is beautiful, calm, and thoughtfully designed.
Two days after class, my body was still letting me know exactly which muscles I used. Every staircase was a reminder. Every chair sit-down was painful.
And honestly? I loved that.
It was the kind of soar that makes you feel proud and strong—like, oh, that did something.
I drove 45 minutes north to get to Maison Lagree.
If you know me, you know I am a downtown girl through and through. I don’t casually commute for workouts. Ever. Because of all of the incredible options around me.
But I would absolutely do this again.
Not just for the workout (which is elite), but for the vibe. The small class. The intention. Shayna’s presence. The feeling that you’re being challenged without being overwhelmed.
Maison Lagree somehow manages to be intense and calming—which feels very on-brand for Calm Club values, honestly.
If you’re thinking Lagree is just reformer pilates with a new name…
learn from my mistake.
Go in humble.
Expect the shakes.
Trust the process.
You’ll leave feeling stronger than you thought you were—and maybe a little obsessed like me.
xx
Brandi
