Greater Lansing Pilates & Wellness Experience

The first annual Greater Lansing Area Fitness Expo:

Where Wellness Gets Social

The 2026 Greater Lansing Pilates & Wellness Experience is a day to move, discover, connect and maybe find your new favorite way to feel good. Explore what the Greater Lansing Area Fitness world has to offer!

Join us Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at High Caliber Karting in Okemos for a one-day social wellness experience bringing together fitness and movement, recovery and self-care, wellness brands, local businesses, giveaways, and plenty of things to actually try along the way.

You don’t have to be a “fitness person” to belong here. Whether you train every day, love Pilates, are getting back into movement, or are simply curious about feeling better and having some fun while you’re at it—come as you are. Tickets are $20 for pre-registration & $28 at the door day-of event.

WALK IN REGISTRATION ON SITE – $28

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the full Pilates & Wellness Experience
• Up to (3) 30-minute instructor-led demo class
• All day axe throwing at High Caliber
• Giveaways, & interactive experiences throughout the event

 Try Something New
Jump into 30-minute instructor-led demo classes and sample different ways to move, stretch, strengthen and recharge. No experience required.

 Explore Local Fitness & Wellness
Meet instructors, studios, fitness professionals, wellness experts and recovery providers from across Greater Lansing—and discover workouts, services and products you might not even know exist locally.

 Make a Day of It
Bring your friends and build your own experience. Take a class. Browse the vendors. Throw some axes. Try an interactive experience. Grab something delicious from the HCKE Bar & Bistro. Or do something completely outside your comfort zone.

 Giveaways, Swag & Surprises
Look for prizes, giveaways, special offers, and vendor swag!

Come curious. Leave with something new. 

Your next favorite workout, studio, product or wellness obsession might be waiting for you.

Interested in sponsoring or vending? Email our events team at events@highcaliberkarting.com

Class Schedule:

**Please note: if you are participating in a demo class, you MUST bring your own mat or beach towel, they will NOT be provided**

10:15am – Movement Collective with Allison Walacavage: GYROKINESIS®

A gentle, flowing movement experience performed seated on folding chairs. Explore rhythmic, circular, & spiraling movements designed to improve mobility, posture, flexibility, & whole-body connection. All levels welcome!

10:30am – Recharged Pilates with Ashley Wilson: Mat Recharged

Comprehensively certified instructor, Ashley Wilson, will lead you through exercises combining modern exercise science with Joseph Pilates’ mat repertoire to create a class that improves core strength, flexibility, and posture while challenging coordination and mind-muscle connection. This class is for all experience levels and will meet you where you’re at in your Pilates practice. This also gives you a taste of the 50-minute class we teach in studio — look for this on our schedule as “Mat Recharged.”

11:15am – Pure Barre: Pure Barre Express

A fast-paced, full body barre workout featuring low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen & tone your entire body. Get a taste of the Pure Barre

11:30am – East Lansing Hot Yoga with Drew Dudley: Arms, Abs, & Assets

This fitness-inspired class will be sure to tone your triceps, strengthen your six-pack, & kick your booty in the right way! A fusion of yoga, strength-training, & cardio-inspired movement will blend in each session. Expect some upbeat, inspiring music & instruction…and of course that feel-good, left it on the mat afterglow!

12:15pm – Rundevouz with Marie: No Equipment, No Excuses: Full-Body Strength

No equipment? Short on time? You can still get a great workout! Join Rundezvous for a 30-minute, bodyweight-only strength class broken into quick lower-body, upper-body and core blocks. You’ll get a full-body workout plus simple ideas for turning just 10 minutes into an effective strength session at home or on your busiest days. All fitness levels are welcome, with options to make each movement work for you.

12:30pm – Pilates Dwell with Kevin Lartigue: Intermediate – Classical Mat Class (emphasis on Strength and Control)

An intermediate, classical Mat Pilates class that is moderately challenging, featuring faster transitions, some choreography, and higher physical intensity than a beginner session. Participants should be comfortable with movements such as the ROLL OVER, OPEN LEG ROCKER, and TEASER series. These specific movements could be problematic for those with neck, shoulder, and lower back issues (some modifications will be cued). Let’s do this. . . bring your MIND, BODY, and MAT!

1:15pm – Yoga is Medicine with Ann: Intro to Traditional Hatha Yoga – Calcutta Tradition

You may have tried American-style movement-based yoga classes before, but have you tried the stillness-based sequences of the Calcutta tradition? Our traditional class begins with a powerful breathing exercise, an aerobically-challenging standing series, a back-pain relieving floor series, and an oxygenating breathing exercise to close the practice.  Ann has been teaching for almost 25 years and works with beginners aged 5-85, including those who need to practice in chairs as well as internationally elite athletes.

1:30pm – Old Town Pilates with Debra Dawsey & Jennifer Hanna: Classical Mat Pilates

Experience Pilates in its original form with a flowing sequence of classical mat exercises designed to strengthen the core, improve flexibility, enhance posture, and build full-body control. No equipment or prior Pilates experience required.

2:15pm – CrossFit AFK: Intro to CrossFit – Squat Therapy

This 30-minute beginner-friendly class covers squat fundamentals, mobility, and technique in a supportive environment. Finish with a short, scalable workout that gives you a taste of CrossFit, no experience or fitness level required. Modifications are available for injuries, mobility limitations, or anything that feels uncomfortable. Come ready to move, learn, and have fun!

2:30pm – Yoga State with Allison Shaw: Pilates Flow

Pilates Flow is a guided, full-body experience that blends intentional movement, breath, strength, and mobility into a seamless sequence. You’ll build confidence in foundational Pilates principles while exploring fluid transitions designed to leave you feeling stronger, energized, and connected.

3:15pm – Yoga Connect with Mary Jo Stacks: Classical Mat Pilates

Rooted in the original Joseph Pilates method, this mat class follows classical sequencing designed to strengthen the core, improve posture, increase flexibility, and create balanced full-body strength. Expect intentional movement, breath connection, and a focus on precision and control as you build a strong foundation from the inside out.

3:30pm – Nurture Studios with Bri: Somatic Yoga

A gentle, mindful movement class designed to release tension, improve body awareness, and reconnect you with how your body feels through slow, intentional movement and breath.