Picture of Archie the tuxedo cat on a pink yoga mat doing Purrlates stretches.

About Purrlates

My name is Archie. I like to do stretches and exercises with my Lady. I am the inspiration for Purrlates. I get my cardio by doing zoomies. In fact, I am the fastest runner in Portland for my age and weight group!

My person, Josephine Morgan, has been teaching Pilates for more than twenty years. To find out more about her experience and teaching philosophy, you can visit her website.

www.pilateswithjosie.com

I am an expurrt at stretching, self-care, and napping. I'm fourteen years old and you can see how my fitness routine has kept me in great shape! My lady adopted me from the Oregon Humane Society in November of 2011.

For instance, at the very next opportunity, watch a cat as it lazily opens it's eyes, slowly looks around, and gradually prepares to rise after a nap. First, it gradually rises on it's hindquarters and then gradually lowers itself again, at the same time sprawling out on the floor, liesurely stretching it's forepaws (with extended claws) and legs.

— Joseph Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology

Person sitting on a pink mat with a tuxedo cat sitting next to her.
Getting ready to work out with my lady.

More examples of a Purrlates workout.

Black and white tuxedo cat on a pink mat.
Here I am getting ready to do my stretches.

Props like resistance bands and foam rollers can be added to a Pilates mat class.

Black and white sitting next to pink hand weights on yoga mat.
You can add hand weights to your mat workout too.

Maybe you just need a nice relaxing stretch on your mat!

Chonky tuxedo cat lying on a purple exercise mat.
I call this my bunny paws pose.
Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.
— Joseph Pilates, Return to Life Through Contrology

Benefits of Purrlates

Learn more about the health benefits of exercising and spending time with cats.

Black and white tuxedo cat laying on a blue exercise mat.
Archie relaxing on his mat after stretches.

Events

Find out more about our events.

People standing behind blue yoga mats mingling with cats.
Getting ready for a Purrlates event at KitTea Cafe!

More about Pilates

A system of mat and equipment exercises that strengthen your body and mind.

Group of people sitting on equipment at a Pilates studio.
Joseph Pilates also called his method Contrology.