Mind & Motion: Mat Pilates + Strength & Conditioning
Classes and Packages
Mind & Motion fuses Stott Pilates with real strength training and cardio conditioning — learn to breathe, stabilize, and build muscle.
Class moves as one continuous meditation, with strength and Pilates woven through every section — each building on and supporting the last.
❋ Intentional Structure
Every class is grounded in real expertise: the science of progressive overload paired with the alignment and control of contemporary Pilates — made fun through group energy and a killer playlist.
❋ Expert Facilitation
The work moves through your body, but it's designed to build something that carries into everything else you're holding.
❋ Built for Mind and Body
This is a room where effort and ease are both welcome, and where showing up as you are is the whole point.
❋ A Supportive Space
Meet Your Instructor
Ashley is the founder of Mind & Motion, a strength-and-Pilates fusion method built on one belief: real strength isn't pushing through — it's learning to move, recover, and stay connected to yourself and others, even when it's hard.
Trained in Stott Pilates and certified in functional strength training, Ashley has taught at some of the country's most recognized studios, including SoulCycle, Barry's, and Orangetheory, as well as beloved Boston-area studios like Down Under Yoga, Soma Yoga, and C2 Body. That range shaped how she teaches now: Mind & Motion blends the science of progressive overload with the alignment and control of contemporary Pilates, so class moves as one continuous meditation rather than a set of reps to get through.
The method is inspired by her father, Tony Thornton, a professional boxer and all- around badass athlete. His sudden passing became the catalyst for Ashley to pursue wellness as both a career and a practice.
To learn more about Ashley, click here.
“This isn't just movement — it's rehearsal for how you meet the rest of your life.”
-Ashley
Frequently Asked Questions
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Classes are offered at Human Movement Lab, 98 Business Street, Unit 1B | Boston, MA (Hyde Park)
The building is a multi-business converted mill. Enter through the main door, and the studio is to the left.
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There’s a big, shared parking lot directly in front of the entrance to the building, as well as ample street parking.
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Please bring a yoga mat, sweat towel, and water bottle. There is a refill station if needed. All other equipmemt will be provided by the instructor and/ or the venue.
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Class is all levels and beginner-friendly. For specific questions about navigating class through injury, chronic illness, pregnancy, or postpartum, please contact Ashley before booking your spot.
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We will try our best to accommodate, but please try to arrive before the start of class to get settled. The door will be locked promptly at 5:15 to ensure the safety and focus of the group.
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There are bathrooms located on the first and second floors for client use, but no showers or spaces designated for changing.