July at La Forme: Pop-Ups, Workshops, and a Month of Reasons to Show Up

If July had a mood, it would be this: show up, try something new, and walk out feeling like a better version of yourself than when you walked in. At La Forme Modern Reformer Pilates in Des Peres, we’ve built July to feel exactly that way — a month of carefully chosen vendors, expert-led workshops, community events, and one powerful giving initiative, all layered around your reformer practice.

Here’s everything happening this month.

July 3 (Friday) - ChiChi Foods Pop-Up, 8am-12pm

Start the month — and your morning — with something your body will actually thank you for. ChiChi Foods (chichifoods.com) is a St. Louis-born, women-owned brand founded at Washington University, and their product is exactly what the breakfast world has been missing: a high-protein, high-fiber hot cereal made from chickpeas. Ten to eleven grams of protein, five to six grams of fiber, no processed ingredients, and no mid-morning crash.

ChiChi is already on shelves at Target and Straub’s, and this summer it’s expanding to Whole Foods and Sprouts — making this one of the first chances the STL wellness community gets to taste what’s next. Stop in on Friday, July 3 between 8am and 12pm for a free sample, take-home portions, and a discount coupon. No pre-booking required.

Reserve your reformer around it → laformepilates.com/schedule

July 11 (Saturday) -The Well Yard Free Cupping Pop-Up, 8am-12pm

Recovery is part of the work.

On Saturday, July 11 from 8am to 12pm, The Well Yard (thewellyard.com) is joining us at Des Peres to offer free cupping mini-sessions right at the studio. The Well Yard is St. Louis’ integrative sports chiropractic clinic, based in Maplewood and known for their one-on-one, root-cause approach to care. Their toolkit includes chiropractic manipulation, dry needling, manual therapy, laser therapy, shockwave, and rehabilitation.

Cupping uses suction to lift tissue, improve circulation, and release muscle tension — a natural complement to the controlled, high-demand movement of modern reformer Pilates. Walk in, no appointment needed, no cost. This is the kind of Saturday morning that earns it.

July 16 (Thursday) - FORME Expert Series: Pelvic Floor Health with Legacy PT, 6:30-7:45pm

A fully integrated workshop of movement + education you need.

Some of the most important movement work happens below the surface. On Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 7:45pm, La Forme and Legacy Physical Therapy (legacytherapystl.com) present Expert FORME: Pilates and Pelvic Floor Health — a 75-minute immersive workshop at the Des Peres studio designed to help you understand and experience how the pelvic floor connects to your entire movement foundation.

Legacy PT is St. Louis’ premier provider of pelvic rehabilitation, led by Brooke Kalisiak, PT, DPT, and a team of specialized therapists dedicated to helping people find lasting relief from pelvic health concerns without relying on medications or surgery. The workshop opens with education and breathwork from the Legacy team, then moves into a beginner-friendly reformer session that brings those concepts into action. No prior Pilates or pelvic floor experience required.

Spaces are limited to 12 participants and pre-booking is required.

July 18 (Saturday) - Studio Magnolia’s Permanent Jewelry + Charm Bar, 8am-12pm

Studio Magnolia is setting up shop at La Forme Des Peres from 8am to 12pm with a Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar. Permanent jewelry is welded to stay - no clasp, no end date, no taking it off. Pick your piece, add a charm, walk out of class wearing something that stays with you. No appointment needed. Just show up.

July 18 (Saturday) - Wellness Society STL Launch Party, 9–11:30am at Piper Palm House in Tower Grove

La Forme is a proud sponsor of the inaugural Wellness Society St. Louis launch event, taking place on Saturday, July 18 from 9am to 11:30am at the iconic Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park. This is not a studio event — it’s a full wellness morning out in the city, and we are honored to be part of it.

The morning includes an energizing sculpt class with Drew of One Eleven Training Club, wellness activations from some of STL’s most loved brands, complimentary cupping by The Well Yard, juice sampling, electrolyte drinks, wellness shots, light refreshments, and curated goody bags. One lucky attendee wins a La Forme prize: a 10-class pack, La Forme tote bag, socks, and water bottle. Tickets are $50 at thewellnesssociety.net.

July 19 (Sunday) - Throne Sport Coffee, 8am-12pm

Your Sunday reformer session just got a better fuel source.

Throne Sport Coffee (sportcoffee.com) is joining La Forme Des Peres on Sunday, July 19 from 8am to 12pm with free samples of their full lineup: Cold Brew (150mg natural caffeine, low calorie, low sugar, dairy free) and Latte (10g protein, 150mg natural caffeine, ultra-filtered lactose-free milk). Every can is NSF Certified for Sport — third-party tested, no surprises.

Cup samples and full can samples are both available. Grab a $1 off coupon for your next retailer purchase. No pre-booking required.

July 26 (Sunday) - Goose Creek Soap Co., 8am-12pm

Close out the month with something your skin will remember. Goose Creek Soap Co. (goosecreeksoap.com) is at La Forme Des Peres on Sunday, July 26 from 8am to 12pm with a full collection of handcrafted, all-natural bath and body goods: artisan soaps, whipped body butters, perfumes, perfume tins, and shower steamers. Every product is made in small batches with pure ingredients, cruelty free. Because the post-class glow you worked for deserves a ritual to match.

Instructor Training Preview Sessions - July 10 & July 19

If you’ve been thinking about teaching modern reformer Pilates, this is your sign. La Forme is hosting two Prospective Instructor Preview Sessions this month. Join us for one of two options:

- Friday, July 10 | 4:30–5:15pm at Des Peres

- Sunday, July 19 | 12:15–1:30pm at Des Peres

Come meet the team, learn about the La Forme Method and our Instructor Training program, and hear what building a career in modern reformer Pilates in St. Louis looks like. Space is limited. Reserve your spot using the links below.

FORME Gives Partner: Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition - July-September

Every last Thursday of the month - July 31, August 27, and September 24 - a portion of proceeds from every La Forme class goes directly to the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. FACC is a St. Louis-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children in foster care and the families who open their homes to them. Show up for your movement. Show up for them.

Learn more → foster-adopt.org

Take What You Need this Month

July at La Forme is full - and it is designed that way. Every pop-up, every workshop, every FORME Gives class is another layer in a studio experience that goes beyond the reformer. Reserve your spot at laformepilates.com/schedule. Show up. Change everything.