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Focus on: Your Spine

Your spine is your central support system, communication highway, and movement core. The spine is designed to move in all directions: flexion, extension, rotation, and side-bending. It is also designed to support you—upright posture, load-bearing, and efficient transfer of force. But stress, sleep, emotions, work posture, hydration, and training load all influence how your spine feels and functions on any given day. Pilates teaches us not just how to move, but when and why to Read more

By lianne, ago

Words Matter

Many professional Pilates courses, teachers and classes brand themself as some sort of Pilates when it is not. Many classes advertised today are fun but not the actual Pilates method. I am one of the many teachers across the world who are all traditionally trained and we’re trying to preserve the Joseph Pilates Method so it can be shared in another 100 years. Explained perfectly here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/604051262679039

By lianne, ago

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing it right

In a world of fast-paced fitness trends and high-intensity workouts, Classical Pilates remains a timeless anchor—a method that honors precision, control, and the mind-body connection. Rooted in the teachings of Joseph Pilates, this discipline goes beyond just sculpting a lean physique; it builds a foundation of balance, flexibility, and resilience. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing it right.

By lianne, ago

Small business love 💜

Being a small business myself, I try and support other local business and love to collaborate and showcase what’s on offer on our small island. I am so aware of that small businesses really do have to make personal sacrifices to survive or thrive and I want to champion everyone that makes the decision to go for it! I think I have this outlook because of the strongest woman in my life, my mum! My Read more

By lianne, ago

New studio love

I am so happy with the new studio! Finally both rooms are set up and I can’t wait to welcome all clients new and old! I still have all your equipment favourites… and the ones you love to hate! If you’re thinking about changing up your exercise routine or want to give Pilates a try, get in touch and we can talk through some options for you. About me: My name is Lianne and I Read more

By lianne, ago

Versatility of Pilates

Whether you’re at the start of your Pilates journey beginner or an experienced athlete, there are exercises I can show you using Pilates equipment that can challenge and benefit you. For beginners, we focus on learning proper technique, building core strength, and improving flexibility. Feeling your muscles when you move into positions can be super challenging! For more advanced practitioners, Pilates can be an intense workout that includes complex movements on specialised equipment. Even if Read more

By lianne, ago

Balance with the burn 🔥

I have been posting more videos on my Facebook page lately where I am using some of the equipment in the studio. It’s not easy but you will feel the difference of Pilates using the machines designed and inspired by Joesph Pilates that mean you will get the absolute maximum benefit of your Pilates training. This is a butt on fire chair🔥! This piece of apparatus from Gratz was invented by Joseph Pilates. It hits the Read more

By lianne, ago

The Authentic and Original Joseph Pilates Method

It’s a shame we have to deal with arguments over what Pilates is and isn’t everyday because at the moment it’s tending on social media but I am definitely on team Authentic 🤓 The true authentic original Joseph Pilates Method included everything and using his whole system you will work all the body systems in some way. To list a few things Joseph Pilates thought of as part of his method: The whole System is Read more

By lianne, ago