It's one of the most common questions I hear in class — and it's a great one. The short answer is yes. But there's an important but that changes how you think about it entirely. Yes — but how much depends on what you're doing. The abdominals do stay engaged throughout a movement. But the level of engagement shifts depending on the exercise, and before we even get there, there's a specific order in which we build it. Get this layering right and everything else falls into place. Step one:...

There's a version of fitness we're all supposed to want. The early alarms, the hour-long sessions, the perfectly lit workout videos, the satisfying collapse at the end that somehow signals success. For years, I thought that was just what commitment looked like. Then life — real life — got in the way. Kids, work, the relentless pace of a full household. And I had a choice: keep chasing a version of fitness that didn't fit my life, or rewrite the rules entirely. So I rewrote the rules. And it's...

One of the most common questions I hear is: "Should I do private sessions, join a class, or start with an online program?" And my answer is always the same: it depends on you. There's no single "right way" to start Pilates—just the approach that works best for your learning style, schedule, comfort level, and budget. Let me walk you through each option so you can make the choice that feels right for YOUR journey. Private Sessions: Personalised, Focused, Transformative Private sessions are...