Our mission is to provide a healthier, happier and stronger version of you.

At AVA Pilates in our beautifully STOTT equipped studio we provide a second-to-none, welcoming and enjoyable Pilates experience.

Our professional, passionate STOTT PILATES® instructors offer small group and private classes appropriate to all levels of fitness making sure you are getting a fun meanwhile a progressive workout.

We adopt a holistic approach to your body and mind with an emphasis on attention to details. So, something totally different from the large group Pilates classes in commercial gyms!

Moreover, in our private sessions we offer postural analysis and designing a programme specific to your own postural needs.

Our ethos is quality customer service in a clean, warm and friendly studio to help you achieve the results you’ve desired for long time.

“We are as old as our spines.”

– Joseph Pilates.

Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement developed in 1920s onwards by Joseph Pilates (born in Germany, 1880– 1967). The central aim of the Pilates method is to create a mind-body approach to physical fitness, body awareness and most importantly moving towards having a stronger mind, body and spirit. Joseph Pilates applied specific principles to his exercise method, “Contrology” which are, precision, control, concentration, centering, fluidity and breathing. He believed these principles should be applied throughout a physical movement program to challenge the mind having complete control and awareness over the body.

Inspired by and studied ancient Greeks and Romans besides zen meditation, Joseph Pilates designed a series of more than 500 mind-body movements or exercises to develop strong, flexible muscles without adding bulk. An emphasis on breathing and torso strength ensured improved posture, reduced stress, and risk of injury.

Pilates is about connecting your mind, body and breathing to create a strong, well balanced body. It helps to improve muscle balance, endurance, flexibility, strength and coordination. Developing a strong “core”, “centre” or “power house” is important to perform the exercises both safely and effectively. Pilates also demands a great deal of mental focus throughout the workout, which leaves you with an amazing feeling at the end of your session.

Who can do Pilates?

The smart and intelligent design of the full repertoire of exercises and equipment means that STOTT PILATES® method is suitable and beneficial for everyone at any age with any condition or background. Whether you are athlete, already super active and physically fit, or whether you feel you are unfit and perhaps lead a sedentary lifestyle. Pilates can help you achieve your personal fitness goals whatever they might be.

Early Devotees and today’s Pilates lovers:

Early Devotees of Joseph Pilates included dance legends such as George Balanchine, Hanya Holm and Martha Graham. Today’s followers include, dancers, elite athletes, physiotherapists, personal trainers, health care professionals, and celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Naomi Campbell, Khloe Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga, Pink, Victoria Secret models and more…

This method maintains the essence of Mr. Pilates’ teaching while enhancing them with contemporary knowledge about the body, it’s functionality; and more focus on pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, “neutral” spine and pelvis.

The Benefits:

• Improved posture

• Leaner, longer, stronger and more flexible body

• A stronger and healthier back

• Flatter abs

• Stress relief

• Pre and post-natal support