During the mid-term break in the studio we ran a survey to learn about how we’re doing in our new premises.   I believe it’s important to know how we can improve and get some authentic feedback about our classes, new facility and instructors.

What I really love about running a survey is that it can bring up some Pilates topics that clients think about, perhaps struggle with, and I get a chance to address them.
In this last survey a comment was made which warrants an explanation that I believe everyone can benefit from – anyone doing Pilates (not just in our studio), anyone thinking about doing Pilates and anyone who’s heard about this thing we all do all the time - - -

Music always was, and still is, a great love of mine.
As a dancer I always moved with music and musicality is what made the difference between just being a technique mover to someone that dances - you cannot be a good dancer if you cannot feel the music with your body. Allowing the movement-musical-phrasing fill your soul makes your heart soar.

Did you hear about Club Pilates???

If you did not: Club Pilates is the largest network of franchised Pilates studios in the world. Club Pilates has over 350 locations in the US. Club Pilates is expanding rapidly and is the hot new thing in the Pilates world nowadays. Now you know.

It’s been a long while (too long!) since I’ve been to the States.

I have never set foot in any Club Pilates studio and cannot tell you a thing about their classes or their instructors (they have their own Teacher Training).
What I do know is that there’s a world of difference between Club Pilates and my own local Pilates studio in Kildare town.

What do I need to bring with me to the Studio?

Whether you’re coming for your first Assessment appointment, a Group class or Private session all you need to bring is clean socks (essential for hygiene) and we highly recommend having non-slip grip socks ('Shashi Performance' grip socks are available for purchase in the studio) – LEAVE THE REST UP TO US.

Everything you need for your class is in the studio including our water station so you can hydrate before and after your class.

Gone are the days of Yoga/Fitness mats for Pilates Mat classes in our studio!

I am absolutely over the moon to have Gratz™ Pilates Mats, now available for ALL OUR MAT COURSES.

These beautiful Pilates Mats had arrived, all the way from Philadelphia, into our studio late summer '16 and after running a very successful pilot program with raving reviews and feedbacks I’m delighted to bring to everyone that new level of quality to enhance our Pilates practice.

Our Mat classes are now on GRATZ Pilates Mats that are extra long, extra padded and include Foot-Strap and Hand-Dowels at each end.

The soft, thick, shock absorbing padding provides comfort and support for your spine, neck and knees whilst the handles and foot-strap add support and stability to the body for a MORE EFFICIENT, MORE EFFECTIVE workout.

Pilates is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise you could do while pregnant and postpartum!

Non-aerobic & gentle, Pilates is perfectly suited to help the body through pregnancy, prepare for labour and assist in recovery after giving birth. Pilates Studio Kildare is the first studio in Kildare to offer group Pre/Post Natal Pilates on the Reformer. We also offer group Pre/Post Natal Pilates Mat Classes.

Pilates Reformers are one of the main reasons I’ve decided to open Pilates Studio Kildare. I wanted to bring in Reformers and I could not schlep those around like mats and small props (no matter how big my then Passat boot was).

Yes, you can do Pilates without the machines Joseph Pilates had invented and build - of course you can. I’ve been teaching Pilates for 6 years since moving to Kildare without “machines” but I missed them. Joseph Pilates invent and build an amazing array of spring resistance based apparatus to accompany his Method. Each apparatus was designed to help accelerate the process of stretching, strengthening, body alignment and increased core strength. I wanted to bring that whole new level of Pilates practice, learning and understanding to my clients.

Pilates is one of the most versatile and adaptable mind-body conditioning systems allowing it to fit perfectly to the needs of a new mum.

Motherhood is a time of profound life & body changes.

What if you knew how to take care of your body postpartum?
What if you learned tools to find your way through motherhood?

Mothers need nurturing while they are caring for their little ones but the task of self-care can easily get lost or, become confusing when dealing both with baby AND body changes after birth.