To inspire and empower you to reach your optimal health & fitness, by incorporating the original teachings of Joseph Pilates, in order for you to embrace life with vitality and zest
Pilates for Wellbeing (PFW) is India’s first fully equipped state of the art – Classical Pilates Studio, practicing the authentic methods of wellbeing devised by the founder Joseph H. Pilates. It is a world class facility, spanning over 2000 Sq. Ft opened in October 2015. It is designed to meet international standards and to provide customers a holistic and low intensity fitness regime.
Kavita Prakash, Founder and Principal Instructor of Pilates for Wellbeing, a one-time competitive athlete and a Dubai resident for over 17 years.
Sandhya Muralidharan choice to become a fitness instructor was not a planned one, however the efforts to get rid of post-pregnancy weight.
From a 10yr career in strategy and brand marketing, Anjali Ganapathy found new roots as an entrepreneur and chef behind her food and catering brand PigOut.
Classical Pilates is the purist version of 'Contrology'. It focuses on an intensive understanding of the Human musculoskeletal system to achieve a personalized, full body and mind workout without strain' or injury, just the way Joseph Pilates had taught it.
Joseph Pilates' traditional method should be honored because it works.
Classical Pilates instructors are rigorously trained to work with every level of fitness, body type, age and musculoskeletal condition. They undergo several years of instruction, not just in terms of technique but also in-depth understanding of human anatomy, and are trained to impart this understanding to their students.
One of the first introductions for new clients at PFW, is Mike Junior, our resident skeleton. He is a well-loved member of our team and comes in quite handy during anatomy demonstrations to practitioners and TTP Trainees! Mike Junior reflects one of the most fundamental teachings of Pilates – proprioception or body awareness. Joseph Pilates […]
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the re-opening of our studio after almost seven weeks! While we loved being able to continue teaching through our virtual sessions, I personally feel that the magic of Pilates truly comes alive only in a fully equipped studio. We would like to reassure you that safety will always be […]
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Joseph Pilates famously said, “Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it” and a century later, here we are, trying to learn (and unlearn) this most natural act! In the last few weeks, we have been […]
One of the buzzwords that has been trending in the wellness space for a while now is ‘mindfulness’, which is simply being in the present, in the now. With mental health and the importance of the body, mind and spirit connect in holistic wellbeing garnering more and more relevance in today’s context, it is prudent […]
I received an overwhelming response to our last blog on how the slightest prolonged pain or discomfort should not be ignored, rather addressed at the earliest. So many of our clients reached out to me, talking about different injuries that they or their loved ones have been struggling to deal with, some for even years. […]
Have you noticed how the term ‘injury’ has become such common verbiage today? There is always that one strain or sprain or muscle pull that we just can’t seem to overcome. There used to be a time when this word was used only by athletes, sportspersons and those who engaged in heavy-duty workouts. More than […]
The New Year brings us an opportunity to start afresh and relook at how we would like our lives to be. Our goals, short-term and long-term, personal and professional, are scrutinized most closely this time of the year. We constantly introspect, on how we can better ourselves, our lives and even the lives of our […]
Classical Pilates is a disciplined movement practice that completes the coordination of body, mind and spirit. This method focuses on an intensive understanding of the human musculoskeletal system to achieve a personalized full mind and body workout with no strain or injury. Through a series of precise, controlled movements, this exercise regime targets all muscle groups in […]
If you have been planning to take up Pilates as part of your fitness regimen, you need to know all your facts. Here are some of the myths about Pilates that you need to dispel before getting into this excellent fitness routine… Read more
Bengalureans love to stay fit, whether it is by eating healthy or sweating it out. Read more
A holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise. Classical Pilates is the original or the purist version of “Contrology” introduced by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s. It is a low-intensity non-weight-bearing system of physical conditioning that focuses on the body’s untapped resources. Classical Pilates is practised on specialized spring-based […]
Kavita Prakash used to work in high-profile, high-pressure jobs with MNCs in Dubai. But when she discovered Pilates, it gave her a sense of energy, confidence and fulfilment like she had never experienced before. She decided to make it her life’s work and brought classical Pilates to the city of Bengaluru. Read more
Joseph Pilates a German fitness enthusiast and a self-taught athlete created ‘Contrology’ now known as Pilates. Not many are aware that this exercise regime was orginally intended for men. Joseph Pilates rehabilitated prisoners of war and helped many soldiers recover from their injuries using his method of ‘Contrology’. Men normally engage in high impact exercise […]
Old, Young, Big, Small, Fit or not so Fit and even for Expectant Mothers and the Injured who require Rehabilitation The Pilates movement practice caters to people from all walks of life. It is an injury free practice which helps the mind and body work in harmony.. Pilates is gentle yet a safe and effective […]
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By Frances Sheridan Gourlart, Pilates Style, February 27, 2014 “Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile,” Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Han reminds us. Headed to the mat, Reformer, Half Barrel or lunch table? Bring your body, mind and your breath…..and your satisfied smile won’t be far behind. Think of the lungs […]
By Ken Endelman The health of today’s children is compromised by a culture of convenience and increasingly sedentary activity. Eating fast food, watching TV and playing video games has become habitual while a nutritious diet and physical activity is on the downslide. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of […]
The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and a whopping 250,000 sweat glands Fourteen of the 26 bones are found in the toes. Each toe has three bones, except the big toe, which has two. The soles of your feet contain more sweat glands and sensitive nerve-endings per […]
97% of all other creatures on earth don’t have a spine. Please love yours!! 20-minutes a day lying in semi-supine position (on your back on a firm flat surface, with your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing up to the ceiling. The knees and feet are approximately hip width apart) will make […]
Your spine is made up of 33 irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae. Each vertebra has a hole in the middle through which the spinal cord runs. The spinal cord can be divided into five different regions, from top to bottom: Your 7 cervical vertebrae supports your head and neck and allows you to nod and […]
One of the most valuable offerings of a Pilates workout is the ability to clear your mind, but so many people never take full advantage of this benefit. They enter the studio and bring with them all the things they need to do, the things they have just done and the tremendous pressures of everyday […]
The quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident, can help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance and decrease your risk of injury. And, over the course of your life, good posture can prevent painful physical strain […]
Whatever sport you choose to practice, Pilates can enhance and complement your ability. Most sporting activities only build muscular strength and stamina, often in specific areas of the body. Pilates in addition to building strength and stamina, can also help to identify any imbalances in muscular development and will enable both your body and your […]
Are Men Afraid of Pilates…… Most men love sports, which require strength, flexibility, stability and balance—so why aren’t more men flocking to Pilates studios? It’s been 19 years since I begin teaching Pilates and 12 years since I opened my own studio, and during that time only one thing’s been missing: men. I’ve taught Pilates […]
During a healthy pregnancy low intensity exercise regime such as Pilates can be very beneficial for the mother to be and safe for the Fetus. Few of the numerous benefits include to help is maintaining healthy weight gain, toning muscles, assisting with circulation, decreasing fluid retention, and increased lung capacity through deep breathing – very helpful during […]
Pilates is a low-impact exercise regime and does not induce inflammation and overuse of specific muscle groups. Pilates focuses on control of movement, so as to prevent injury to the body. Since Pilates helps in strengthening the core muscles, it helps to teach the body more efficient and balanced movement which in turn improves flexibility and […]
