Restore Pilates and Reiki

✨ Pilates for the body, breath & soul ✨

Pilates, for me, is so much more than working with the physical body.

It’s about the connection between body, breath, mind and spirit. 🌿

When I move with my breath, something shifts. I feel myself grounding, centring and coming back into my own energy.

It creates a beautiful stillness within the movement — a moment to slow down, listen inwardly and reconnect with myself.

This practice has become such an important part of me and my routine. I don’t usually have a plan or program, I move in ways my body speaks to me. Today it was about opening up the hips and some extension & spinal articulation 😘.

It brings balance to my body and my energy, preparing me to step into my day and teach from a place of calm, presence and connection.

🙌🏻Because movement can be medicine for the soul too. ✨

It doesn’t have to be about pushing harder or doing more.

Sometimes it’s simply about breathing, moving gently and coming home to yourself.

If you’re feeling called to reconnect with your body, your breath and your spirit, I’d love to share this beautiful space with you.

🤍 Bookings are available in Port Melbourne.
Reach out and experience your own total body connection.

☀️Move gently. Breathe deeply. Come home to yourself. 🌿✨

💛Antoinette xx

🙌🏻Thread the Needle is a lovely Pilates mobility exercise, particularly for the upper back, shoulders and ribcage.

This exercise can be performed on the floor or on the Reformer.

🌿 Benefits of Thread the Needle

* Improves thoracic spine mobility – encourages gentle rotation through the mid/upper back rather than relying on the lower back.

* Releases shoulder tension – helps mobilise the shoulder and upper back muscles.

* Improves ribcage movement – the rotation combined with breathing can encourage expansion and mobility around the ribs.

* Stretches the upper back – particularly the muscles around the shoulder blade and posterior shoulder.

* Encourages spinal awareness – helps you feel where rotation is occurring and practise controlled movement.

* Supports better posture – improved thoracic mobility can make it easier to sit and stand with a more comfortable upright position.

* Coordinates movement with breath – inhaling to open and exhaling as you thread the arm through can make the movement slower and more mindful.

* Can feel calming – the combination of gentle rotation, breathing and controlled movement can be a nice nervous-system reset.

A Pilates cue I particularly like
“Keep the hips relatively still and let the rotation come from the ribcage and upper back.”

Move slowly rather than trying to get the shoulder all the way to the floor. The goal is mobility, not forcing the stretch.

If you have scoliosis, the exercise can also be adapted to work more specifically with your individual rotational pattern rather than simply doing the same movement on both sides.

I LOVE this exercise personally 🤗🤗

If you need help with movement or motivation, reach out for an assessment an an appointment.

🙌🏻Antoinette x

💛One door closes … it’s time for change 🥲🥲

This coming Saturday will be my final Saturday morning class . After 8 years and hundreds of online Saturday morning classes, it’s time for change 😘

I just wanted to say a very heartfelt thank you to my loyal crew, for spending so many Saturday mornings with me and Pilates ❤️

It’s been eight years that I commenced this class , to be exact, and when I think about that, it really is quite something. We’ve shared so many Saturday mornings together, and although I know it’s time for a change, I have to admit… It feels very strange!

I’m definitely going to miss our Saturday morning routine, but I’m also excited about what’s ahead and the new possibilities that come with making a little more space in life.

And, because I obviously can’t help myself… 😄 I’m also planning to offer a new online Pilates class commencing in September on Monday evenings! A class to stretch, ground and prepare for the week ahead.

I love the convenience of online Pilates and feel that I need to offer it to everyone. The class will run for approximately 45–50 minutes, with the options of starting from 5.15pm,5.30, 5.45 or 6pm.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your wonderful support over the years. It has meant more to me than you probably realise.

Final class is this Saturday 29th August 9am.

Have a wonderful week and see you next Saturday if you are free.

Sending you much gratitude and love,
Antoinette ❤️xx

I’m back! 🌿

Back from a really lovely break in Bali. I had a great rest, but still managed to keep some gentle movement in — for me, movement keeps me energised - lots of beach walks, swimming, Pilates, meditation and Reiki. I also had a beautiful chakra balancing session, which was a lovely addition to the trip.

We had plenty of fun too, spending time with Carlo and catching up with a few friends from Melbourne was great.

I really love Bali. It’s close enough to home 🇦🇺 that it’s an easy escape, but there’s still so much to enjoy — the food, the people, the beautiful places and just a different pace for a little while.

Now the holiday is over and I’m back to work and looking forward to seeing everyone again.

If you’d like to book a session, reach out. I have a few spots left this Friday afternoon.

See you soon
Antoinette 🇦🇺🥶xx

✨ A beautiful chakra rebalancing ✨

While in Ubud, I had the most incredible chakra rebalancing with an amazing healer, and I’m still feeling the effects of it. 🌿✨

I loved how I felt immediately afterwards — lighter, clearer and deeply connected to myself. What I love most is that this feeling of connection has continued, gently reminding me to come back to myself and listen within.

It was such a beautiful reminder of why I love this work and why I’m so passionate about continuing to offer these healing experiences alongside Reiki. 🤍

I’ve been offering chakra balancing since 2018, and I’m still amazed by how powerful and strengthening this work can be. Every session is different, and every person’s experience is unique.

✨ Chakra Balancing bookings are always available ✨

A beautiful opportunity to pause, reset, reconnect and restore.

I’ll be back next week so reach out via email or text to organise your Reiki & Chakra energy cleanse to recharge 🌈✨

Antoinette 🌿🤍
Restore Pilates & Reiki

A LITTLE HOLIDAY MOVEMENT 🌴✨

Holidays are all about slowing down, relaxing and enjoying the moment… but I still love to keep my body moving. 💚

Nothing too serious. No strict routine. Just little moments of movement throughout the day.

A morning walk along the beach, a gentle stretch, a swim, some Pilates by the pool, or simply exploring somewhere new on foot. 🌺

Our bodies love movement — and sometimes the simplest movement is all we need to feel a little more open, energised and connected.

So while you’re resting, relaxing and enjoying your holiday… remember to give your body a little love too. 🧘‍♀️🌴

Move a little. Breathe deeply. Enjoy more. ✨

💚🏖️Antoinette xx

🌴🧘‍♀️ PILATES & PINOT… BALI STYLE 🍷☀️

A little Pilates, a little Pinot and a whole lot of Bali bliss. ✨

Taking some time to slow down, breathe, move my body and simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. 🌺

Because Pilates isn’t always about pushing harder… sometimes it’s about moving, feeling good and then relaxing with a glass of Pinot while watching the world go by. 🍷🌴

Move. Breathe. Relax. Repeat. 💕✨

Bali, you have my heart. 🥰🌺