Pilates with Niki

I had the great privilege of attending one of the most engaging and uplifting Classical Pilates training weekends with Sonjé Mayo last week - not only as a teacher, but as the body being observed, assessed, and worked with.

I shared the history of my scoliosis, my movement patterns, strengths, compensations, and experiences with a room full of teachers.

We explored how scoliosis presents within the body - uniquely, and not without its challenges (certainly very true from my own experience!). More importantly, we discussed where we as teachers can direct our focus to help those living with scoliosis move well and with confidence.

The education throughout the weekend was a powerful reminder that Pilates is about understanding the individual story each body carries and learning how to meet it with respect, curiosity, and skill. We have inherited a vast and beautifully crafted method, carried forward by teachers who are deeply committed not only to their clients’ wellbeing, but to their own ongoing practice and education.

Sonjé’s teaching lineage reaches back to Joseph Pilates himself. Speaking with her about her education, movement practice, and experience of managing scoliosis reassured me that the choices I have made - and continue to make - are supporting my ability to move and live well for years to come. I admire her dedication to the Pilates industry, the people within it, and the breadth of knowledge that makes her such a skilled teacher.

The ethos of my own health and teaching has always been to stay committed to practice and education; to care for my body and mind not through overwhelm, but through awareness, imagination, and intention. Most importantly, to share that commitment with others.

I left the weekend with a beautiful reminder:

Every body is its own teacher 💫

Every single moment on the Pilates mat counts ✨

My small group Pilates sessions are a great way to build core strength, increase mobility, and move mindfully.

Get in touch to join us:

📧: [email protected]

💻: www.pilateswithniki.com/classes

Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind, and, spirit. I think that's what makes it really special - at every time of the year.

Maybe now is the time to try it for yourself? 💫

Get in touch to join us in January:

📧: [email protected]
📱💻: www.pilateswithniki.com/classes

The best reason to do Pilates? So each day is a little easier 💫

Get in touch to join us:

📧: [email protected]
📱💻: www.pilateswithniki.com/classes

We get out what we put in 💫

Several of my clients have increased their Pilates practice, and the results speak for themselves.

Their commitment, consistency, and dedication are showing up in stronger bodies, better posture, improved mobility, and a renewed sense of confidence.

It’s a reminder that when we invest in ourselves, the return is always worth it. Keep showing up, or simply start now. Your future self will thank you. ✨

Get in touch to join my sessions:

📧: [email protected]
📱💻: www.pilateswithniki.com

“Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” 💫

As the summer comes to a close I’m full of gratitude for every moment. I turned 40, feeling better than I could have imagined. I learnt even more about the beautiful work I feel privileged to share. My teaching, and practice evolved.

I have had so many special moments doing what gives me a tremendous amount of joy, and appreciate how much my Pilates-filled life has changed everything for the better.

To every person I enjoyed the summer with, thank you, it means more than you know 🙏🏽

.pilates 🤸🏽



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