28/08/2026
I didnāt come to Pilates through fitness. I came to it through rehabilitation.
After back surgery, local physio Mary Murdoch gave me some Pilates based exercises as part of my recovery.
What really struck me was how different some very familiar looking movements felt when I understood what I was actually meant to be stabilising, activating and controlling.
At the time, I was already teaching yoga and working a lot with movement and breath, so Pilates didnāt feel like a huge change of direction. It felt more like another piece of the puzzle. Another way of understanding how the body moves, supports itself and reconnects after injury.
And because Iām someone who always wants to know why, I kept learning, leading me to train in Classical Mat Pilates myself with Contrology Gymnasium - Classical Pilates.
That experience still really shapes the way I teach now.
My classes arenāt about simply getting through a workout. I want you to understand what youāre doing, why youāre doing it and what you should actually be feeling.
More than anything, Iād love to help you reconnect with your body.
If Pilates is new to you, Iād love to introduce you to it in a way that feels welcoming and approachable. You donāt need to arrive knowing what youāre doing. Thatās what Iām there for.
Monday nights for the Blokes, Tuesday Mornings for All.
If youāve been thinking about giving it a go, Iād love to see you there.
Much love
Lisa šš
https://bookwhen.com/lisaandersonmindbodybreath
