PILATES increases your strength, flexibility and happiness.
PILATES caters to your individual needs - both in one-on-one and small group sessions.
PILATES supports your rehabilitation after injury and works to prevent repeat injury.
PILATES is for everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.
PILATES improves your posture.

 

What is Pilates?

„Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness“
(Joseph H. Pilates).

The eight guiding principles of Pilates are:

Control
Centring
Concentration
Precision

Flowing movements
Breath
Alignment
Coordination

The Pilates method is an effective workout, simultaneously strengthening and stretching entire muscle chains to help build a balanced, supple physique.

The focus is on strengthening and activating the deep muscles situated closely to the skeletal system. The abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, as well as the (lower) back muscles, are called the “powerhouse”. These muscles work together to stabilise the torso and ensure an upright posture.

Thanks to varied exercises and a range of training equipment, Pilates is suitable for EVERYONE.

In one-on-one training sessions, clients’ individual needs are taken into account and a personalised training plan is created. The programme includes numerous exercises using specially developed equipment, such as the Reformer, Cadillac, and Pilates Chair.

Using smaller pieces of equipment (e.g. magic circle, resistance bands, balls, weights and foam rollers), the body is strengthened, mobilised and stretched in small group sessions. As much as possible, individual needs are also considered in group settings.

Pilates increases awareness and control of your body. It also works well as part of a cross-training programme for professional athletes and dancers, as well as supporting rehabilitation after injury.

 

Why Pilates?

Regular Pilates training:

  • Improves general mobility and mobilises the spine
  • Strengthens muscles, including skeletal muscles
  • Targets your core - the “powerhouse” at the centre of your body
  • Alleviates chronic back and joint pain
  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Stimulates circulation and metabolism
  • Supports post-natal recovery
  • Prevents osteoporosis
  • Helps you ‘unlearn’ unhealthy patterns of movement
  • Prevents injury
 

The History of Pilates

 

Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1883-1967), born in Monchengladbach, developed the Pilates Method by combining training methods of East and West. For this, he is considered a pioneer and visionary.

His fascination with sport and movement began early – as a child, he developed an interest in gymnastics, boxing and bodybuilding. He later moved to England, where he worked with soldiers injured in World War I. Pilates used hospital beds as training equipment to prevent muscle atrophy in uninjured parts of the body. This helped to speed up healing and rehabilitation. He initially named his training concept “contrology”.

In 1926, Pilates emigrated to the United States, meeting his future wife Clara on board the ship that carried him to New York. They later opened the first Pilates Studio at 939 Eighth Avenue, where they worked with many famous dancers and choreographers.

Joseph Pilates worked individually, creatively and intuitively!

He spent more than 50 years researching and perfecting his complex concept for movement.
More about Joseph Pilates.

 

I am Kirsten

I began my Pilates journey for health reasons.

I first came across the method after herniating a disc almost 20 years ago. At the time, Pilates was still largely unknown in Austria. The fascination with this type of training then continued throughout my career in photography and film. In 2012, I decided to follow my dream of becoming a Pilates instructor and began the time-consuming training alongside work and family. I completed my training in 2014 and initially only taught a few hours each week, while still working full-time in the film industry. Four years later, I decided it was time to work exclusively as a Pilates instructor.

Joseph Pilates continuously worked on himself and his method. Were he alive today, the Pilates Method would no doubt have continued to change and grow. Because of this, I see continuous development and moving with the times as in line with the original philosophy.

Additional training and qualifications:

  • Classic massage
  • Nuad Thai (Thai yoga massage)
  • Medical fitness instructor
  • Yoga teacher trainer
 

Schedule

 

FAQ

What is offered?
Studio 1070: Personal training, paired and group sessions
Studio 1170: Personal training and group sessions

Online training sessions, for individuals and groups Home visits and corporate training
What should I wear?
You will need comfortable training clothes and will be training in socks or with bare feet.
How long is a session?
Each session lasts about 50 minutes.
How do I get to the studios?
1070: Pilates Apartment, Stuckgasse 14/4
Public transport: Tram lines 5 and 49, Bus 13A,
U3 Neubaugasse & Volkstheater

1170: PiH Praxisgemeinschaft in Hernals, Hernalser Hauptstrasse 24-26/Hof1
Public transport: Tram line 43, U6 Alser Strasse
Where can I park and where is an ATM?
1070 paid car parks: Neubaugasse 47, Gerngross Lindengasse 17-19, Stiftgasse 5-9
1070 ATM: SPAR Siebensterngasse/Kirchengasse Neubaugasse 28

1170 INTERSPAR Joergerstrasse 24 - 2h free parking
1170 ATM: INTERSPAR Jörgerstrasse 24
What if I need to cancel?
You will need to cancel via telephone, text or WhatsApp at least 24 hours before your scheduled session. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged.