I started classes in a classical studio on equipment. I could barely move, and my teacher could only do breathwork with me. I was locked in fear of pain but slowly she got me moving - pain free. She was in her 70s and had the body of a ballet dancer and moved like a swan. She had severe scoliosis and discovered Pilates to prevent her becoming a hunchback. I simply became hooked on Pilates. I came off all the pain meds and could move without pain. She encouraged me to be a Pilates teacher.

 

I chose to go to London and train at one of the best international schools -  Polestar.

Polestar is renowned for its foundation in movement science and rehabilitation.

 

I graduated in February 2025. This was not an easy achievement. I realised I had never had good mobility. I never played as a child, never went to school so had never sat cross legged or played sports. When I did go to school aged 15, the other kids laughed at me as I didn't understand team games, couldn't run, couldn't ride a bike, do a handstand or throw a ball. I avoided all sports due to bullying and being teased.

 

Pilates has bought me mobility I never knew I had. I'm still practising to be stronger and fitter. I have decades of damage to my body to work on, but it won't stop practising and trying. I still can't do a handstand, but I know all achieve this one day!

 

I love movement now and explore other forms including Feldenkrais and trauma informed somatic yoga.

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​Movement is medicine!