How would your best friend describe you? Hmm, hopefully she would say that I’m a loyal friend who is always ready for some fun with the bellyache laughs. How do you fit Pilates equipment into your living space? I’ve been fortunate to have full access to our fantastic Ranelagh studio, thanks Vlada, which has every piece of apparatus I could wish for.  However, once lockdown hit and I couldn’t get to the studio as often, I realized I needed to invest in some equipment.  With a husband and 2 teenagers in my house, space was limited, therefore, small but effective equipment was require ..read more

They say the course to true love never did run smoothly… and for me that is definitely true for my own Pilates journey. I did a contemporary mat certification in 2012. But soon after I discovered Classical Pilates and the whole beautiful Pilates system. It was a lightbulb moment and I wanted more! Being from Belfast there was no option to train in classical Pilates in Northern Ireland. I explored all my options (for many years!) and this took me to various countries, studios and ongoing classical workshops. Fast forward to 2017. After years of searching I found Romana’s Pilates. I started work ..read more

Do you create a welcoming space for yourself when you practice Pilates at home? Or do you tend to throw laundry and clutter out of cameras' view with one hand? Whilst unrolling your mat and starting the Zoom Class with the other? We’ve all been there. But don’t beat yourself up if the latter sounds like you… life happens! As we learn and adapt to this new way of being, I want to share with you some considerations and tips to help you build a sustainable habit and get the most out of your home Pilates practice. Prioritise. Schedule. Commit. How boring, right? Of course, it’s exciting to try ..read more