Why Classical Pilates in Girona?
Girona is a city where history, nature and a slower rhythm naturally invite you to move with more awareness.
In this context, Classical Pilates is not just another workout trend. It is a precise, intelligent method that trains how you move, breathe and inhabit your body.
Rather than focusing only on “toning” or “burning calories”, Classical Pilates invites you to:
organise your posture,
connect movement with breath,
develop strength from the inside out,
and cultivate a deeper relationship with your own body.
For me, classical Pilates in Girona is a way of bringing together art, technique and consciousness in one single practice.
What makes Classical Pilates different?
Classical Pilates stays close to the original work of Joseph Pilates:
a clear order of exercises, specific transitions, a focus on the powerhouse and a strong connection between mind and body.
Some key aspects that make it unique:
System, not random exercises
Each exercise prepares the next one. There is a logic behind the sequence that trains the whole body, not isolated muscles.Powerhouse as the centre of everything
The centre (abdominals, lower back, pelvic floor, hips) supports every movement. Strength comes from inside, not from pushing harder.Control, precision and flow
Movements are not rushed. They are controlled, clear and connected. Quality is more important than quantity.Breath as a bridge
Breath is not an accessory. It guides the rhythm, supports the centre and helps to release unnecessary tension.
If you want a deeper explanation of this approach, you can read my article in Spanish about
what Classical Pilates is and why it is still relevant today
Conscious movement instead of automatic patterns
Most of us move on autopilot: same posture at the desk, same way of standing, same way of breathing.
Classical Pilates invites you to wake up inside your own body.
In practice, this means:
noticing how you sit, stand and walk,
observing where you hold tension (neck, jaw, shoulders, lower back),
learning new patterns that are more efficient and less painful.
Over time, conscious movement becomes a habit.
You don’t only move better in a session; you move differently in your everyday life.
Why I bring Classical Pilates to Girona
My background comes from contemporary dance, choreography and movement research.
For more than twenty years, my work has been to explore how the body can express, transform and heal through movement.
Classical Pilates felt like a natural continuation of this path:
a method that respects the intelligence of the body and offers a clear structure to train it.
I am currently deepening my training in Classical Pilates, following the lineage of teachers such as Ruth Basté and Kathryn Ross-Nash, and integrating it with my experience in:
contemporary dance,
somatic work and awareness,
NLP and psycho-energetic approaches.
If you are curious about my background, you can read more (in Spanish) on my
training and professional journey page
Benefits of Classical Pilates for everyday life
Practising Classical Pilates regularly can support you in many concrete ways:
Posture and back health
Organising the spine, pelvis and shoulders reduces pain and chronic tension.Strength without rigidity
You build deep strength without becoming stiff or heavy.Mobility and flexibility
You recover range of motion in hips, spine and rib cage.Energy and mental clarity
Breath and movement together help you feel more present, grounded and awake.Body awareness
You learn to listen to your body instead of fighting against it.
In Girona, with its mix of old stone streets, river, trees and open spaces, this kind of practice naturally connects with the environment:
moving with more presence in a city that invites presence.
A future space for Classical Pilates in Girona
My intention is to offer, in the near future, classes, private sessions and workshops of Classical Pilates in Girona, bringing together:
the precision of the method,
the sensitivity of artistic work,
and a deep respect for each person’s rhythm and story.
Until then, I use this website and blog to share reflections, articles and resources around:
Classical Pilates,
conscious movement,
posture, breath and energy,
and the path of integrating all of this into daily life.
You can explore more articles (in Spanish for now) in my
blog on Pilates and conscious movement
and my main page about
the Classical Pilates method in Girona.
Conclusion: a practice to return to yourself
Classical Pilates is not only about having a stronger body.
It is about learning how to be more present in your own structure, your breath and your everyday gestures.
For me, bringing Classical Pilates to Girona is a way of offering a practice that:
respects the body,
honours the mind,
and opens space for something simple but profound:
the experience of inhabiting yourself with more awareness.
Conscious movement is not a luxury.
It is a way of remembering who you are inside your own body.