With ‘Pilates’ being such a buzzword, this name is attached to MYRIAD of fitness programs & classes of varying techniques & quality. It is easy to see why anyone could be confused about what the Pilates method is really about.

Not All Forms Of ‘Pilates’ Are The Same

There are many different styles & approaches to Pilates. As a consumer you must know even though there are some baseline quality standards, there is no one uniform standard or firm regulations when it comes to level of certifications, quality of education providers, teachers & marketing claims. No ones way is the best way. You have to find your own ‘cup of tea’ by educating yourself & learning what works for you best.

The main three approaches are Classical, Contemporary & fitness-Pilates fusion approach.

We are one of Dublin’s only Classical studios with a fully equipped Pilates gymnasium of Classical apparatus. Our studio class types with the focus on attention to detail & reflect our comprehensive, in-depth approach.

Classical work claims to be closer to the original body of work as created by Joseph Pilates, & passed onto his devoted students & proteges, onto our teachers. Classical work is preserved over the decades, it is developed & adapted as little as possible to not water down the rich & full of detail method. It is important to mention that some parts of Classical work have somewhat evolved over the decades, to take into consideration the latest scientific & exercise guidelines & findings to ensure a safe, effective workout.

A true Classical teacher is a forever student of the work. Typically it takes a few years to make a Classical teacher, this much learning is required. Future teacher trainees are required to practice & learn how to do Pilates at an Intermediate level prior commencing their formal training of learning how to teach. Formal training is an in-depth 600 hours of in studio apprenticeship across all apparatus & mat with three levels of testing & seminars under the tutelage of multiple teacher trainers. After the formal training which can last from 1 to 2 years, these teachers take every opportunity to up-skill & continue to practice Pilates regularly. It takes a lot of commitment, dedication, work & passion for Pilates to be Classically certified.

What Makes The Pilates Studio Dublin different

We are one of the first studios in Dublin to offer the full traditional Pilates Method including all 500 classical exercises and each original apparatus. While we teach the original method that Joseph Pilates developed and taught, exercises are modified to fit each individual’s level of strength or history of injury. Instructor and student will work together to progress to the ultimate goal of working the full system of exercises without modification while attaining your unique and personal fitness goals along the way.

Joseph Pilates’ unique training regimen has proven itself for almost 100 years as a successful and safe method of exercise for all – provided it is  taught and applied correctly. Our staff are dedicated to continuing education and deepening the knowledge of Pilates.

Our mission is to maintain the integrity of Joseph Pilates’ original work in its purest possible form. Our students safety and progress as well as the quality of instruction is at the center of our teachings. Knowledge sharing, teacher - student relationship & students independence are just some of the things that help our students achieve and excel at their goals. The Pilates Studio Dublin teachers are trained & certified through Romana's Pilates® New York.