Antonia, the founder of Pilates with Antonia, certified pilates instructor
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 ONline class Schedule

Monday 7am and 12pm Mat Pilates

Tuesday 11am Prenatal Pilates

Tuesday 12pm Ballet Tone and 6:30pm Mat Pilates

Wednesday 12pm Mat Pilates

Thursday 12pm and 6pm Mat Pilates

Friday 11am Prenatal Pilates

Friday 12pm Mat Pilates

Saturday 10am Mat Pilates

(All classes are broadcast via Zoom)

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About

Level 3 Certified Mat Pilates Instructor

Level 3 Certified in Pilates Apparatus

Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

Nutrition Advisor

Influenced by the fluidity and freedom of movement, which is central to the Pilates Method, Antonia found clear parallels between Classical Pilates and her background as a professional dancer. After graduating as a Dancer and Dance teacher she decided to enter the world of Pilates and further her education. Antonia’s Pilates skills were honed by Martin and Heather Sampson of the prestigious Sampson Pilates where she specialised in rehabilitation, equipment and mat work.

Antonia’s classes are playful and energetic, focusing on form, technique and following a well established structure that deviates slightly every week . 

Antonia’s Pilates philosophy is based on the six ruling principles of Pilates and highlights the importance of core strength, flexibility and awareness in order to promote spinal alignment and freedom of movement. 

Antonia welcomes individuals of all levels of experience to classes as her approach lends itself to all levels of physical fitness.

 

Background

Antonia’s dance training started at the tender age of four, achieving a place in the Nicosia youth ballet aged 11. Over her six years as a member of the youth ballet Antonia held numerous leading roles and was selected to extend her training in Montpelier and New York. Graduating from the State School of Athens as a professional Dancer and Dance Teacher in 2009, Antonia earned a scholarship to study for an MA in Movement Studies at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama. Whilst completing her MA, Antonia was intrigued by how Pilates helped rehabilitate injuries and how Joseph Pilates himself collaborated with pioneers of the dance work such as George Balachine and Martha Graham.