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Classical Pilates in Girona – Movement with Precision and Control

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Classical Pilates is, for me, a method of physical and mental transformation.
After three decades dedicated to dance and the study of movement, I found in Pilates a language that brings together technique, precision and awareness.

Each session becomes a space for observation and control, where breath, alignment and intention translate into balance and strength.

On this page I share the principles that guide my practice and my training process in Girona, within the classical line of Joseph Pilates’ original method.

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A method that unites control, strength and precision

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Joseph Pilates conceived his system as an education of both body and mind.
His aim was to harmonise strength and flexibility, developing absolute control over each movement.

From this perspective, my work focuses on recovering the essence of the original method: fluidity, concentration and efficiency.

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” – Joseph Pilates

Classical training seeks a body that obeys the mind and a mind that listens to the body.
It is not about repeating exercises, but about refining attention, finding the centre and moving with purpose.

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The principles of the Classical Pilates method

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1. Breath and Center

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Breath is the engine of the entire method.

To control the air —to direct it, expand it and release it— is to activate the powerhouse: the centre of the body, where strength, support and stability are integrated.

Each inhalation expands awareness; each exhalation strengthens and cleanses the movement.

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2. Alignment and Control

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To move without awareness is to waste energy; to move with control is to create harmony.

In the Classical Pilates method, alignment is not limited to a “correct posture”, but to the precise integration of each joint in relation to the central axis of the body.

Control —the basis of Contrology— allows movements to be performed with economy, fluidity and safety, avoiding unnecessary tensions and developing a bodily intelligence that goes beyond the exercise itself.

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3. Strength and Mobility

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The method trains functional strength: the kind that allows you to move freely, without unnecessary tension.

Consistent practice generates elasticity, stability and a feeling of integration that goes beyond the session and extends into everyday life.

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4. Classical Method

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The classical line I follow, under the mentorship of Ruth Basté and the guidance of Kathryn Ross-Nash, preserves the original structure of the system: Mat, Reformer, Chair, Barrel and Cadillac.

Its progressive logic connects each apparatus, creating an intelligent body and a disciplined mind.

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The training process

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I am currently training as a Classical Pilates teacher in Girona, in a rigorous programme that combines practice, anatomical study and pedagogical analysis.

My goal is to complete the full certification in 2027, integrating the method into both teaching and movement research.

This training is documented in detail on the Training & Professional Background page, where I explain my journey from dance to Classical Pilates.

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Pilates in Girona: a space for conscious practice

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Girona has become the environment where I bring all these experiences together.
Daily study and practice allow me to observe how the method transforms posture, energy and presence.

I work with the intention of building, step by step, a project that unites art, technique and body awareness.
Each session is an opportunity to align body, breath and mind; to move with clarity and without excess.

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Personal philosophy

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For me, Pilates is not just a system of exercises: it is a way of thinking about movement.
It represents discipline, attention and respect for the structure of the human body.

Each practice is a lesson in humility and precision; a way to reconnect with the breath and return the body to its natural intelligence.

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Connect with me

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I am in the process of sharing materials, articles and reflections on the classical method, functional anatomy and conscious training.

You can follow my evolution on the Blog / Movement Journal, or get in touch to exchange ideas and learnings.

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