Equilibrium Pilates Studio, located in New Malden, Surrey, offers private and shared Pilates classes led by Maria Sasaki, a highly experienced and enthusiastic instructor with a background in classical ballet. Maria has over two decades of experience with Pilates and brings her expertise to both 1-to-1 private sessions and shared classes.
The studio itself is situated in a quiet area of New Malden, providing a relaxed and serene atmosphere for clients to unwind and focus on their Pilates practise. It is easily accessible by public transport and offers convenient parking options for those driving. The studio's location ensures that clients can easily fit Pilates sessions into their busy schedules.
Clients have expressed their satisfaction with Maria's instruction, highlighting her professionalism, knowledge, and caring nature. Many have been attending sessions with Maria for years and attest to the daily benefits they experience from her classes. They appreciate the strong connexion Maria helps them establish with their bodies and how she helps them understand their individual strengths and weaknesses. Clients wholeheartedly recommend Maria's services to others who are seeking Pilates instruction.
Maria Sasaki, the owner and instructor at Equilibrium Pilates Studio, has a personal journey with Pilates that began at the age of 13 when she suffered a knee injury while dancing. During her rehabilitation, she discovered the transformative power of Pilates on her body. Throughout her career at the Royal Ballet, she incorporated Pilates exercises into her daily training, finding that they both protected her body from injury and enhanced her technical abilities as a dancer.
Maria had the privilege of being trained as a Pilates instructor by esteemed expert Dreas Reyneke, who taught her valuable lessons on how to adapt the Pilates technique to suit each individual's needs and capabilities. After qualifying as an instructor in 2000, Maria continued to deepen her skills by working for two years at Reyneke's prestigious studio. Despite taking a break to be a full-time mother, Maria remained dedicated to her own training to stay in shape.
Over the years, Maria has pursued further qualifications and training to enhance her knowledge and teaching abilities. She completed the Polestar Pilates Course presented by Liz Bussey and Alistair Greetham MCSP and later attended the “New Polestar Pilates Update course” presented by Cynthia McGee. Additionally, Maria explored Karin Locker's work on the body's fascial system, qualifying as a myofascial Pilates instructor in 2017. In 2019, she attended the AIM (Anatomy in Motion) course presented by Gary Ward, which focuses on the feet's impact on the entire body.
Pilates is a non-impact fitness routine that aims to improve flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination, while also fostering a mind-body connexion. Developed in the early 1900s by Joseph Pilates, a performer and boxer, this method gained popularity during World War I when Pilates taught fellow camp members exercises he had developed through years of self-study. The Pilates apparatus used today, including springs and pulleys, was initially incorporated by Pilates into redesigned hospital beds for injured individuals.
Pilates has become particularly popular in the dance industry and among Hollywood stars, lauded for its effectiveness in improving overall fitness and body awareness. At Equilibrium Pilates Studio, clients can experience the myriad benefits of this method under the guidance of Maria Sasaki, a dedicated and experienced instructor. Whether attending private sessions or shared classes, clients are sure to find a welcoming and supportive environment to enhance their Pilates journey.