My Students Inspire..

We are all crazy in different ways, when i decided to pursue teaching Classical Pilates as a full time career many around me called it a suicidal job mission but am glad i just stuck to my intuitions. I was not always a Classical Pilates teacher. Not long back i was working as a software developer, due to immediate need to take care of my bed ridden father i had to take a break from the full time job. To keep some income flowing(a few billions in bank never hurts) during my off period i was looking for options that will not require lot of time from me but should be something i would be happy doing till i return back to my normal job. I was already into Classical Pilates by then and had started liking it and kind of felt i would be happy teaching this to others so that they can also see the benefits it will bring to them the way it did to me and that is how i started my teaching career at the local studio here as a freelance instructor in Bangalore around July 2018. As i started talking about Classical Pilates to people one thing i realized is there is lot of mis-conceptions about the movement practice ( be it in terms of it is just for flexibility or only women do this or it is done by a particular body type or it is just a “core” exercise…) which was making people reluctant to give it a try and that is why in year 2021 i started my home studio to teach Classical Pilates in its full and unadulterated form to help my students feel better and stronger . I am very particular about keeping my teaching evolving as I know I will not be able to help much if my experience is limited. I continue my education in many different ways and use that education to evolve my Classical Pilates teaching. I try to interact with as many different teachers in Classical Pilates world as I can and explore their different thought processes about the method, various apparatuses, their teaching styles and so on. Whether Classical Pilates is for everybody or not is debatable but there is no doubt that doing Classical Pilates on a regular basis can bring positive changes in self-image, athletic performance, and the ability to perform daily activities.

A 60 yr old student came back from her vacation and tells me you know what all my friends once they sat down they had to get assistance to stand up on their feet again and i got up just like that so amazing . It was a powerful moment for me. It emphasized again how much I love and believe in the magic of Classical Pilates.

I am passionate about my good night sleep, spending time doing absolutely nothing, reading and Math. I would rate Math higher than the others, to me it was never a academic subject but as the professor in the book “Housekeeper and the professor” says the source of our evolution. I have learned valuable life lessons from this not so liked subject. My book collection ranges from Fiction , Math’s, Pilates, Puzzles and Software Programming. I indulge them a lot. I avoid eating outside food unless situation warrants it. I enjoy cuisine that is simply cooked, free of oil, sugar, and less spices, and is attractive in color, appealing in aroma, and fulfilling in texture. I also enjoy exploring new ways to make money. One day I will make a difference to the world—mostly by creating an amazing home, raising my own vegetables, and keeping some rabbits as pets—making me feel like the kind king or queen of a small, fluffy kingdom and yes i will still be practicing and teaching Classical Pilates.