Pilates with Clelia: my story from stiffness to magic.
I didn’t know I could move
In 2018 I was in ER for pain in my ovaries and pelvic area. While doctors couldn’t diagnose anything suspicious, I was in intense pain for days, to the point of waking up during sleep. Little did I know that my spine was screaming for help. It was only until I was stuck on the floor for weeks during the pandemic, forced to take injections to release lower back tension, that I realised I needed to take better care of myself. But I didn’t know where to start. Then I saw a Reformer Pilates studio in my neighbourhood, and so I tried.
Developing Confidence
A few trial sessions quickly turned into a steady recovery routine. Moving my body in a way that felt safe, fun and progressive encouraged me to dive deeper into the benefits of movement on aging and mental performance, developing increasing interest in a more active lifestyle. A couple of years later, and thanks to loving nudges from my own teachers, I embarked the teacher training journey as Pilates instructor. Studying the discipline helped me unlock a new level of knowledge, learning to take better care of bodies - including mine.
Sharing The Magic
Fast forward a few years, you can find me teaching in various studios of Zurich, where I share my passion for the Pilates discipline with anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle, with special focus on therapeutic approaches for all type of bodies. It’s no doubt that my mission now is to help anyone feel great in their skin, no matter where they start. That’s because I know that not only it is possible: when you learn to trust your body, it gets magical!
Tell me about you.
What was your journey with Pilates and movement? I look forward to learn about your story.