At Leeon Studio Pilates we believe that “The Heart of Well Being is a Balanced Perspective”.

Exercise is essential to strengthen the body’s structure and maintain flexibility of movement.
We all develop bad habits in everyday actions such as slouching, rounding shoulders and compensating for structural weaknesses. To correct and improve the functionality of your body, we strive to change your perceptions about how you should move. This often requires a “mind over matter” approach.

At Leeon Studio Pilates, we believe that wellness depends on one’s outlook. If you seek to improve your overall physical strength and your movement ability or achieve a faster recovery from an injury, the teachers and staff at Leeon Studio Pilates are here to guide you.

The aim of our Studios is to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, with contemporary programs based on Joseph Pilates' teachings and designed just for you. We are attuned to new research on the science of movement and we constantly review and refresh our Pilates methods.

A carefully taught program of Pilates exercises will engage your mind and invigorate your body to give you the ability to reach your potential. The Leeon Studio Pilates team of skilled and friendly teachers are experienced in corrective body movement, specific strengthening, stretching or general conditioning exercises. We listen, assess your overall condition, then design a program so we can work together towards your objectives.

We are happy if you feel invigorated after your session, especially if you are de-stressed and your body is feeling more flexible but we really love hearing that Pilates has made a huge difference to your overall well-being.

At Leeon Studio Pilates, we use the Pilates method developed by Joseph Pilates. With some contemporary adjustments to our tailored exercise programs, we continue to be inspired by his practices and principles.

Joseph H. Pilates was born near Dusseldorf, Germany in 1883. He practiced gymnastics, diving, skiing and bodybuilding. Influenced by the early Greeks, Mr Pilates adopted their coordination and balance of body and mind. Combining east and west, gymnastics and yogic principles, Mr Pilates created mental and physical exercises to strengthen the body and free the mind.

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  In 1912 at the age of 32, Joseph Pilates moved to England and became a professional boxer, circus performer, and self-defence trainer for Scotland Yard. In 1914, the world was at war and Mr Pilates was interned in the Lancaster camp as an “enemy alien”. Mr Pilates refined his ideas about health and bodybuilding, and developed a conditioning program based on a series of exercises performed on a mat, which he later named “Contrology”.

  Later, Joseph Pilates was transferred to a camp on the Isle of Man where he continued to explore his knowledge to help care for those injured in war. Without any exercise equipment, Mr Pilates began experimenting with bedsprings so the patients could work with resistance while still bed-bound. This exercise with resistance helped patients recover muscle tone more quickly. The springs attached to the bed base inspired Mr Pilates to develop what we now know as the “Universal Reformer”. He developed other useful apparatus and incorporated “mat work,” to his teaching program for fellow prisoners.

  Although Mr Pilates had many theories about exercise and life, his most dominant philosophy was about being in control of every movement both mentally and physically. His core principles were – Centring, Concentration, Control, Breathing, Precision and Flow.

  Joseph Pilates wrote his definition of physical fitness in 1945 and it still holds true today: “The attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”

Our enthusiastic team of trained professionals all love helping people to achieve their goals for better movement. Certified in the Pilates method, all our teachers have extensive experience in providing precise hands-on Pilates instruction to clients of all ages, abilities and objectives, whether they are seeking to achieve better movement, a feeling of well-being, recovery from injury or specific goals for a healthier lifestyle through Pilates.

In addition to obtaining further accreditations, at Leeon Studio Pilates we undertake regular training updates while maintaining the core principles established by Joseph Pilates. Our reputation for quality teaching in a nurturing environment has sustained our on-going success through word-of-mouth referrals and many regular clientele.

At Leeon Studio Pilates we believe that “The heart of well-being is a balanced perspective”.