What is Ikigai Pilates?

Hello! My name is Chloe, I’m a Level 3 Pre, Postnatal (now Baby First Aid Certified!) & Orthopaedic-qualified Mat Pilates Instructor, specialising in beginner to intermediate level classes. My approach seamlessly combines a mixture of classic and contemporary Pilates styles for a fun, dynamic session. I can offer 1-2-1 individually-tailored sessions as well as in-person group and online classes. Currently I’m training for my Level 4 advanced qualification. So, what's in a name? Why 'Ikigai' Pilates?

Put simply, 'Ikigai' is the Japanese word for the secret to a long and happy life, aka, finding your individual purpose (and for the Okinawa community where the term was coined, their ability to live to 100!). For me, Pilates and fitness are my Ikigai, my reason for getting out of bed in the morning.

“We retire too early and we die too young. Our prime of life should be in the 70’s and old age should not come until we are almost 100.” - Joseph Pilates

Although Pilates may not be everyone’s Ikigai, it lays the foundations for a long and happy life through exercise and movement - which is where Ikigai Pilates comes in. The end game is to incorporate Pilates into your regular routine and promote an overall healthier mindset to aid you in achieving your fitness goals. It only takes two weeks to cement a habit, so now’s the time to make future you say, "thank god I started this!"

I currently teach classes all across London & Surrey so if you’re interested in finding out more, or if you’d like to book a 1-2-1 session, please register your interest below.

Ikigai Pilates Classes November 2024

Mondays: Chair Pilates with Shifa Network 10.00-11.00

(Beginners, women only, on Zoom)

Aerobic Pilates with Shifa Network 12.30-13.15

Slow & Stretchy with Shifa Network 13.30-14.15

(Mixed abilities, women only, Parkview Community Centre, Sheerwater)

Mixed Ability 19.00 - 20.00 & 20.00 - 21.00

(All levels, St Saviours Church, Raynes Park, Live Zoom available)

Tuesdays: Mums & Bubs Postnatal (Now Baby First Aid Certified!) 11.00 - 11.45

(New mamas & babies, Barn Elms Sports Trust, Postnatal, Barnes)

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Prenatal Pilates with BusyLizzy Richmond 19.00 - 19.45

(The Exchange Centre, Twickenham)

Wednesdays: Mixed Abilities 08.30-09.30

(All levels including beginner, Barn Elms Sports Trust, Barnes)

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Mummy & Me Pilates Postnatal with BusyLizzy Richmond 10.30 - 11.15

(St John the Divine Church, Richmond)

Thursdays: Mixed Ability 10.00 - 11.00

(All levels, Barn Elms Sports Centre, Barnes)