CLASSICAL PILATES STUDIO
Why Stay Classical In A Contemporary World..
Classical Pilates is not just a workout—it is a structured, progressive system designed for lifelong mastery. Everything about Classical Pilates is intentional. Each exercise builds upon the previous, preparing the body for greater challenges. There is a lot to learn which takes time and patience.
When we pursue to master anything, we become experts at what we know and apprentices at what lies ahead. Mastery is a journey, not a destination. When I had picked up Classical Pilates, I used to see other practitioner do fabulous stuff, and I hoped that one day I would be good. I think I had the idea that if I worked hard enough, one day it would all be easy. I had no idea that performing at a high level wasn’t the end of knowing about Classical Pilates, but that the study of the system is a lifelong challenge. Each day you work to be better than the day before.
Another defining aspect of Classical Pilates is its deep mind-body connection.The mind-body connection in Classical Pilates refers to being fully present and aware of one's body movements while performing each exercise. Classical Pilates is not just about moving—it is about thinking while moving, about understanding the body and controlling it with precision. This level of awareness is both intellectually and physically engaging and not only strengthens the muscles but also improves coordination and body awareness. By concentrating on each movement, one develops a deeper understanding of how the body works. Unlike other fast-paced workouts, Classical Pilates promotes quality over quantity, which leads to better posture, flexibility, and overall strength.
Classical Pilates isn’t a one-size-fits-all method, its more about designing personalized, effective exercises for each individual, based on their unique needs and goals. As a Classical Pilates teachers i don't just get to provide a workout to make the student fit; but get to see a student's imbalances, weaknesses, and strengths. Classical Pilates offers a holistic approach to fitness that can meet you where you are - where you hold tension, where you need support, and where you need to be challenged - and take you to where you want to go, this level of opportunity is rare in the fitness world. I find the more I practice and teach, the more I learn. For me teaching Classical Pilates is a great pleasure and a special privilege and am beyond blessed to get to do what I do.
My experience Elevates your Classical Pilates Experience
Your Advantages of working with me
Prior to teaching Classical Pilates I was a software developer wherein my main task was to take systems which have being written or developed using legacy technologies and migrate them to better platforms to insure that they work more efficiently and are future proof without inhibiting any of the functionality they were supporting. I follow the same approach in my teaching wherein i take a body which may not be in the best shape and re-mold it so that it moves better , does what it is doing in a more efficient way and is able to sustain it for long time. I won’t promise you the impossible though. Classical Pilates is not a potion that cures all and brings about miraculous changes immediately. The slow and incremental nature of Classical Pilates has the ability to have a long-lasting effect on an individual's health and well-being. Based on my experience with my students If you are dedicated to regular Classical Pilates lessons(e.g., three times a week for at least 6-8 months) you will be able to observe a noticeable difference in your body.
Risk-free Investment
We all want our investments to have good return at the end of the day. Even after the best efforts at times things don't turn out the way we may have wanted them too, the same applies to your lessons with me. You are covered by my iron clad money back guarantee offer. If you don’t like the lessons for any reason your pending lessons of the pack will be refunded without any questions asked.
I also understand at times some unforeseen situations may come up at the last moment and i don't want to make it more miserable by charging you a late cancellation fee. I have no cancellation policy apart from you completing the pack in the mutually agreed time interval.
In word and deed
Nowadays anyone can say, “I am a Pilates instructor,” but that instructor may have been certified in only a few months or even just a weekend! Would you trust your health to a doctor or any other health professional who was certified after only a few months study? I have studied the work’s of many of the world’s most esteemed Classical Pilates instructors, including teachers who were themselves taught by Joe and Clara Pilates. “move the body” is a simple yet powerful direction that i have learned from these teachers. When you work with me you can feel assured that you are in best hands of a professional who walks the talk.
Supportive Culture
Modern society is obsessed with a culture that glorifies youth. There is lot of pressure on everyone to fit in. The fitness industry in not left untouched by this trend. The definition of what fitness is and who is qualified to define the term are subject to endless debate, as is how we should exercise. My place is bereft of any such pre-conceived notions. I offer you a environment where you can be yourself, move your body in a safe way , you don't have to get self- concious about whether what you are doing is perfect or not but just enjoy the workout you are doing and feel good about it.
Authentic Equipments
Foot corrector was the first equipment Joseph Pilates patented. Over the course of his life time he developed many more equipment’s that had specific purpose to fulfill. For e.g. if one has to be taught how to breath correctly there is the Breath-a-cizer or Ped-o-Pul to go to rather than try teaching it on say reformer. My home studio is equipped with all kind of small and large equipment’s that help everybody get optimum value out of their lessons. In your lesson i use the entire studio to help you return your body to its optimum level of health
Goal-Focused Workouts
I believe everybody is designed to move well and your body is not an exception. You will always get a unique workout for your unique body which goes much more beyond teaching you some random choreography searched from some online source. I will be making the necessary corrections or modifications to the exercises for your body needs that day. Your everyday life will be enhanced from the knowledge you have gained in the studio. These will not only include optimal alignment, posture, strength, flexibility, core strength but also habits that will assist you in all your endeavors and help you avoid problems in the future.
✓ Start Living Better
✓ Improve Balance
✓ Feel more Alive
✓ Better Posture
✓ More strength
✓ Reduce Stress
✓ Start Living Better ✓ Improve Balance ✓ Feel more Alive ✓ Better Posture ✓ More strength ✓ Reduce Stress
My Students Inspire..
I can help you get results and live your life better.
Simple pricing for your Classical Pilates journey.
SINGLE LESSON
55-minutes private lesson
₹2250/lesson
CLASSICAL PILATES MEET AND GREET
Purchase lesson one at a time
Best for Unpredictable schedules
7 day validity
PACKAGE OF 20+2 LESSONS
TWENTY TWO 55-minutes private lessons
₹39600
TRANSFORM YOUR BODY AND MINDSET
Standing Slots(3 lessons a week)
Instructor Consistency
3 months validity period
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There are no discounts available; the prices are final. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of sale for information on refunds and terms of sale.
Frequently asked questions
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I offer private lessons and all the lessons are conducted by me(Abdul Kalam). During the course of the lesson there may be instances wherein I may need to use tactile cueing meaning I might adjust your body such as your knee , hip, shoulders etc.. with touch to make the movement more effective. If you’re not okay with that let me know immediately that I’m adjusting you and you want me to stop. My home studio is used exclusively for offering Classical Pilates privates and the only person utilizing it at any given moment besides me is the student.
If you would like to schedule a discovery call to discuss your expectations for the Classical Pilates lessons and to see if they correspond with what I can provide, please send me an email at abdul@pilateswithabdul.com. In the call i will learn more about you , about your fitness goals, current fitness level and medical history. I will create a special program focused on your fitness goals and as you progress further in your Classical Pilates journey you will begin to feel the work you do in the studio helps you lead a more fulfilling life outside the studio.
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Not at all. Weight loss is not a result of Pilates. A "toned" physical appearance is the product of strengthening muscles through stretching and lengthening workouts. You'll get slender and muscular without getting heavy. Stretching our limbs in opposite directions is the foundation of the eccentric Classical Pilates workout regimen Classical Pilates is not an exercise for the heart. The greatest strategies to balance the energy scale in terms of calories are to combine Pilates with a diet and exercise program.
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I am located in Halasuru, Bangalore. My home studio is located on the 2nd floor of my house. The entire space is 1000 square feet, and the only person utilizing it at any given moment besides me is the student. The place is adjacent to the Satyanarayana Temple on RK Mutt Road by the side of the road dead opposite to the football ground. Both AC and non AC option is provided to keep air circulation better. I don't have a elevator available to the 2nd floor and i don’t provide parking facility. I offer a small bathroom with basic facilities. There is no shower or locker room available. I provide packaged water and fresh towels. Please come ready to move when possible.
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Meet Abdul Kalam
Why i do what i do?
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.
My most satisfying moment as a teacher..
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.
Some fun facts..
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.