“Change happens through movement and movement heals” – Joseph Pilates

STUDIO

Essence of Pilates Studio is a private Pilates studio in Everglen, Durbanville.

The focus is on developing each client as an individual with exercises to achieve their optimal physical ability. The exercises emphasise correct posture, alignment and muscle activation in all movement.

STUDIO OWNER AND INSTRUCTOR

Lana Church qualified as a fully comprehensive teacher through Conscious Movement Education (Constantia, Cape Town) in 2012. She opened her own studio in Durbanville in 2014. After completing the required 5 years of fully comprehensive teaching Lana obtained her National Pilates Certification (USA) in 2020.

With a belief in continuous education and skill development Lana attends many courses and workshops. The focus of many of the courses is strengthening post-injury and reducing the limitations imposed by specific medical conditions.