Journal

Notes from the studio

Short reads from Masha on movement, posture and how to get started.

How often should I do Pilates, and when will I see results?

How many times a week to do Pilates as a beginner, when the first results show, and how to combine Reformer and Mat classes.

Pilates or yoga: what's the difference and which should I choose?

Pilates or yoga? We compare the goals, breathing, pace and benefits of both practices so you can choose the right one for you.

Pilates for weight loss: what to really expect

Does Pilates help you lose weight? An honest look at calories, muscle and posture, and how to build a week that gets results.

Pilates after birth: when to start and how to protect your core

When it's safe to start Pilates after giving birth, what diastasis recti is, which exercises to avoid at first and why to start with a private session.

Reformer Pilates in Sofia: prices, classes and how to choose a studio

What Reformer Pilates is, what it costs at Maison LÉA in Malinova Dolina, which classes we run and what to look for when choosing a studio in Sofia.

Pilates for posture: 5 exercises for “desk back”

Five Pilates exercises for better posture after long hours at the computer, which you can do at home, and when to expect a change.

Reformer or Mat: which Pilates is right for me?

The difference between Reformer and Mat Pilates, who each one suits, and how to combine them for the best results.

Pilates for lower back pain: where to start

How Pilates helps with lower back pain, three exercises from our classes, and when to see a doctor first.

What to expect at your first class at Maison LÉA

What to wear, when to arrive and how your first Pilates class at Maison LÉA unfolds, step by step.