“We absolutely love our Pure Living Pilates community and we know anyone who comes through our doors will feel the same way”.
ABOUT US
Our boutique Gold Coast Pilates studio located in Burleigh Waters is fully equipped with a variety of small and large apparatus, perfect for private or small group classes. Our small group classes have a maximum of 4 people per class. We have created a warm, non-judgmental Studio environment with very friendly staff so you feel welcome and comfortable when you come to Pure Living Pilates. Our goal is to make sure you leave feeling better, stronger and taller than when you walked in the door.
Our highly trained Pilates instructors are well educated to understand all the contraindications from a rehab perspective so if you are recovering from an injury, or have any conditions that can benefit from Pilates then your instructor can discuss your condition directly with your physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor to design a workout to get you on the road to recovery. You can rest assured you are in very safe hands at Pure Living Pilates.
Our instructors have been trained by Polestar Pilates which is an internationally recognised Pilates method designed and developed by a qualified physiotherapist and orthopaedic therapists. All classes are 50 minutes in duration and are tailored to the client’s abilities, preferences, and goals at the time of the session. Our classes can be either therapeutic or athletic in nature depending on your goals as the client.
You may be looking to either tone up, slim down, increase flexibility, build strength, or move more freely and be pain-free, or you may be looking to achieve all of the above! Whatever your goals, we care and are committed to helping you get there!
We are committed to helping you enhance your life and build strength through conscious, mindful movement. We are your partner in the journey to a stronger, calmer, more connected you.
NATHALY
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
NICOLE
She loves how Pilates makes her body feel and how it has helped her to overcome her injuries. Her goal and passion as an instructor is to help her clients overcome their fears and improve their physical fitness with a strong focus on correct alignment. She always brings her positive bubbly personality to every class!! Her classes are fun, challenging and enjoyable.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
SARAH
Originally from England, Sarah moved to Australia in 2010 and now calls Gold Coast home. Sarah was first introduced to Pilates after suffering a unique running injury to her hip and abdomen in 2020 which meant she was unable to participate in high intensity exercise. After trying Pilates and reaping the benefits, Sarah became intrigued with biomechanics and the process of rehabilitation, so she began her course with Polestar Pilates.
Today, Sarah stands as a dedicated Pilates enthusiast and instructor, channelling her passion into helping others achieve their own health and wellness goals. Her journey with her own injury has equipped her with a unique perspective and expertise, making her a compassionate and knowledgeable guide in the Pilates world. In her teaching she strives to educate her clients with functional movement patterns, correct form, and alignment, whilst creating a safe and positive environment.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
KORENA
Hello there, my name is Korena James and I am the owner and principal Pilates Instructor at Pure Living Pilates in Burleigh on the Gold Coast. I thought I would tell you a little bit about me, how I came to be a Pilates instructor with my very own studio and why I am so passionate about Pilates and the Journey that it can take each and every one of you on. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to exercising and we each have different needs and goals so I think it’s important to know who you are coming to see and that you feel confident in who you see.
Our studio space is a small, warm, welcoming environment where people of all ages, sizes and physical capabilities can feel safe to come and exercise.
It is important to me that everyone who comes to the Studio feels special, nurtured and that their individual health and fitness needs are met. There is a wonderful sense of community here and all of my beautiful clients feel very much at home when they visit so it’s the perfect place for them to take some time out for themselves, give back to themselves and in some cases to heal themselves.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
‘Pilates is for everyone. I believe we all need it in our lives and I love seeing everyone progress as their mobility, flexibility and strength increase in ways they didn’t think they could!! It’s the most rewarding career ever!!‘
I first discovered Pilates for myself in 2005
In my previous career, I was an Interior Designer and worked very long hours. I used to run every morning along the beautiful Gold Coast beaches, living a very active lifestyle to keep the work-life balance. It has always been very important to me to look after myself, and exercise for both my physical health and mental health to help keep stress levels down and the feel-good endorphins running.
However, I ended up with severe pain and injury to my hip flexors that rendered me completely inactive!!! It was absolutely debilitating and I really had no idea how I hurt myself or why I was feeling this pain. I went to see many various Practitioners and Specialists over the course of 6 months and had no progress, and still no idea what was causing my pain.
I eventually tried Pilates through a friend’s recommendation, and what astounded me was how little I actually knew about my body. What I didn’t realise is that I am a super hypermobile (flexible) body type and I came to realise that my body could only take so much high impact activity before I showed up with injury. Pilates helped me to understand areas of my body that were so so tight and other areas that were lazy and rendered inert from working a desk job. Pilates guided my body through these changes and helped me to correct these imbalances in my body and I was back out running again in no time. It was the perfect rehab option for me to get me moving again and was also the perfect complement to my running. It helped me perform better when I was exercising and of course in everyday life, even just sitting better at my desk at work.
Inspired to discover Pilates further
My own personal journey with Pilates affected me so much that I decided to quit my career as an Interior Designer (of 12 years) to discover Pilates further. I have always loved helping people and I knew I wanted to know more, to be able to share this amazing experience with everyone!! So, in 2013, I pursued my Diploma in Pilates with Polestar, which is an international authority in Pilates education and is best known for their holistic and science-based approach to functional movement. It was perfect for me and the vision I had for my future of helping others and so began my journey to be here talking to you!!
After working for other Studios throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast I established Pure living pilates In October 2016,
Everyone who comes here feels comfortable and they each have their own specific reasons for coming to Pilates. My soul purpose in opening the Studio is to ensure that everyone’s individual needs are met. We all have our own fitness goals and /or injuries to overcome so each of the sessions is designed to suit what your body needs. There is a maximum of 4 people per small group class so we can guarantee that you get all the attention you need to get you healing through movement! I absolutely love our Pure Living Pilates community and I know anyone who comes through our doors will feel the same way.
My passions
- I am so passionate about Pilates and how intelligent movement can honestly help everyone!
- I believe in whole-body wellness, healing through movement and the mind-body connection.
- I love helping people on their journey to overcome their injuries and just generally helping them to discover their body and its capabilities.
Pilates is for everyone. I believe we all need it in our lives and I love seeing everyone progress as their mobility, flexibility and strength increase in ways they didn’t think they could!! It’s the most rewarding career ever!!
Whether your goals are to tone up, increase strength, gain better postural awareness, increase flexibility or enhance your sport performance, then Pilates is for you! Start with our intro package.
Studio Hours
Monday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Tuesday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Wednesday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Thursday
5:45am to 7:00am
4:30pm to 7:30pm
Friday
5:45pm to 3:00pm
Saturday
6:45am to 9:30pm
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