“We absolutely love our Pure Living Pilates community and we know anyone who comes through our doors will feel the same way”.
ABOUT US
Pilates Studio in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast
Pure Living Pilates is a boutique Pilates Studio in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast, created to provide a more personal and individual approach to Pilates.
Our Small Group Pilates Classes have a maximum of four people, allowing our instructors to get to know you individually, understand your body and your goals, and give you the attention and guidance you need throughout each session.
We offer Reformer Pilates, Small Group Pilates and Private Pilates, with every session tailored to the person in front of us. We want you to feel comfortable, supported and genuinely cared for when you walk through our doors.
Our studio is warm, friendly and non-judgemental, and we welcome people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Whether you’re completely new to Pilates, returning to exercise or looking to build strength and improve your movement, we take the time to understand you and help you get the most from your Pilates practice.
Our studio is fully equipped with a variety of small and large Pilates apparatus, allowing us to tailor sessions to your individual needs and goals. Our instructors are highly trained in the Polestar Pilates method, with a focus on intelligent, functional movement and helping you build strength and move with confidence.
If you’re returning to exercise after an injury or have specific physical needs, we can adapt your Pilates program to suit you and, where appropriate, work alongside your physiotherapist, osteopath or other healthcare professional.
Our 50-minute Pilates Classes can be tailored to your goals, whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility and mobility, move more freely, improve your fitness or simply feel stronger and more confident in your body.
Our goal is simple — to have you leave feeling better, stronger and taller than when you walked through the door.
SUNNY
Inspired by her own Journey she moved to Australia to further her knowledge of clinical Pilates and completed her Comprehensive Diploma of Clinical Pilates. She works across Brisbane and the Gold Coast with people of all backgrounds and abillites and ages.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
TEGAN
Tegan is a qualified Osteopath and Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move with confidence, strength and purpose.
Having grown up active and involved in a variety of sports, Tegan developed a strong interest in how the body moves and how Pilates can support strength, mobility and overall wellbeing. She completed her Pilates training with (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates institute) Building on her extensive knowledge of anatomy, movement and the body.
Tegan’s background in Osteopathy gives her a unique understanding of movement, injuries and the individual needs of each client. She brings this knowledge into her Pilates classes, teaching with purpose and intention while helping clients build strength, improve movement strategies and develop a greater awareness of their bodies.
At Pure Living Pilates, Tegan combines her Osteopathy and Pilates expertise to create personalised, considered classes where clients can feel supported, challenged and confident in their movement.
APPI Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Certificate of Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute
SARAH
Originally from England, Sarah moved to Australia in 2010 and now calls the Gold Coast home.
Sarah discovered Pilates after a running injury to her hip and abdomen in 2020 meant she was unable to participate in the high-intensity exercise she loved. After experiencing the benefits of Pilates herself, she became fascinated by biomechanics, rehabilitation and the way intelligent movement can help the body move better.
This led Sarah to pursue her Pilates education with Polestar Pilates, and she now brings her own experience of injury and rehabilitation into her teaching.
Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals through functional movement, correct form and alignment. She creates a safe, positive and supportive environment where clients can develop a better understanding of their bodies while building strength and confidence.
Sarah loves helping people discover what their bodies are capable of and enjoys making Pilates both challenging and achievable for every client.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
KORENA
Hello, I’m Korena James, owner and Principal Pilates Instructor at Pure Living Pilates, a boutique Pilates Studio in Burleigh on the Gold Coast.
I first discovered Pilates in 2005 after years of running and living a very active lifestyle. At the time, I was working as an Interior Designer and had developed severe hip pain that left me unable to exercise. After months of seeing different practitioners without finding an answer, I was introduced to Pilates.
It completely changed the way I understood my body.
I discovered how important intelligent movement, strength and balance were for me, and how Pilates could complement the activities I loved while helping me move and feel better. That experience ultimately inspired me to leave my career in Interior Design and pursue Pilates.
I completed my Mat and Studio Pilates qualifications in 2013 and have continued to develop my knowledge and experience ever since, completing my Diploma of Pilates in 2026.
After working in Pilates studios across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, I established Pure Living Pilates in 2016 with a very clear vision — to create a small, welcoming studio where clients receive personalised attention and their individual goals are genuinely understood.
With a maximum of four people in our small group Pilates classes, I love being able to get to know each client, understand their body and help them progress. We offer Reformer Pilates, small group Pilates and private Pilates, with a strong focus on building strength, improving movement and helping you feel confident in what your body can do.
I believe Pilates is for everybody. Whether your goal is to build strength, improve mobility and flexibility, enhance your sporting performance or simply feel stronger and move better in everyday life, Pilates can be an incredibly valuable part of your journey.
I absolutely love what I do and feel very lucky to have created such a wonderful community at Pure Living Pilates. I look forward to welcoming you into the studio.
Polestar Pilates qualified instructor
Qualifications
Polestar comprehensive studio / Rehab Series
Polestar Complete Matwork Series
Polestar Studio Pilates Diploma
‘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!!‘
Studio Hours
Monday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Tuesday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Wednesday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Thursday
5:45am to 7:00pm
Friday
5:30am to 3:30pm
Saturday
7.00am to 10.00am
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