Edelmar
Instructor
From Hunched to Heartfelt: My Pilates Journey
As a pianist, I poured my heart into every note, but I paid a price I didn’t notice at first. Years of leaning into the keys left my body hunched and stiff, my back rounding into a shape that felt more like a question mark than an exclamation. I didn’t just feel smaller physically—I felt like I was losing the ability to express myself fully. When I found Pilates, it was more than an exercise; it was a revelation. Each session gave me back a piece of myself. I stood taller, moved more freely, and discovered an ease and confidence I hadn’t felt in years.
Now, as a Pilates teacher, I’m filled with gratitude for the chance to help others rediscover themselves, just as I did. I know what it feels like to feel trapped in your own body and what it’s like to feel the joy of breaking free. Pilates has taught me that movement is more than mechanics—it’s a way to express who you are and embrace life more fully. If my journey can inspire someone to stand a little taller, breathe a little easier, or move with more joy, then I’ve done something meaningful.