Pilates Academy Arjan

The Journal

Practical guidance on classical Pilates from the studio in Arjan, Dubai. Written by the team who teach the anatomy behind every movement, in classes of no more than five.

Getting Started

What to Expect in Your First Pilates Class in Arjan

31 July 2026 · 6 min read

Your first class starts with a conversation, not an exercise. The instructor asks about your movement background and what you want from the sessions, then sets your spring tension before you begin. Most of the class that follows covers footwork, breathing and basic spine articulation on the Reformer.

Getting Started

What Is Classical Pilates, and How Is It Different?

31 July 2026 · 5 min read

Classical Pilates follows the original method Joseph Pilates taught with a fixed sequence of exercises across the full apparatus. The Reformer Cadillac Chair Fuse Ladder and Matwork each play a unique role in building strength and control.