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.

Technique and Form

Matwork Criss Cross: Twisting Technique for Oblique Engagement

23 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Matwork Criss Cross targets your obliques through controlled spinal twists. You lie on your back, hands behind head, and alternate elbow to opposite knee. This exercise builds rotational strength while stabilising your core. Practice it in small group classes at Pilates Academy Arjan.

Reformer and Apparatus

Chair Side Splits Progression: Hip Control in Small Groups

23 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Pilates Academy Arjan teaches Chair Side Splits to build hip control in small groups of five or fewer. You progress through stages that demand precise alignment and core engagement. Instructors explain the anatomy to help you maintain form during lateral movements.

Getting Started

Introductory Fuse Ladder Sequence for New Arjan Attendees

23 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Pilates Academy Arjan introduces the Fuse Ladder with a basic sequence for newcomers. You learn footwork, leg circles and side stretches in small groups. Instructors explain the anatomy to help you align movements correctly from your first class.

Technique and Form

Cadillac Roll-Down with Springs: Form for Spinal Mobility

22 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Learn the correct form for Cadillac roll-down with springs to improve spinal mobility. This exercise uses the full apparatus at Pilates Academy Arjan for controlled articulation. Follow these steps to maintain alignment in small group classes.

Pilates in Dubai

Evening Pilates Sessions Tailored for Dubai Hills Professionals

22 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Pilates Academy Arjan offers evening sessions suited to professionals from Dubai Hills. These classes use full classical apparatus and cap at five participants for focused instruction. You receive guidance on movement anatomy during sessions from 7 AM to 10 PM weekdays.

Reformer and Apparatus

Wunda Chair Foot Bar Series: Alignment for Lower Body Strength

22 September 2026  ·  5 min read

The Wunda Chair foot bar series builds lower body strength through precise alignment on this compact apparatus. You position your feet on the bar while seated or standing to press against springs for controlled resistance. Instructors at Pilates Academy Arjan explain the anatomy to help you maintain form. Classes stay small for individual guidance.

Technique and Form

Breath Coordination During Reformer Transitions for Arjan Group Classes

22 September 2026  ·  5 min read

Breath coordination during Reformer transitions helps you maintain control in group classes at Pilates Academy Arjan. Inhale to prepare and exhale to stabilise as you move between exercises. This practice supports steady rhythm for the five-person classes on full apparatus.

Reformer and Apparatus

Fuse Ladder Horse: Developing Leg Strength Through Controlled Jumps

21 September 2026  ·  5 min read

The Fuse Ladder Horse exercise builds leg strength with controlled jumps on the Fuse Ladder at Pilates Academy Arjan. You maintain upright posture while jumping feet to the ladder's top rung and back. Instructors explain the anatomy of leg muscles involved. Classes stay small for personalised guidance.

Technique and Form

Wunda Chair Teaser: Core Engagement Cues for Seated Balance

21 September 2026  ·  5 min read

The Wunda Chair Teaser builds seated balance through core engagement. You learn cues to stabilise your torso while lifting legs. Instructors at Pilates Academy Arjan explain the anatomy to refine your form in small classes.

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