Pilates Instructor

With over 10 years experience in the Fitness Industry, Csilla is a Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels. She is also qualified in pre and post-natal Pilates.

Her passion for Pilates stemmed from personal experience, as she suffered an ankle injury while running the New York Marathon in 2010, and saw first-hand the remarkable effects Pilates had on her rehabilitation. Being a triathlete, Pilates soon became part of Csilla’s everyday routine in a quest to remain strong and injury free. Csilla then embarked on her journey of becoming a Pilates instructor, and has trained in London, Czech Republic, Malaysia and Dubai.

Csilla moved to the UAE in 2012, and has worked in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

She teaches private Pilates sessions and group Pilates classes,

Pilates & Barre Instructor

Isabel comes from beautiful Thailand. To recover from a herniated disc condition in 2008, Isabel’s then Physiotherapist suggested to engage in pilates to support the recovery process. Amazed by the remarkable results, she not only grew into a pilates enthusiast, but the desire to share this experience as a pilates instructor to help others in enjoying an improved wellbeing in a well-rounded, fully functional body had blossomed.

Having earned her degree in engineering and working in the corporate world for more than 19 years, she decided to follow her heart in turning her passion for pilates into a new career.

Apart from the love for Pilates, her other loves include skiing, aerials, and Zumba.

She is a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor for Mat, Reformer and Injuries and Special Populations, as well Total Barre. At Real Pilates she teaches group mat, reformer and barre classes in addition to private and semi-private sessions.

• Merrithew Instructor Trainer:
• STOTT PILATES Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels
• Functional Anatomy Instructor Trainer

Jennifer first discovered Pilates in 2007 while she was living in Toronto. She was drawn to its teachings and the remarkable way it works for different body types. She has been lucky enough to travel the world and gain valuable experience and knowledge whilst practicing Pilates in various studios.

She moved to Dubai in 2008 and decided to turn her passion into a career and became a certified Instructor, undergoing training in Dubai as well as Toronto. In 2016, Jennifer went on to become a certified Instructor Trainer for Matwork and Reformer. She enjoys working with a range of clients, and draws great satisfaction from seeing others motivated and inspired to better themselves.

Jennifer has completed the STOTT PILATES full certification and is a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer for Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels as well as numerous workshops.

Pilates & Yoga Instructor

Maria first fell in love with Pilates when she was a university student, undertaking a business degree in her hometown of Santiago, Chile. When she moved to Dubai and found Real Pilates, it was love at first sight. She had never imagined she would be a Pilates Instructor but one day, as her passion grew, she decided to go for it, signing up for her first course in 2014.

Maria enjoys the precision of the movement and attention to alignment. She enjoys the satisfaction of helping people feel and move better and aims to educate her clients in the same way she learned when was one. She has continued her education over the years and became a Fully Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor in 2022.

Since becoming a mother in 2020, Maria also became passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and motherhood. She became a lactation counsellor in 2022, whilst also completing her Yoga teacher training and looks forward to exploring all these new avenues of interest.

Maria is a STOTT PILATES Matwork, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac, and Barrels Instructor, and trained in Merrithew Fascial Movement as well as Injuries and Special Populations. She currently teaches Group Pilates and Yoga classes, and is available for Private Sessions.

Pilates Instructor

Rachael’s love of trying new sports led her to Pilates and from day one she knew Pilates was for her. She decided she wanted to teach and share her knowledge after taking classes for over 10 years. She has trained in her beautiful native New Zealand as well as Australia, the US and now here in Dubai.

Rachael’s passion for Pilates shines through in every class. With an eye for detail, she motivates and encourages clients to get the most out of their workout with a focus on posture and technique.

Rachael has a Bachelor of Music degree and a background as a Flute Teacher and playing in orchestras. She also enjoys skiing and hiking. She has walked both the Camino Frances and Camino Portuguese, hundreds of kilometers across Spain and Portugal.

Rachael is a STOTT PILATES Instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels and Injuries and Special Populations. She has also completed a number of specialized workshops, including Pre- and Post-natal Pilates.

She teaches Mat, Reformer, Chair and Prenatal Pilates classes as well as private and semi-private sessions.

Yoga Instructor

Robin has been teaching Yoga as professional instructor for over 16 year, but his journey and deep relationship with Yoga started more 25 years ago in his beautiful native India.

In 1997 he started competing in various Yoga Competitions in India till 2002. After a few years of competitive break, in 2014, he started participating in international professional competitions this time. That same year he became also officially became an International Yoga Referee.

Robin has a Master’s in Physical Education and has been living in Dubai since 2003 with his wife Bhama who is also a highly skilled Yoga teacher. They have been sharing their knowledge and experience with healthy lifestyle enthusiasts and yogis from all walks of life. Robin believes Yoga has a real message for humanity – a holistic message of physical, mental and spiritual wellness. To Robin, Yoga is so much more than just an exercise form or a profession. His motto is: "practice Yoga and experience the changes in you".

At Real Pilates, Robin teaches Hatha Yoga group classes as well as private sessions on demand.

Pilates & Barre Instructor

Salome has gained an interest in body power and movement during her childhood, when she was practicing gymnastics. This interest developed into a passion throughout the years and she has been dedicated to understanding her body and the most effective way to be strong and healthy through training and fitness.

Her professional journey began to change direction when she started to deepen her knowledge in mind-body practices like Yoga and Pilates. She was a big yoga enthusiast but after learning about the STOTT PILATES method, she decided to complete her education as a Pilates instructor.

Salome started to combine Pilates into Barre, TRX and strength training classes. She also began to enjoy combining Yoga and Pilates in Yogalates classes. As an instructor, she loves to see her clients confident and motivated to be their best and strongest version of themselves while moving safely.

Salome is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys cycling, walking, mountain climbing and travelling. She moved to Dubai with her family after living 8 beautiful years in China. She loves the sunshine and beach in Dubai.

She is a great listener, convivial, loyal friend, strict mother, and big foodie who loves eating and cooking.

Customer Service

Elizabeth was born and raised in Zimbabwe, having recently moved to Dubai in September 2021. She holds a diploma in Hotel Management and has a strong background in customer service as she has been trained and specialized in front office for two years. Prior to this, she had the pleasure of working in the dental industry.

Elizabeth has a passion for fashion so you will see her at the front desk always looking chic and dashing wearing the newest trends. Elizabeth is very family oriented and when she is not around her loved ones, you will find her reading books from her favorite author, Dan Brown. She is always keen to learn whatever she can to keep growing and improving. Solving problems, and making sure clients are well looked after is something she takes to heart.

Customer Service

Born and raised in beautiful Abu Dhabi, after 14 years, Hoda decided to move to Egypt alongside her family to get better acquainted with her culture and roots.

Not long after completing her Bachelors in Business Administration she moved to Toronto (Canada), eager to explore life on her own. Working in sales while she was there she explored her passion for travel. Having lived in 5 different provinces, she has always enjoyed the stunning scenery of each one. She loves getting lost in nature and enjoy sunshine and water. She loves comedy and is open to try almost any type of cuisine.

Her keen eye for detail allows her to provide clients with the best attention and service. Hoda’s motivation, good vibe, and contagious energy will always make you stop by the front desk to say hello.

Customer Service

Born and raised in the beautiful state of Goa (India), Tanya is all about being a true Goan: all fun, caring and friendly. Tanya holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce and for the past 9 years, she has been working in different customer facing roles. In the UAE since 2018, she has worked with people of more than 180 nationalities.

Tanya is committed to use all her gained knowledge to help clients have the best experience as soon as they walk through the door. She loves to sing, dance, read, cook, paint, and travel while exploring different places, and trying their cuisines. Tanya is a positive, genuine person who is all about Balance in life.