The idea for The And Pilates Club actually started over a glass of wine (naturally!). My husband and I were sitting at a wine bar tossing around ideas when Pinot and Pilates came up, then Pastries and Pilates, and before we knew it, we were listing everything we could possibly combine with Pilates. And just like that, The And Pilates Club was born.

At its heart, the Club came from seeing how little opportunity there was for genuine social connection in Pilates. (Which is crazy because you sit like 30cm away from the person next to us on the mat, there should be an environment where you can say hi!)

So I wanted to change that, to bring together those people who would say hi on the mat, and make them feel like part of something, not just attendees in a class.

I’m also a big believer in balance when it comes to wellbeing, and I LOVE a good wine bar. So, I thought, why not bring all of that together? Pilates, connection, and the things that bring us joy. That’s what The And Pilates Club is all about.