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If you’ve wondered whether Reformer Pilates can help you feel stronger, you’re part of a much bigger conversation. Strength-focused Pilates is one of the trends shaping the industry in 2026, with growing interest in resistance and how to keep progressing. But what does that mean when you arrive for class? And does progress always mean adding another spring? Can Reformer Pilates build strength? Yes, Reformer Pilates can help develop strength, particularly when the exercises pr

If you’ve been looking into Pilates, you’ve probably come across two options: Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates. Both focus on controlled movement, but the experience can feel quite different. Choosing between them starts with understanding how each works—and what you enjoy. What is Mat Pilates? Mat Pilates uses your body weight and gravity to create challenge. Depending on the class, you might also use small equipment such as a ball, resistance band or light weights. Without

You’ve tried your first Reformer Pilates class, enjoyed having some time for yourself and started thinking about coming back. Then comes the question: how often should you actually do it? There’s no single schedule that suits everyone. Your starting point, goals, other exercise and recovery all play a part. A useful routine is one you can maintain—and gradually build on. Is once a week worth it? Yes. One regular class gives you an opportunity to practise the movements, become

“I’d love to try Yoga, but I can’t even touch my toes.” If that sounds familiar, you don’t need to put Yoga off until you become more flexible. You can start with the range of movement you have today. The important part is finding a suitable class and learning how to adapt the practice to your body. Do you need to touch your toes? No. Touching your toes isn’t an entry requirement, and it isn’t a measure of whether you’re doing Yoga well. Bodies have different proportions, mov

Your Body Feels Different Week to Week Most women have experienced it — one week you feel powerful, steady and capable of taking on any workout… and then the next week, everything feels heavier, slower and more draining than usual. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not a lack of effort, motivation or ability. It’s biology. Understanding how strength shifts throughout the menstrual cycle gives women permission to work with their bodies, not against them. And at Awaken, this

We’ve all been there. You want to try something new, to move your body in a way that feels good, but you’re stuck. Walking into a new studio can be intimidating. What if you don't know the moves? What if you’re not "fit enough"? Let’s put that myth to rest right now: Pilates and Yoga are for every body. If you’ve been curious about starting, you’re in the right place. Here in Perth's northern suburbs, our studios in Yanchep, Ashby, and Mindarie are built on a single idea: co