Arbeia Pilates

Hello, I'm Carly, founder of Arbeia Pilates.

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I opened Arbeia Pilates because I wanted to create the kind of studio I'd always been looking for: somewhere calm, welcoming and free from the pressure and intimidation that can sometimes surround exercise. A place where people can slow down, reconnect with their bodies and discover just how strong and capable they really are.

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I've been teaching Classical Pilates since 2017 and continue to invest in my education to deepen my understanding of Joseph Pilates' original method. Every class I teach is rooted in the principles of Contrology—precision, control, concentration, breath and mindful movement—because I believe Pilates is about far more than building strength. It's about learning to move well for life.

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The studio is fully equipped with traditional Gratz apparatus, manufactured to Joseph Pilates' original specifications and widely regarded as the gold standard of Pilates equipment. Combined with small class sizes and individual attention, this allows every client to progress safely at their own pace while experiencing authentic Classical Pilates as it was intended to be taught.

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Whether you're completely new to Pilates, returning after injury, managing a long-term condition such as scoliosis or PCOS, preparing for or recovering from pregnancy, looking to improve your posture or athletic performance, or simply wanting to feel healthier and move more freely, you'll always be met exactly where you are.

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At Arbeia Pilates, there's no expectation to be flexible, fit or experienced before you walk through the door. My job is simply to help you move with greater confidence, build lasting strength, improve mobility and balance, and leave each session feeling a little calmer, taller and more connected to yourself than when you arrived.

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I'm proud to have created a studio in South Shields that offers authentic Classical Pilates to the South Tyneside community, and I'd love to welcome you, wherever you are on your movement journey.