AWAKEN YOUR BODY

TWO WEEKS TO TONED

INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE

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AWAKEN YOUR BODY

TWO WEEKS TO TONED

INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE

LEARN MORE
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Who we help

You love to move, you have a regular training practice, anything from group fitness classes to crossFit to golf to cycling or running - Pilates can help do these activities better and more.  You may be starting to feel stiff when you get out of bed or have pain in your body and are looking for the best workout for painful knees, shoulders or hip flexors.

I know this totally sucks because I have personal experience working around lower back pain, knee pain and shoulder pain so I understand how frustrating it can be when you can't move your body the way that you want.

You may be in pain at the moment or have a complex history and know that you need to attend regularly to get to and maintain your healthy lifestyle.

You enjoy living, shopping and supporting the local community so we may have seen each other over a froth topped coffee or a glass of bubbles in Bulimba or surrounding establishments.

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About Me

I'm Elaine Simpson the founder and owner of Kensho Boutique Pilates and the one who brought together the values and concepts of Kensho's Awaken System.

I love high impact exercise, however, after a challenging few years of niggling injuries and my love of feeling strong I found Pilates.

PAA Studio AccreditedWomans Network Australia

Our Vision & Mission 

My Vision is to inspire and motivate our community to build awareness and connection in their body using the full Pilates method.

The Mission is to use our Kensho Awaken System and utilise the full Pilates method to deliver tailored, restorative and challenging movement sessions to keep your body and mind strong, fit and healthy.

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Values

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Connection to body, mind and community
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Quality of teaching and movement
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Kindness to self and others
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Happiness is having lots of fun and laughing very loudly

The Kensho

Awaken System

Discovery

Receive a warm welcome into the studio as we get creative setting your specific health goals. We take time getting to know and understand you as you are introduced to the Pilates equipment.

Insight

In the various styles of Small Group Training classes, you'll work the whole body with your personalised exercises and become comfortable and confident in creating your routine.

Enlighten

Notice improvements in your strength and fitness as you fall in love with Pilates and the transformation of your body and mind.

Awaken

Feel empowered and confident as you walk taller and have a leaner, stronger body. Motivation is easy in the Kensho community, as you share a newfound love of health and making healthier choices.

Client Feedback

Valentina Barcucci

Elaine is excellent as understanding what are her clients' needs and work with them to define long-term objectives. I have some nasty back problems, and she managed to adapt pilates exercises to my specific case and helped me address my needs.

What I especially appreciate of her way of working is her flexibility. Sometimes I come to the class in a rather bad shape. She can quickly reorganise the whole session from scratch, around my level of fitness on that specific day. Thank you Elaine!

Ruth Bowen

Elaine is an inspiring fitness motivator. Love her Pilates classes. She is great at tailoring to your level, without making it too easy!

Joan Hargrave

Elaine offers Pilates training conscientiously and effectively tailored to your profile. You laugh while you learn.

I'm in my 70's and Elaine helps me stay fit and somewhat flexible. Imagine what she can do for you!

Chrissy Boulden

Elaine is a fabulous Pilates Instructor! She really takes the time to research and devise the best programme for each individual person, taking into account injuries and skills. Having said that Elaine makes sure you are doing the movements correctly and to the best of your ability, gently pushing you to achieve just a little more while telling you to listen to your body.

Always encouraging with lots of variety and fun, Pilates with the Scottish Girl is a twice weekly event that I now look forward to.

Thuy Ca

Elaine is a fantastic person and teacher! Our lessons were always filled with laughter, "scooping the belly" and "tightening the belt". She knows a lot about how the body works, is very good at explaining it in a way that makes you understand what you're supposed to do or where you're supposed to feel what and provides the perfect amount of challenge in her lessons. Highly recommend joining her lessons!

Louise Simard

Elaine is a fantastic Pilates teacher, very knowledgeable about how the body works, and fun.

I have noticed a good change in my body, in my core and she gave me the willing to do it for a long, long time.

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All the latest from my blog.

To Perk or not to Perk up your Posture

By Elaine | 26 Jul 2021

Do you catch yourself slouching at your desk or dinner table? Has anyone ever told you to sit up straight? From a very early age I was always being told to straighten my back, threats of a rod being put up my spine didn’t make me sit up any straighter because I always forgot.  It …

To Perk or not to Perk up your Posture Read More »

Pilates Teaching

Why you should care about your Pilates Instructor’s training

By Elaine | May 20, 2020
When I started researching Pilates teacher training at the beginning of November 2018, I had no idea there were so many different options. Weekend courses, intensive courses, every weekend for six months or a year, offered online or offline —  the list was endless.  I found that the quality and standard of each course varied …

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The Six Pilates Principles — what they are and how they can enhance your practice

By Elaine | Apr 30, 2020
I’ve taken a lot of Pilates group classes over the years. I started going to Reformer classes in Brisbane eight years ago and then — in more recent years —Pilates on the Mat. It’s interesting that I don’t remember the principles of Pilates being mentioned or discussed in depth by the instructors in those classes. …

The Six Pilates Principles — what they are and how they can enhance your practice Read More »

Kensho Pilates Blog Covid19

To Move or Not to Move your body in this time of coronavirus crisis?

By Elaine | Apr 16, 2020
Has your gym, studio or exercise facility closed? Depending on where you are in the world in recent weeks you probably had the exercise rug pulled from under you. This may not be a bad thing at the moment, because life has gone from stressful to haywire and then stressful again — in a completely …

To Move or Not to Move your body in this time of coronavirus crisis? Read More »

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Find Us...

Address: 629 Wynnum Rd, Morningside QLD 4170

Phone: 0413 642 215

Email: [email protected]

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"Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit."

Joseph Pilates

In case you're wondering...

I'm happy to answer any questions you have! Here's some I get asked frequently.

I recommend that you start with the Introductory Offer as the first session includes an Initial Consultation which will take you through the basics and give you some tips on how to best learn the movements. However, if you would like to attend the online group classes and have no injuries or concerns, and ideally are used to attending other types of general fitness classes (gym, dance etc), you can jump straight into a group class.

Absolutely! Pilates is used to help with rehabilitation.
The Initial Consultation, included in the Introductory Offer is a must for you so that we can assess your needs and get you on the right track. Depending on your injury this could mean continuing Private Sessions and eventually our online group classes if that's where you would like to go.

I highly recommend private sessions for pregnancy. Your health and the health of your baby is of utmost importance.  Your body will need different things throughout each stage of your pregnancy and your needs on the day will be safely and effectively addressed in these sessions.

Bring clean socks, a towel and a water bottle to keep you hydrated during your session.

Yes, you can! If you are injury-free and have a basic level of fitness. Group classes can be challenging and move relatively quickly, but if you are accustomed to exercising you will get started right away. 
Online group sessions are not suitable for pregnancy, osteoporosis, pelvic floor conditions, or any current injuries that require movement modification. All of these can be accommodated in Private Sessions.

Comfortable clothes that you can move easily in – your regular gym gear is ideal.

Yes, there is plenty of on-street parking.

There is a toilet and somewhere for you to change, filtered water is available and we can change the temperature to suit your needs.

COVID19

Your health and wellbeing is my top priority when in my care, it always has been for your body and mind and now includes protecting you from COVID19.

We provide the following amenities for us all to take the necessary precautions:

  • hand washing facilities with soap
  • single-use paper towels to dry your hands
  • tissues to cough or sneeze into
  • hand sanitiser, please use after coughing or sneezing or touching your face

All facilities are well ventilated, we can keep an outside and inside door open in our studio and you are more than welcome to wear a mask and I can wear a mask at your request, no problem at all.

Please stay at home if you are sick, one of the benefits of having private and semi-private sessions is that we can be flexible to suit your needs. For your information please see our cancellation policy here.