Pure Pilates
The art of control of mind and body

The purpose of this course is to inspire people interested in Pilates to learn how to keep the body in shape and healthy through exercise and how to develop strength and flexibility in order to prevent injuries during one's dance career or any other sport.
You can learn the fundamentals of a simple work-out program useful after mastering it to practise it at home. Following good instructions at the beginning is the best approach!
It may become more challenging and complex for those who want to work more and improve their skills by introducing more advanced exercises.
The focus is to strengthen the abdominal area which is called 'the Powerhouse'. Mr. J.H. Pilates always used to stress the importance of exercising in order to improve your mental and physical well-being enjoying life.
If you have any injuries or back problem, it is recommended to inform the teacher. You will discover that Pilates can be very therapeuthic.



Gabriella Cimino
Gabriella Cimino, born in Italy, has a rich background in contemporary dance, studies in Graham, Limon, Cunningham Technique and Classical Ballet as well as African dance and music, experiences made in performances in Nairobi, Dakar and Vienna. She completed an education as a fitness trainer and has been a Pilates trainer since the mid 1990ies. She has been teaching in New York, Paris, Weimar, Vienna, Berlin, Rom, Marseille, and Zakynthos. 2003 she opened the Pilates Center Vienna. She has well-grounded teaching experiences and continues to further training in New York on a regular basis. 2006 she became Teacher Trainer True Pilates NY. She taught at the University Sports Institute in Vienna and the Conservatory in Vienna. Lately she was a coach for the artists and acrobats of the "Cirque du Soleil".