Lower back pain when doing Shoulder Bridge / Glute Bridge?

Does your lower back hurt when you do Shoulder Bridge / Glute Bridge? Maybe it's because your glutes aren't working at all - and instead you're swaying and pressing up from the lower back. In Pilates, we lift the hips by using the glutes and abdominal muscles to create support and control, giving the lower back length instead of [...]

The 100 awakens the body from within

It's no coincidence that The 100 is first in the classic Pilates sequence. The 100 awakens the body from within.It stimulates blood circulation and makes the first and most important contact with the breath - and with the deep abdominal muscles.This is where we bring the body together.Find the rhythm of breathing.And prepare the body for the rest of the workout - with control, focus [...]

Pilates is a method - not a quick fix

Changes rarely happen in an hour. They happen when the body is given time, repetition and proper guidance. Pilates is a system. One exercise builds on the next, and as exercises are repeated, they are refined over time, and many people find that back, shoulder and neck pain decreases and tension is gradually released. In Pilates we work with conscious movement. Each exercise [...]

When training and treatment work together, something special happens.

“Over the years I have tried several Pilates studios in Denmark and abroad, and Pilates Cph is the best place for me. They stand for very high quality and an individual approach, which means that you clearly feel the progression in the training and get a better everyday life with a stronger and more flexible body - without pain.

Does your lower back hurt when you do backbends (extension exercises)?

Does your lower back hurt when you do Swan, Cobra and other backbends (extension exercises)? Maybe you're using your glutes too much. When you do a backbend, it's the spine that needs to move.... not the hip that is pushed forwards because the buttocks are too tight.This can cause both discomfort and pain in the lower back.For many people, the backbend never reaches the [...]

From rehabilitation → to advanced Pilates

From rehabilitation → to advanced Pilates Not quickly. But methodically, patiently and correctly. “ In the autumn of 2024, I was recommended major back surgery due to a severe spondylisthesis and spinal stenosis that gave me severe nerve pain and sensory disturbances in both legs and feet. The doctors were convinced that exercise would not make any difference. [...]

We were really touched by Jasmin's words about our studio

A unique gem in the heart of Copenhagen In the centre of the city lies a little sanctuary - a Pilates studio filled with space, presence and a warmth you feel as soon as you walk through the door. Here, the body is met with respect and the mind is allowed to land. The mat classes, which are otherwise disappearing [...]

Stop the abuse of Pilates - call a spade a spade

Every day we see the good name of Pilates being misused, in the media, by journalists and by training centres that are simply unaware of what Pilates really is. This is unfortunate and serious, because Pilates is a proven method that can change people's quality of life. Those of us who are trained in the method and have worked with it for [...]

Get more out of your plank with proper technique

Planking technique - Your body will thank you for it. The plank is a classic exercise in both Pilates and many other forms of exercise - and for good reason. It challenges the whole body, strengthens the core and improves your body control. But it doesn't matter how you hold a plank. In fact, improper technique can lead to [...]