Karina Sudarmadji -
Senior Instructor

Karina had been teaching Pilates in Bandung for five years before she moved to Singapore. Teaching Pilates in Singapore was initially challenging for her due to language and cultural differences. But Karina was determined to improve her teaching skills in order to help clients.Karina believes that learning is a continuous journey. She is constantly upgrading her knowledge to understand how the body can move better. In addition to Pilates, Karina is also a GYROTONIC® certified instructor.

She has worked with clients of various fitness levels, injuries and medical conditions and feels happy when she sees them improve with every session.

With ten years of teaching experience, Karina has a patient, caring attitude and an attention to detail. Most, if not all of her clients feel at ease and confident working with her.

Karina also volunteers at ABLE teaching the physically challenged with Pilates rehabilitation techniques. She loves to help people achieve freedom through movement.

Despite her busy schedule, Karina maintains a healthy lifestyle by running regularly and has participated in races such as the Standard Chartered and Sundown Half Marathon.

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Certification / Experiences

• Balanced Body Master Instructor (Mat & Reformer)
• GYROTONIC® Certified
• GYROTONER® Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• Bodhi Suspension System® Certified
• MOTR® Certified
• Redcord Instructor
• ZEN.GA Equipment Certified
• Completed “Be Activated Muscle Course”

Area of Interest:

• Back Pain
• Scoliosis
• Hypermobility
• Rehabilitation

Locations:

• Bukit Timah

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Working from home meant we could vary snack and coffee breaks, change our desks or view, goof off, drink on the job, even spend the day in pajamas

Svetlana Rao
It was through the discovery of Pilates that allowed Svetlana to correct her posture, eliminate muscle tension, regain strength in her spine and abdominals and start enjoying a pain-free life, without any surgery. Svetlana strives to make each class challenging yet fun, bringing in a smile and positive energy and leaving her clients feeling fit and strong after each session. Svetlana was introduced to Pilates several years ago while trying to cope with chronic lower back pain. After pregnancy pain was so severe that she was recommended to do spinal surgery. It was through the discovery of Pilates that allowed her to correct her posture, eliminate muscle tension, regain strength in her spine and abdominals and start enjoying a pain-free life, without any surgery. It also gave her a greater sense of mind and body awareness and general well-being. Inspired by such a life-changing experience for her health, body and mind she fell in love with Pilates and decided to change her career from the corporate legal world to master the art of Pilates. Strong believer in mantra “Doing what you Love is Freedom, Loving What you do is Happiness” she delighted to pass the gift of Pilates on to others, guiding them to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Advocate of Mindfulness Svetlana strives to make each class challenging yet fun, bringing in a smile and positive energy and leaving her clients feeling fit and strong after each session.
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    Elsie Koh
    Elsie is passionate in sports and participates actively in running, weights training, HIIT, biking, swimming, scuba diving to competitive sports like marathons & triathlons. A firm believer in mind & body connection, she finds ultimate satisfaction in Pilates which works both the mind and body harmoniously. She has extensive experience working with clients from all walks of life, professions, backgrounds and passions. Elsie thrives on sharing her experience and knowledge. She enjoys seeing clients achieve their goals and exceed their potential. Working with different clients from pre to post-natal, scoliosis to athletic training, Elsie enjoys walking the total mind body integrated Pilates journey with clients.
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      Sudha Natrajan
      Sudha was introduced to Pilates in 2007 when she received 10 Pilates session as a birthday gift and she hasn't looked back since then. Starting out as a client she found it helped with her own knee issues and lower back pain. She slowly got interested in learning as well. Starting with BASI course in 2008, she then went on to do the Mat, Reformer and Apparatus course from Balanced Body. With her interest in learning new methods of helping clients, she continued with her CoreAlign course and certification. She has always been interested in Women's health and has furthered this by learning how Pilates helps with various women's health issues.
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