Kalijo Pilates Sunshine Coast BC

Our Story, Mission, Method & Community

“Kalijo” (KA-LEE-JOE) Founded in 2007, Davis Bay, Sunshine Coast BC

Kalijo Pilates was founded in 2007 on one simple principle: fitness is not a destination, it’s a lifelong journey. That’s why we created a fun, friendly place where personalized fitness experiences are the rule, not the exception. At Kalijo Pilates there is no judgment, no expectations, no intimidation.

We offer a safe, inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. Our programming is integrative, complementary, and comprehensive. You’ll gain strength, flexibility, stability, mobility and confidence in every Pilates class, whether you come every day or just once in a while. You’ll also gain the tools you need to create great independent workouts. With a solid foundation of proper movement, the possibilities are endless. We pride ourselves on our whole-body approach and one-of-a-kind classes that are specifically designed to keep you engaged for the long haul. (Most of our members come here for years)! Coming to the studio is the highlight of our day.

THE
Kalijo Pilates
MISSION
Our mission is to inspire our community to succeed and thrive in fitness, health and well-being.
With the most highly trained, progressive and caring teachers, we provide personal programs that facilitate you finding a new way to a better, stronger and healthier YOU.
We stand apart from other studios, as we craft a personalized and individualized program for each and every body.

We know movement, our passion will move you!

Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. He called his method Contrology, which refers to the way his system encourages the use of the mind to control the muscles. Kalijo Pilates teaches the Classical Method of Pilates because our method transforms people physically and mentally and lifts our spirit! By fine-tuning the mind-body connection, participants regain a more youthful body that moves with grace, ease, strength and flexibility supporting a pain-free existence. Kalijo students report feeling taller, more aligned, and stronger as we teach them to breathe in coordination with their movements. The improved circulation they experience feeds into the heart, oxygenates the blood and organs and helps to heal the tighter, stiffer, and more painful areas of the body.

In addition to being a fully equipped Pilates studio, Kalijo Pilates studio offers Mat and Equipment Pilates Instruction certification from The Pilates Center, in Boulder CO. Known as the ‘Harvard’ of Pilates Teacher Training and is one of the most comprehensive and intensive programs of its kind.

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Love and Praise from Kalijo clients
WE ARE KALIJO!
Pilates is not just our job, it’s our way of life.

Our community speaks for itself

Love & Praise from Kalijo clients

Our clients are full time mothers, total beginners, people suffering from illnesses and chronic pain, those with previous injuries, and strong, dedicated athletes, too. Read below a few of our favourite Kalijo success stories. Contact us to find out how Pilates can help you.

CAROL WAS SEARCHING FOR RELIEF FROM HER SEVERE BACK PAIN.

“I started Pilates at Kalijo because my back was very bad. I had a lot of pain, I went to lots of different practitioners to try to help with the pain but nothing worked. After going to Kalijo and working out with Katherine and Cara M, I can honestly say my back is now good, it’s a lot stronger and with no pain …”

READ CAROL’S STORY >

“… I also have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) so my breathing was not good. I was told I could possibly be on oxygen, I cannot believe how much my breathing has improved by going to these classical Pilates classes. I have learned to breathe into my back which I had not heard of before. With help from the great instructors at Kalijo Pilates, I can now control my breathing, and feel so much better!! It is also a great place to go, with great people and lots of fun, thank you.”

– Carol Bowman

A 34 YEAR OLD MOM WHO FELT LIKE THE AFTERMATH OF PREGNANCY WAS NEVER GOING TO END.

“I was so frustrated with my post baby body aches and pains. My hips burned when I walked, my back ached, my shoulders sagged, my neck was tight, an old knee injury became so painful my Dr uttered that dreaded word “surgery”, my poor tummy felt l like it would never go back together and of course I peed when I sneezed! But what upset me so much more than all of my pain, was seeing how all my frustration was affecting my relationship with friends and family. I was the perfect example of a Momma bear with a sore head, grumpy and to be avoided! I finally listened to my massage therapist and booked 8 private Pilates sessions ….”

READ HER STORY >

“… and I’ve never looked back!

Pilates has done so much for me in such a short space of time, in under a year; I’m stronger, I’m hauling wood, I’m power walking up hills with my 2 dogs and son in his stroller, I’m lifting furniture to vacuum under it! I’m 10lbs lighter, my waist has dropped 2″ so have my thighs, and, I will not be having knee surgery anytime soon!

Best of all, without all the aches and pains to distract me from my life, I’m so much more connected. I’m more patient, I’m happier, I’m kinder, now the only thing my friends moan about is how much I nag them to do Pilates!”

– Another Happy Mom

CLAIRE WAS STILL SUFFERING 9 MONTHS AFTER AN EMERGENCY C-SECTION.

“In June 2014 my first son was born via an emergency c-section. When he was 9 months old I was still suffering! I was packing around a spare tire of baby weight, my body hurt and the baby blues were very, very real! Then my massage therapist sent me to Kalijo … From the moment Katherine answered my email I felt the fog begin to lift, she understood everything I was telling her and I began my road to recovery ….”

READ CLAIRE'S STORY >

“… I started with 8 private classes and boy, I was hooked! My body changed so fast, and my sanity returned, the studio became my happy place!

Fast forward to Nov 2015, I was pregnant again. The first people I told (well aside from my husband!!) were my Kalijo team, I couldn’t wait for this pregnancy to unfold! I was 30lb lighter, physically & mentally stronger than I’d ever been! I continued my 2 classes a week, with additional private sessions with Katherine & Jane right up until the day before I gave birth! I was as amazed as anybody that this 35 year old body of mine could carry a child, chase my very busy 18 month old son around, walk my 2 big dogs every day and get into a bridge, without my feet cramping!

I was told at around 35 weeks that I would need a second c-section, honestly my only concern about this was how long I’d not be able to attend class, could I really manage 8 weeks without my Pilates fix?!

When Katherine informed me I wouldn’t need to take a break, that with her guidance and expertise I could help my body to heal I was ecstatic!

Minutes after my second son was born, I began by breathing. Within 6 hours I was on my feet! The very next day, I was allowed home!! One nurse exclaimed that she had never seen anyone be able to move around a c-section like it, you see, thanks to Pilates, my hamstrings could carry me and my lats could carry my new born son, all whilst allowing my core to rest.

I continued to work from home under Katherine’s instruction, she emailed me appropriate exercises and gentle encouragement when I needed it, and I was given the green light to re-enter the studio at only 6 weeks post delivery.

I’d worked so hard during my pregnancy, I couldn’t wait to see what laid beneath my baby belly, and I have been rewarded! My son is now 4 months old, I have muscle definition I didn’t even have in my 20’s, hello 6 pack!! I can chase my very busy 2 1/2 year old, whilst carrying my 16lb baby, I’m in control, both physically and mentally. And best of all … I DO NOT pee when I sneeze!!!”

– Claire Monnier

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