Ara began her personal Pilates journey as a student in 2017 while living in South Korea and she fell in love with Pilates.

And she is currently studying for her second Pilates certification with Power Pilates.
Ara has extensive experience with different injuries and conditions. Clients love her dynamic pilates class, attention to detail, and different variations.

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"My Pilates journey began with a recommendation from a friend due to pain I was experiencing and an imbalance in my body shape.
I was pleasantly surprised to see my body quickly change in a positive way as I felt my pain lessen. Through the changes I experienced myself, I fell in love with Pilates and decided to become an instructor. While doing Pilates, the benefits can sometimes appear quickly or slowly, but I know that if I focus on my body, I will eventually experience a positive." change.

Haengmin embarked on her journey in the realm of Pilates as a client, only to swiftly become captivated by the method's distinctive movements. This fascination drove her to embrace an incredible path as a Pilates instructor.

She commenced her education with Polestar Pilates, an institution renowned for its contemporary-style Pilates, and completed the certification program in 2014.

In 2022, she seized a remarkable opportunity to participate in a workshop led by Sonje Mayo, a direct student of Joseph Pilates, the method's originator. Haengmin’s continual curiosity regarding the roots of Pilates was finally filled, and she discovered the answer lay in Classical Pilates, which adheres faithfully to Joseph's original system. She diligently studied Classical Pilates under the instruction of esteemed masters at Urban Classic Pilates, situated in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. She became a highly skilled and specialized instructor with her second Pilates certification.

Now, she stands poised for a new chapter in Vancouver, Canada, preparing to embark on an exciting journey. With great anticipation, she eagerly looks forward to sharing her knowledge and insights of Pilates. To all devoted Pilates enthusiasts, she warmly invites you to embark on this journey together. "Return to life!"

Minji began studying Pilates Method in 2019. After an intensive teacher training program offered by Stott Pilates, She started teaching contemporary style Pilates at a multidisciplinary clinic with health practitioners from different fields. She was happy working with them discussing customized exercises for her clients. However, she fell in love with Classical Pilates after just one private session so she took Power Pilates Teacher Training Course to understand Classical Pilates more in depth. This is how she discovered the benefits of Pilates. Minji is passionate about increasing her knowledge as a Pilates instructor. She regularly attends workshops and expands on her Pilates training to best help her clients. Her goal is to see her client enjoy their workout, learn how to strengthen their bodies, and get the full benefits that Pilates has to offer.

She started her Pilates journey as one of her friends recommended it, and it didn’t take long for her to realize how truly amazing classic Pilates was and fall in love with the positive movement experience. Classic Pilates brought her strength, flexibility, stamina, and stabilities not only to her body but also to her mind and further on her lifestyle.

She wants to acquire more and deeper understanding of classical Pilates, so she took Power Pilates Teacher Training Course for certification. She spent hundreds of hours on Pilates practices and studying and wishes to share the benefits of Power Pilates with many others. She is fully committed to teaching Pilates in its truest form. Also, she has a deep passion for continuously developing her Pilates expertise and knowledge to teach and help her clients.

Her classes offer classic, integrative, and systematic curriculums based on the original exercises orders, and principles of Joseph Pilates honoring his original teaching methods.

Throughout her challenging but safe and rewarding workout session, you will improve posture, and increase your strength with better control and precision. Eventually, it will help you build a strong and balanced body and mind.

Come and join her class with mindfulness practice. She will guide you through each class to healthier, happier, and more energetic body and life.

I believe that movement and wellness are essential to a fulfilling life. I've found that practicing Pilates when I'm happy gives me even greater satisfaction, and doing it when my body and mind struggle feels like a rewarding act of self-care. I chose to start my Pilates journey at Blooming Pilates, to share this experience with my loved ones and build a healthy community.

Hi, my name is Jiwon Choi and I'm very pleased to meet you all. I have been practicing Pilates for four years, and I am very excited to finally jump into the field and help you become healthier and happier. I look forward to an amazing journey with you all, and hope we can all become lovers of Pilates together!