About Perola bruta Reformer Pilates Studio
Our Unique Proposition
Individualised
Each session is tailored to meet your individual needs, ensuring a personalized workout experience. We promise you that no you and your spouse or friend will NOT get the same session!
Comprehensive
Inspired by the ethos of Joseph Pilates, who drew from diverse disciplines such as boxing, gymnastics, yoga, and swimming, our studio adopts a multidisciplinary approach by seamlessly incorporating elements from a range of fitness disciplines and energy therapies.
Modern
While maintaining deep respect for tradition and classical Pilates, we offer a cutting-edge, creative approach that delivers results, bringing innovation to your workout experience.
Why is Perola Bruta right for you?
Perola Bruta Reformer Studio is your ideal choice if you prioritize family health, seek premium efficiency in exercise, and value personalized attention. Designed for the creative, high-energy, and unconventional individuals, we offer a holistic approach. With instructors boasting 40+ years of experience, 2 degrees, authorship, and recognition among London’s finest, we’re committed to your transformative fitness journey. Not for quick fixes or group seekers, but for those who appreciate expertise, innovation, and tailored care. Your path to holistic well-being starts here.
Your Dedicated Reformer Pilates Teachers
Anastasis Tzanis
Maxing-out life out as a paratrooper in the Greek Special Forces, earning a Master’s degree in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis University, and trading currency derivatives in New York and London for 7 years, Anastasis experienced first hand how detrimental stress can be on one’s health. All this led to a health crisis that stopped him in his tracks and prompted a deep study of nutritional therapy and yoga to heal himself.
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In 2017 he was shortlisted among the top yoga teachers in London and since 2018 he has been teaching reformer pilates specialising on injury rehabilitation. Besides teaching he runs a health consultancy clinic focusing on hormonal health using lab and genetic testing to supports his clients’ health journey. His first book on breathwork was published in Sep ’23. The most common words in his google reviews are: knowledge, understand, results.
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While working with Anastasis you can expect to:
- Be challenged so you can achieve your goals safely in the shortest time possible
- Precise explanations on the reasons behind the structure of your program
- Surpass your expectation on what you are capable of
- Advice on how you can support your fitness journey outside the class (with additional exercises and lifestyle habits)
- Strength exercises (other than the ones on the reformer) to improve your grip, neck, lower back and knee health
- Nutritional and Breathing advise (available in specific memberships only)
x5 facts few people know about him. Anastasis:
- has taught 9 people how to hold a handstand in the middle of a room for 10+ sec
- enjoys eating standing more than seating
- is afraid of heights but not skydiving
- makes friends with animals easier than humans
- thinks that being OCD is a key element for a happy – healthy life
Ana Carvalho
After spending her entire childhood practicing ballet in Sao Paolo (Brazil), Ana moved to London at 17 to chase her dreams! This transition initiated a career as a professional samba dancer. When she completed her Bachelor’s in Sports Science Ana realised how boring rehabilitation programs were. Since then, her mission has been to help her students recover from injuries while having fun.
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She is a certified mat & reformer pilates teacher (having facilitated 4 trainings for teachers), master reiki instructor, and craniosacral therapist. The most common words in her Google reviews are: nurture, patience, caring, support, and results.
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While working with Ana you can expect:
- Feeling supported throughout the session
- Regular adjustments of the training intensity based on how you feel on the day
- Advice on how you can support your fitness journey outside the class (with additional exercises and lifestyle habits)
- Strong focus on your body’s alignment and breath during exercise
- Strength exercises (other than the ones on the reformer) to improve your grip, neck, lower back, and knee health
- Craniosacral and Reiki treatment (available in specific memberships only)
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ps: Ana will occasionally teach dance as part of the warm-up or for cardio.
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x5 facts few people know about her. Ana:
- After many years of absenteeism, in 2024 she performed at the Carnival in Notting Hill
- Gets more satisfaction cooking and baking for neighbours, friends, and clients than eating herself
- Thinks that “Dance is the answer” to all questions.
- Was one of the first pole dancing instructors in London
- Believes in anjos and dragons
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are new to Reformer Pilates you may have a lot of questions. For your convenience, we have gathered the most frequently asked questions about our studio and the Reformer Pilates experience.
General
Reformer Pilates is a movement exercise modality developed by Joseph Pilates and practiced in a Reformer machine. Some of the benefits of Reformer Pilates are: full-body workout, low-impact, core strength and stability, flexibility, posture and alignment, customized intensity, mind-body connection, variety of exercises, muscle tone and definition, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Beginners will benefit vastly from private Reformer Pilates sessions. In reality thats the best and fastest way to learn and get the most benefit as the teacher will guide and shape your session accordingly to your needs and goals.
Sessions are 55 minutes.
Wear comfortable clothing, leggings, shorts, T-shirt, gym gear, tracksuit bottoms does are all absolutely fine.
Registration
Through this link you can schedule a complimentary inquiry call at a time convenient for you. We will discuss your aspirations and address any queries you may have. At the end of our conversation if we think we can help you we will invite you to sign up for our intro offer.
We understand that circumstances may change, and we aim to provide a fair refund policy. Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice period.
54 Tufnell Park rd
N7 0DT