Vivre Pilates teaches the original Joseph Pilates method in a fully equipped studio at 10 Allendale Road in Mount Albert, Auckland. The website says the studio moved there from West Auckland, and describes a big space with natural light and room to move freely. Sessions combine matwork with equipment, and are tailored to each person's needs and abilities, whatever their age or fitness level. The website names the six principles of the method as concentration, centring, control, breathing, precision and flow. The phone number is 021 120 1636.
Customers say the instructors are attentive and check that positions are done safely. One has built core strength and seen their back pain improve significantly, and was complimented on their posture. Another found the studio the best thing they could have done after an injury, with very small classes and excellent guidance. A third recommends it to anyone who wants to try pilates. The only other pilates studio within a kilometre, Afiyah Pilates, 0.9 km away, is rated 5.0 from 11 reviews. Our pick in Mount Albert for small Pilates classes with close guidance.