PuraVida010 - Pilates & Personal Training - Rotterdam

17/10/2026

16/10/2026

Who am I?

Natalia. A Pisces… but not your typical one. ♓😂

An eternal immigrant. Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, the USA… and finally, the Netherlands.

And believe it or not, it all started with my crooked feet!

From orthopedic shoes to becoming an Argentine and Brazilian champion in middle-distance freestyle swimming. 🏊‍♀️

Sport changed my life, my mindset, and eventually became my profession.

For years, I worked with everything involving water: kids, athletes, adults, open-water swimming, aqua fitness… even as an international swimming referee!

then started my "in land/dry" fase..., I worked as a personal trainer in gyms, private homes, and the fitness world.

Until Pilates came along…

I started teaching professional athletes, but soon their mothers, fathers, and grandparents joined in. And THAT'S when things got interesting!

I realized how much more there was to learn about injuries, conditions, and the human body.

That's when osteopathy entered my life and completely changed the way I see movement. To this day, every Pilates class I teach has a little touch of osteopathy in it.

Today, I have my Pilates studios in São Paulo and the Netherlands, and I still teach at people's homes whenever possible.

But my greatest joy? Seeing people who never enjoyed exercise actually looking forward to their classes.

Even if they complain and almost cry the entire time! 😂❤️

During Teachers' Week, I wanted to share a little of my journey.

I never imagined that choosing Physical Education would bring me so many experiences, challenges, and professional fulfillment.

And after all these years, I can still say:

I LOVE what I do.

Tomorrow? Who knows! Hahaha. 😂

But today, I wouldn't change a thing. ❤️

06/10/2026

Am I going crazy, or is the pilates market getting completely out of control? People can just walk in and work out with no one watching or supervising them. Someone could faint and no one would even notice. Pregnant women doing workouts with nobody there to watch them, correct them, or make adjustments when needed. No, no, no… Where are we heading with all of this? I honestly don’t know.

17/09/2026

Pilates is for everyone — all ages, all genders, and almost every fitness level.
It’s about moving better, feeling stronger, and discovering what your body is capable of. 💪✨

14/09/2026

It’s always wonderful to discover what the body is capable of and to feel like a child again. ✨

Classes at Pura Vida > [email protected]

14/09/2026

It’s always wonderful to discover what the body is capable of and to feel like a child again.

You can Join our classes at [email protected]

02/09/2026

Always hard to leave home, family and Pura Voda community in Brasil, but blessed to had found my tribe at Rdam
Lets go 2026!

23/08/2026

Feliz de fechar esta viagem assim! Com toso o astral da Familia o e a ! Ameeeiii

19/07/2026

How lucky I am to be able to do this for a living, to be surrounded by such wonderful people, and to connect with like-minded souls in nature!

Thank you, Marieke, for your beautiful breathwork session. I'll never forget the scent of this garden!

And thank you all for coming and sharing this special morning.

Pura Vida to everyone! 🌿💚