PRANA Movement Studio

✅️ 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀.
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

"Before joining PRANA, the concept of strong core muscles was alien to me. Now after a few months of doing pilates I am understanding the importance of strengthening one’s core muscles for better posture, balance and mobility. I still have a long way to go to achieve this and improve my fitness level but PRANA is instilling in me the determination and realization to do so."
- Rose, 76

"Eversince I started attending classes in PRANA, I realized how important movement & mobility is for our bodies. It became more prevalent now that I am entering mid life with the many changes happening with my body. I think showing up each & every time for the classes I signed up for is the best gift I can give to myself."
- Melissa, 54

"PRANA has made me more confident in my body’s abilities. I look forward to dropping by the studio every time I’m in Manila, because it’s become a space for me to be challenged and motivated to get stronger and more flexible."
- Andrea, 23

💚 These stories remind us that transformation looks different for everyone. At PRANA, it's not measured by age, but by how you move, feel, and live.

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Movement looks different for everyone, and Prana Movement Studio is here to support every step of your journey. 🤍 From Pilates and suspension training to private sessions tailored to your goals, Prana offers a welcoming space to build strength, improve mobility, and move with confidence. Follow @pranamovesme and discover a practice that meets you where you are. #CertifiedCalm #ThriveActively

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I turned 50 in 2024 and I weighed over 160lbs. I was in denial. I did not like getting on scales. My last weight taken then was a whopping 161 lbs but I was pretty certain I gained some more. I hated it. I felt heavy. I was stuck in frumpy oversized clothes. I was huffing after 2 flights of stairs. Parties were the worst. I looked gross and I felt gross plus there were always comments about my weight. I've seen way too many people (my amah -- my paternal grandmother is one) whose quality of life deteriorated because of obesity. She weighed so much at one point that the heaviness of her upper body took a toll on her knees. The cartilage had deteriorated from the pressure and friction. She couldn't walk without pain. I dragged myself to @pranamovesme as one of the owners is a good friend. I committed myself to 2x a week of 1:1 Pilates sessions. She told right off the bat the Pilates alone isn't going to make me lose weight. I said I know that it's mainly the food and at the time I went on strict keto (that's another story for another day). Pilates however will help me get toned, fit, and mobile. I was tripping over myself a lot that time so I hoped to also regain my balance. This coming September 2026 marks 2 years of me doing Pilates regularly. So what have I gained? 1. Mobility, stability, flexibility, and balance 2. Strength -- We've been doing progressive loading and I'm happy to report I can now lift a 5-gallon water container to the top of the dispenser. 3. A leaner, more toned physique. I've built a lot of muscle which in turn helps me burn more calories so I don't gain weight as easily. From strict keto I am now able to go low carb instead. 4. Less severe perimenopause symptoms Perimenopause is causing perpetual body aches for me and Pilates is really helping me manage. BTW, Pilates is the only workout I've managed to stick to. Two years and counting this 2026! 🫡 P.S. Last slide is a video of me taken just last Saturday. I used to hate being shot on video because I look even fatter on video. I think I'm okay now. 😉 #Pilates #PranaMovesMe #WeightLoss #Perimenopause

"𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙗𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨?"

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗔
𝘈 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘴𝘬, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴.😄

Yes, 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯. But maybe not in the way you're expecting.

Pilates is known for building strength, control, mobility, and body awareness. It’s not designed to replace traditional cardio, but that doesn't mean your heart rate can't go up.

At PRANA, sessions may include more dynamic exercises like Flying Lunges, Scooter, Step-ups, or Mountain Climber on the Reformer or Stability Chair. We also use reformer accessories such as the Jumpboard and Cardio-Tramp to add a cardiovascular challenge, all while maintaining proper form, control, and precision.

The intensity depends on your goals, your experience, and how your instructor programs your session. The difference?
Pilates doesn't rely on high-impact movement to get your heart pumping.

So... who says Pilates has no cardio? 😉

Have a Pilates question you've always wondered about?
👇🏼Drop it in the comments or leave a DM.

"𝙄 𝙨𝙖𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢. 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙩?"

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗔
𝘈 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘢𝘴𝘬, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴.😄

Let’s see… maybe.
(Once your instructor stops internally panicking. 😆)

🙈Because honestly, many of what we see online isn’t even Pilates anymore.

📱Social media usually shows the impressive finish or end result.
You don’t see the set-up, the preparation, or progression behind it.

🚫And sometimes, the exercise simply isn't safe, or uses the equipment in ways it wasn't designed to do or support, especially with full body weight.

At PRANA, we'll always prioritize safe, quality movement over acrobatics or purely aesthetic exercises for the 'gram.

👍🏼But yes, show us the reel anyway.
We love seeing what inspires you, and if it's appropriate, we'll help you work toward it safely.

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No question is too basic or too embarrassing.
We'd love to hear from you.
Leave your question in the comments or DM.