Charlotte Bourke
How did you get into Pilates?
A particularly long bouldering session resulted in a fall, a spinal fracture, and a back brace for an exceptionally long time. I was introduced to Pilates when I first began my recovery and was encouraged to be open-minded and trust the process. This was when I realised how noisy my body had been and how numb my brain was to listening to it. Slowing down, finding the feedback my body had been giving me all along, was immense! I loved teasing out, hydrating, and exploring my body’s potential for movement.
What do you love about Pilates:
Pilates is for everyone, and it is individual to everyone. Whether you are a teacher or participant, you get to connect with others and yourself on a deeper level by moving from the inside out. It is an empowering exploration of your own body’s potential for movement and how your practice can enrich all other aspects of your life. It’s fun!
Your experience with Pilates:
I am Polestar Studio Equipment and Polestar Reformer trained, as well as having a Level 3 Diploma in teaching Mat Pilates. I have found empowerment, clarity, and ownership of my body again after my injury. My practice has enriched my everyday life, drastically improving my resilience and outlook. It’s a joy to support others in exploring that same empowerment, ownership, and confidence in their bodies’ abilities.
What do you do in your free time?
-Eating my partner’s food!
-Listening to music & going to gigs.
-All sorts of movement! Swimming, climbing, cycling, trail running, hiking.
-Spending time with my friends & family doing all of the above.
