If you spend just two minutes scrolling through Pilates tutorials on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, you might get the impression that the Pilates world is for an exclusive type of audience – someone who is always on top of their game, put together, ready, and energetic. However, this misconception clouds the true essence of Pilates – its focus on healing through movement. Whether you are recovering from a specific physical injury or navigating the stress of life, movement is a vital part of the healing process. Everyone needs it, regardless of how put-together their life may seem. Personally, I’ve always felt a disconnect with the online Pilates community. The curated lifestyle presented, from short TikTok videos to polished Pinterest boards, didn’t always align with my own messy reality – that I’m still trying to piece together. While I was aware of Egypt’s Pilates scene, I was hesitant to take the leap for a long time, purely because I was worried about not fitting in and not having the stereotypical sleek bun in a white elastic hairband look. I decided to challenge this superficial misconception by attending a 10 AM class…
