Class

Pilates

Joy, Ana & Orazio

w/ Joy, Ana, Orazio

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VenueForest Lighthouse

LanguagesFrançais, Anglais

LevelGeneral Public

Duration60min

Mon16 Mar04:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Tue17 Mar04:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Mon23 Mar04:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Tue24 Mar04:30 PM – 05:30 PM

Overview

Join Joy, Ana and Orazio, passionate and experienced teachers, for an enriching weekly practice. Together, you’ll learn to strengthen your deep muscles, improve your daily posture and cultivate a more…

ThemesMotor Skill & CoordinationPain, Recovery & Rehabilitation

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Facilitators

Joy

I am a certified teacher of Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. My classes focus on holistic yoga flows. This path takes you through the philosophy and practice of mindfulness and yoga. Linking breath to movement, teaching you to trust your body, listen to your needs and reconnect with your breath. I teach beginners as well as more advanced students, but to everyone I meet, I say: " Come as you are. You have everything you need within you, and there is room for everyone in my classes. You don't need to be extremely flexible or have a specific body type; all

Ana

Ana is a dancer, Doula, Pilates and Yoga teacher. She began with ballet and then moved on to contemporary dance. She discovered Pilates after a serious knee injury. This approach enabled her and prevent further injury. Ana has been teaching Pilates for over 15 years. Passionate about conscious movement and somatic techniques, Ana has taken anatomy courses in anatomy for movement, so she trained in the Gyrotonic technique. She teaches creative dance in nursery and elementary school in collaboration with Pierre de Lune Ana is trained as a Quantik Doula. She accompanies women, couples and families as a Doula.

Orazio

Orazio Giurdanella is a well-being and Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience. He began his career as a dancer in the 1990s, moving from Venezuela to the New World School of the Arts in Miami, where he trained as a dancer and dance instructor. His journey into Pilates began with a scholarship from Tigertail Productions, and he started teaching children at that time. He later continued his Pilates training in Chicago, New York, and London, further developing his expertise. He also became a certified yoga instructor in India under Elizabeth Ruales in Kerala and took courses in Ayurvedic

More about this program

What kind of practice is Pilates?

Who is Pilates for?

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It is based on the following key principles: strengthening the abdominal belt, coordination, control, breathing, precision and fluidity of movement.

What does Pilates help develop?

Pilates exercises help develop a strong, supple body: they lengthen and strengthen muscles, improve muscle tone, stimulate circulation and relaxation. It's also an excellent way to strengthen the back.

What can I expect during a Pilates class?

The method is based on 6 principles: concentration, centering, control, precision, fluidity and breathing.

How can I join Pilates?

New participants can begin with a trial-friendly entry point before continuing with the weekly rhythm.

The listed teaching languages for this offer are Français, Anglais.

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ClassYoga Vinyasa /Space & Flow

In the rush of everyday life, it can be helpful to slow down to regulate yourself and reconnect with your body in a safe and lively environment. This class offers a space to release tension, calm the nervous system, and regain energy through fluid, conscious movement that respects each person's pace.

ClassVinyasa to Yin yoga

Un cours qui relie énergie et relâchement, en passant d'un flow dynamique à un temps plus restauratif pour retrouver clarté, force et stabilité.

ClassHatha Yoga

Une pratique ancrée qui associe postures, respiration et attention pour retrouver plus d'espace, de stabilité et de calme dans le corps.

ClassVinyasa Gentle Flow Yoga

Move through a gentle sequence designed to call you back to center before or after a long day of work. Leave feeling calm and grownded, connected to your breath, to yourself

ClassAshtanga Yoga

Un cours guidé pour explorer les séquences de l'Ashtanga avec précision, développer une pratique personnelle et avancer à votre rythme.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Practical

What facilities does Forest Lighthouse offer?

The centre includes two changing rooms, a small coffee and tea area, a kitchen for breaks, and a library with many books on movement, learning, and somatic practices. Mats and basic equipment are available on site.

How do I get to Forest Lighthouse?

Forest Lighthouse is located in Forest, Brussels, and is easy to reach by public transport, including tram 82 and bus 50. For detailed directions, please see the Visit page.

How accessible is the centre?

The main hall, Canopy Hall, currently requires taking stairs. The ground-floor studio is accessible for wheelchair users. If you need specific access support, please contact us in advance.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to bring water and a notebook if you would like to take notes.

What kind of movement should I expect?

Depending on the activity, the work may happen on the floor, seated, standing, or in motion. The exact format is described on each event page.

When should I arrive?

We aim to begin activities on time, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early.

Can I come on my own?

Yes, absolutely. Many participants come on their own. You are also welcome to bring a friend.

Where can I park my bike?

You can park your bike at the entrance of the building.

General

What is Forest Lighthouse?

Forest Lighthouse is a centre for somatic and neurosomatic education in Brussels. We explore embodied learning through movement, perception, cognition, and emotional awareness. Our aim is to create the right conditions for learning so each person can discover and develop their abilities through direct experience.

What kinds of classes and trainings do you offer?

We organise workshops, regular classes, private sessions, and professional training programmes. These activities explore different approaches to embodied learning and movement, often with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners.

Who are the events and activities for?

Most activities are open to beginners unless stated otherwise. Somatic education is not about performance or flexibility. It is about learning through attention and exploration, at your own pace. If you have an injury or a particular condition, please let us know in advance.

Payment

What payment options do you offer?

Registration and payment usually happen online. If needed, we can also help you directly at the studio.

Are there extra fees and what is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms vary depending on the activity. Please check the event page for the details that apply.

What if a workshop is full?

You can ask to join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.

Do you offer reduced rates?

If you are unemployed or in financial difficulty, you can contact us to request a reduced rate. Supporting documentation may be requested.

Can I receive an invoice?

Yes. If you need an invoice for professional or administrative purposes, please let us know.