Pilates

Class

Pilates

w/ Alkistis Metta, Ana Victoria Iommi, Satya Astier

LanguagesFrançais, Anglais
LevelGeneral Public
Duration60min
Satya AstierMon21 Sep05:30 PM – 06:30 PMSatya Astier
Ana Victoria IommiTue22 Sep06:30 PM – 07:30 PMAna Victoria Iommi
Alkistis MettaThu24 Sep05:30 PM – 06:30 PMAlkistis Metta
Alkistis MettaFri25 Sep06:30 PM – 07:30 PMAlkistis Metta
canopy hall

About

Join Joy, Ana and Alkistis, 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

Alkistis Metta

Alkistis Metta

Pilates Teacher

Alkistis is a certified Pilates Mat & Props instructor (AF Studies Academy in Athens) and professional contemporary dancer. Her background in contemporary dance gives her a strong focus on alignment, movement quality, and body awareness, which she integrates into her Pilates teaching.
Ana Victoria Iommi

Ana Victoria Iommi

Yoga and Pilates teacher

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.

Satya Astier

Satya Astier

Pilates Teacher

Driven by her passion for wellness and movement, Satya decided to transition into teaching Pilates. Trained by Balanced Body, she offers an approach that combines the fundamentals of classical Pilates with more contemporary movements. Her classes emphasize precision, fluidity, deep muscle strengthening, and mobility, helping each participant develop strength, balance, and body awareness.

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Pilates

More about this program

What kind of practice is Pilates?
Pilates offers a gentle method of muscle strengthening that focuses on the deep muscles, posture, and balance. The sessions consist of precise movements synchronized with the breath, which are performed on a mat with or without equipment.
Who is Pilates for?
Pilates is an ineresting practice for anyone looking to improve their overall body tone, incorporate exercise into their week, and develop coordination, control of the deep muscles, breathing, and fluidity of movement. If you have any questions specific to your situation, please feel free to email us or contact the instructor directly.

No prior experience is required; beginners are welcome.
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.

Benefits

In this programme

  • Regular embodied practice

    Build familiarity through repetition, variation, and steady attention over time.

  • Refine coordination

    Improve timing, transitions, and the organization of action with less unnecessary effort.

  • Support recovery and comfort

    Explore gentler options that can reduce strain and improve how you move through discomfort.

  • Accessible progression

    Work at your own pace while refining coordination, breath, and ease.

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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.