Instructors

Aleida van Poelgeest

Aleida places great importance on body awareness and the quality of movement. In her classes, she encourages participants to become aware of their posture and movement patterns. There is room for discussion about the exercises performed, allowing participants to understand the effects and learn how to apply them in daily life.

Aleida’s approach is personalized; she guides everyone at their own level. Her classes are characterized by calmness, attention, and enjoyment.

Since 1996, Aleida has explored various forms of movement, including fitness, aerobics, and Pilates. She completed her Pilates training at the renowned Pilates Institute in London, under the guidance of Michael King. This institute is known for its focus on the combination of Pilates and rehabilitation.

In addition to her work as an instructor, Aleida has also trained Pilates instructors and served as an examiner. She has further trained with experts such as Malcolm Muirhead and Nuala Coombs.

In 2008, Aleida specialized in the GYROTONIC® Method, receiving training from Hilary Cartwright and Juliu Horvath. She has since further developed in both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®, and regularly attends refresher courses.

Aleida's expertise is recognized with her status as a Pre-trainer for both methods, enabling her to contribute to the training of new instructors.