Pilates studio by Isu Station Exit 6: 1:1 form correction, Deo Banhada

I'd taken a pretty long break from exercise, and my posture and body felt so stiff that I started searching for Pilates, which is how I found Deo Banhada Pilates (더 반하다 필라테스)!

Where is Deo Banhada Pilates?

Deo Banhada Pilates is on the 5th floor of a building, a 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Isu Station (Chongsin Univ. Entrance). It's very close to both the station and bus stops, so access is really great! You know you only keep exercising for the long run if the place is comfortable and nearby, right? ☺️ It's also the only Pilates studio on the 5th floor, so it felt extra pleasant, haha

What are the instructor's credentials?

The teacher at Deo Banhada Pilates holds certifications ranging from various small props to rehabilitation exercise, and even the notoriously hard STOTT certification! 👍🏻 I think the teacher matters more than anything when learning Pilates, so I always research carefully before going! I loved that the teacher corrected every tiny movement of my body throughout the session, and when I was leaving I saw their credentials were solid too! It makes me trust them so much, haha

What is the 4:1 group class room like?

Group classes at Deo Banhada Pilates run as small groups of 4:1, and the room is so clean! In group classes you usually can't get detailed posture correction and are just busy following the moves, but this studio doesn't pack in lots of people, so I think the detailed coaching is a real plus compared with other places. The teacher is so thorough that I imagine even the 4:1 group class would leave people very satisfied.

The apparatus combines a reformer and a Cadillac, so you can work out with a fun variety of moves, which is another plus! Best of all, being on the 5th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows, soft sunlight keeps coming in, so it never feels stuffy and the open feeling put me in a great mood. The equipment is all a clean beige tone too, which makes it feel even more pleasant, haha

What's the atmosphere inside, and what amenities are there?

Next to the water purifier, Deo Banhada Pilates thoughtfully provides hair ties, tissues, cute little knick-knacks and candy for a sugar boost.

The inside is clean too, and with great natural light it's much brighter than in the photos ☀️ There are lots of green plants, and the cute props and interior give it a warm, café-like feel.

What equipment is in the 1:1 private lesson space?

The 1:1 private lesson space at Deo Banhada Pilates has four apparatus, the reformer, barrel, chair and Cadillac, plus a range of small props, so I think you can work out in lots of ways without getting bored! The private space also has floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides for an open feel, and seeing the trees outside between exercises is quietly healing, haha

How was the 1:1 private lesson?

The 1:1 private lesson at Deo Banhada Pilates wasn't made of crazy hard moves, but I definitely felt it! The teacher set my posture in detail, so I didn't waste effort on other body parts and targeted the right muscle exactly, which made it feel much more intense. I also liked the teacher's intuitive explanations and detailed hands-on corrections, and above all their energy is so good that I had fun and came away full of positive energy 🤍

On the way home after class I was sweating buckets, felt so refreshed, my legs were wobbling... and the next day the sore muscles hit properly 🤣 But I love this feeling of really having worked out!!!! It felt like I woke up my collapsed core and hidden inner muscles for the first time in ages!

At the end they took some pretty photos for me, and even while taking them the teacher caught and coached my breathing and subtle movements that are easy to miss, and kept encouraging me so I wouldn't give up. Thank you to this passionate teacher!!! 🤍 If I keep going regularly, I think the parts I lack and need will improve a lot.

Who would I recommend Deo Banhada Pilates to?

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I highly, highly recommend Deo Banhada Pilates, near Sadang, Bangbae and Isu Station, to anyone who wants posture correction or more strength! 💪🏻