KokoaFit Pilates Studio in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Sport & recreation

KokoaFit Pilates Studio

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 421 102 145

Address: 43 Victoria Av. Chelmer 4068 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15246756&appointmentType=category%3APilates+Class

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25.01.2022 Monday reminder ... be grateful for who you are and the magic box you live in (your body). Teaching Pilates to amazing human beings have made me realised how poorly we think about our body. We are constantly criticising it. We are not looking deep enough beyond our esthetical appearance. We take everything for granted ! ... Today I want to invite you to be kind and gentle with your body. To listen closely to what it has to say. To dedicate more time to take care of it and not looking at its imperfections. NOBODY is perfect so stop comparing your body or creating a false idea of it. BE happy, celebrate everyday how beautiful it is and how good it works. Breath - Move - Repeat with Love, Maria See more

25.01.2022 I have a confession to make: I don't love exercises lying on my tummy. I avoid them in each class and sometimes I feel I don't teach them enough because they are not my favorites! I want to change that feeling. ... I need to learn to LOVE them because they are soooo good for your back! They strengthen your back muscles, improve your posture, avoid the humpback shape and make you feel strong! So this 2021 this is my goal... More extension exercises for me and my beautiful clients! Cheers!

24.01.2022 Thank you Maria, your classes really make my body feel different in a very positive way Bei Zhang #kokoafitpilatesstudio #clientspotlight #loveyourpilates #pilatesbrisbanewest #pilatesgraceville #polateschelmer

23.01.2022 The power of NOW Thinking of my present instead of what it WAS or what it will BE really help me to stay positive and focus on the things that really matters to... me. If you feel: Negativity Guilt Resentment Anger You are living on the past ... thanking about past situations that are not taking you anywhere. If you feel: Unease Stress Tension Worry You are living in the future, basing your reality on things that havent happened yet. Dont waste time and energy feeding those feelings ... Stop and Breath. Think about your present: where you are & what you have . Keep your mind focus on you and dont let anything change your reality. The most wonderful thing is that we can CONTROL what we think and how we feel. What are you waiting for? Enjoy your NOW

23.01.2022 After watching this video earlier today I can say that officially I am not shy anymore to teach in front of a group of lovely students Its so great to share what I It is so great to feel that there are people listening to me ... It is so great to start and finish my day feeling happy because I am doing what my passion is guiding me to do. Dont let your days be boring ... chase your dreams ... if you have something to say .. S A Y it !!! I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been mentoring this group for the last few months and until they become awesome P I L A T E S instructors . #polestaraustralia #polestarpilatesaustralia #mentoringworks #pilatesbrisbane

23.01.2022 Any Instructor in this group interested to participate?

23.01.2022 Hi guys ... I just did a live on Instagram about stillness - what it is and how easy you can get into it Follow me on @Kokoafit_pilates and lets talk about this

22.01.2022 We plank and most important we take the plank where your body is at Our mantra here is LESS is MORE !!! It is not worthy to perform a plank with poor alignment . You better do a semi plank but with GREAT alignment and feel the support of all your muscles. Thank you for making me do things I thought I wasnt ready to do... Jamie Trust your body and more important al the effort you have put on it #pilatesready #kokoafitpilatesstudio #pilatesgraceville #pilatesindooroopilly #pilateschelmer

21.01.2022 Happy Monday ! It is a new day, a new week in our lives, lets make sure we cover the basics this week BREATH through your days with intention, specially when things dont work they way you planned ... MOVE regularly to keep your body happy and hormones balanced BE GRATEFUL for what you have today and for what is coming HAVE FUN no matter how busy you think you are. Remember to schedule some enjoyable activity this week !!! #kokoafitpilatesstudio #wellbeingmonday #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatesindooroopilly

21.01.2022 Classes start tomorrow from 8 am. Please bring your MaskClasses start tomorrow from 8 am. Please bring your Mask

21.01.2022 Calling all sore hips followers... Did you know that this position will make your hips feel amazingly free? Start rotating your legs inside the hips sockets and enjoy movement with no PAIN! BLOOD circulations + FREE Movement = HEAVEN

20.01.2022 Do you walk your talk? If you are service provider in the health industry make sure you walk your talk. I am calling out all my Pilates teachers, yoga teachers, Massage therapists, Naturopaths, PTs please listen and start taking care of yourself

19.01.2022 4:30 am is the new waking up tune for this month. This is part of the challenge for this month. I want To fee I am in control of my hours during the day. I want to have clarity to think and create and not only running behind my to do list !!! If you want to change something - you have to make changes on your routine.... Is there anything that bothers you or you would like to be different? Think about if you have the control to change it. If so, then join me in the challenge and lets change to create change. #pilateschange #kokoafitpilatesstudio #wellbeingwarrior #chasingchange

19.01.2022 Happiness is... when you see your client doing a great Teaser!

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is not the first of August but I decided it will be the first day of a personal transformation. From tomorrow Monday 3rd of August I will change few things on my personal routine . I have read and listened awesome testimonies from this but never dare to do it ! I will give it a try and keep you posted ! ... Do you want to know what it is ? Follow my stories and posts and share with me this adventure #pilateslifestyle #pilateslovers #challengeyourself #wellbeing #outofyourcomfortpilates @ KokoaFit Pilates Studio See more

18.01.2022 This week has been a GLUTS kind of week Lots of work for these important muscles that will help us improve lower back pain improve posture... improve knee pain better jeans fit How cool is to teach what you know will make others fee better / look better. Happy middle of the week everyone Do you have a favourite glutes exercise? See more

18.01.2022 Exercise and nutrition are one of the only things we can control to keep our immune system high. Dont over estimate your body ... it is a great machine able to win any battle with this nasty

18.01.2022 Feeling definitively taller and more stretchy after my Pilates session today Thank you @jehsaraivas for my amazing session !!! Do you walk your talk? ... #pilatesgraceville #pilatesbrisbanewest #pilateschelmer #pilatesindooroopilly

18.01.2022 Feeling that FEELING? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Yes, I get you. I have been there myself. You feel that no matter how many hours you teach during the day, it is never enough to make the income you need to create the lifestyle you want. Teaching thousands of hours is not necessary. It's finding out the smarter way to run your Home Studio and feel successful and FREE. I get it because it’s exactly what my clients say when they first come to me. So if you’re anything like them a...nd can relate, can I be REAL with you? Teaching 10,000 clients is not going to take you where you want to be. You will only end up feeling overwhelmed and super tired. However, if you create your dream schedule with intention and place YOURSELF as a priority, things can flow in a very different way. You will become a magnet to your dream clients, will work only during the hours you want to teach and your lifestyle will significantly improve. Send me a message, I know exactly how to help you get create your dream schedule that will make you work smarter, not harder.

17.01.2022 Have you been in THAT situation when you think you never gottta get it ? When I started my teacher training and was introduced to THIS type of Teaser I felt it was an impossible for me. My legs are too short - my hamstrings too tight - I will never get my legs so high. ... Well, let me tell you perseverance is a gift that we can ALL access and it will take us wherever we want !!! I said NO first but then I said ohhh YESS why not? Never say ever ... put your mind and efforts into the righ path and anything will be possible With LOVE xx Maria #keepmoving #pilatesperseverance #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatesindooroopilly

17.01.2022 Being still - quite - in pause is super important. I know many of us are afraid of silence and stillness but you dont have to ... Being with yourself is the most powerful act you can do during your day. listen to yourself, Breath with yourself , check in with yourself. you have your best friend very close and maybe you are not aware of it. ... It doesnt have to take LONG hours of silence but start practicing talking to your self in mute or out loud ( no judgments ) . Join me tomorrow morning in my weekly live through here to talk about stillness #pilateswellbeing #pilateslifestyle #bebravebeyourself #lovewhatyoudo

17.01.2022 M O N D A Y another fay - another opportunity to be who we want to be. Have a lovely week everyone and dont forget to BREAT - MOVE - REPEAT... #pilateslife #kokoafitpilates #pilatesgraceville #pilatesinstructor #pilatesjndooroopilly

16.01.2022 This week is my birthday !!! This year I decided to celebrate the whole week ... because you only live once and after this massive year I learned that we don’t celebrate enough and that needs to CHANGE. I will be dedicating the week to myself and what I appreciate in life. Stay tuned if you want to know me a little bit more ... I started the week Sending the login details for my Wellness InHomeBiz Online program for the very first time I have few things in my mind but would love to hear how you celebrate your birthday. Are you a party people or do you prefer to keep it quite? I would love to hear from you Xx Maria #pilatesinstructor #pilateslife #entreprenourgirl #onlineprogramcreator #inhomefitnessexpert

16.01.2022 Magic Circle in action again ! This time it is helping me to control my head - neck and shoulder organisation while I work on my thoracic spine rotation if you want to practice some rotation at home, grab a ball or small basket and place it close to your ribs. NOT too low NOT too high, then start rotating to your side without moving your hips. Careful it is JUST rotation and not leaning !!... This movement feels great on your back and help to release NECK pain !!! Happy Saturday ! Breath - Move - Repeat

16.01.2022 Behind the scenes... This is me almost every morning before my day starts! I try to concentrate in having a great day, teaching awesome people, talking to adventurous female entrepreneurs and raising my kids the best way I consciously can. Share with me if you have any behind the scenes practice by commenting below! ... #momentrepreneurs #pilatescoach #pilatesbrisbane #pilatescoachbrisbane #femaleentrepreneurs #pilatesbusiness #pilatesbusinesscoach

15.01.2022 Would you do this for me? - https://mailchi.mp/28cbf5f2090e/would-you-do-this-for-me

14.01.2022 Who is up for the extra challenge with the ball this week?

14.01.2022 Do you feel you need to open your chest or ? GO and grab a pillow and place it under your mid back ... then hold your head back. No fancy equipment needed this time Enjoy your body - enjoy nature ... #kokoafitpilatesstudio #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatesindooroopilly

14.01.2022 Have you check with your mindset lately? - https://mailchi.mp//have-you-check-with-your-mindset-lately

12.01.2022 Guess which muscles I am working the most here? The muscles of My Feet . They are working % not to let the bar go. PARAKEET is an advance exercise and I have been working so hard to be able to do it by myself with no one spotting the bar !!! This weekend I got encouraged by a beautiful group of students from @polestarpilatesau while I was mentoring and @soozie_cottrell_pilates helped me and gave me some beautiful cues that helped me to connect more. ... Voila !!! Here it is no one spotting the bar and only me at the studio. The lesson for today is never say never and always be willing to learn from others. Open heart and open Mind can take you very very far. What is THE thing you have been trying and trying and you still dont get it yet? Share with me :) Cant wait to hear from you? Xx Maria #kokoafitpilatesstudio #gracevillepilates #chelmerpilates #pilatesculture #everythingfeelsbetternow

12.01.2022 Feeling like running on a treadmile end no getting anywhere on your day? Join me on my Instagram account for a chat about managing your time ... Hope to see you there ;)

11.01.2022 Now more than ever we need to be aware of what we eat and how we are feeding our body. Our immune system is Adobrealtes with what we eat that now in the middle of this pandemic we have to really WATCH what we eat. is it helping to strength my Immune system or to producer more inflammation on my body? I am not a nutricionist but I believe % that we are what we eat. Our nutrition and daily exercise is one of the only things we can CONTROL in... life. I think NOW is the right time to start doing it. I am quitting refined sugar ... would you share with me what are you eating that is helping your immune system to be stronger everyday? Big Hug to you all #brisbanepilates#pilatesgraceville#pilateschelmer#pilateswesternsuburbs #pilateslifestyle See more

11.01.2022 HAPPY FRIDAY Did you know that stretching our body is as efficient as a good 50 min intense work out for our wellbeing ? Muscles need some good workout with weight and cardio movement but also they need to stretch. They need to find their length and space in your body. ... I always start my classes with stretches to make the muscles length and find some HOT spots in your body. Then we do a good Pilates work out to end the hour with some Happy FEET moves. Clients walk away with a big smile and I fee content with the job they have done in their body. Don’t underestimate your stretches and give your body some DM if you want to know exactly how stretch or how long to do it for. With love, Maria

10.01.2022 Despite all the NEWS keep breathing - keep moving then do it again. We are strong, we know we can do this dont forget that! Love to you all #pilatesbrisbanewest #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatesbreath

09.01.2022 How long ago have you put your feet up? Have you ever put your legs up against the wall? This exercise is great for blood circulations and will definitely help if you have been seated or have been standing up for too long. Stop feeling heavy and having tired legs. You can find a wall to put your feet up or just ask your amazing Pilates Instructor to teach you this exercise during your Pilates Class! ... Say YES if you want more tips like this to improve your body movement!

09.01.2022 Yes to this Ripple Effect - https://mailchi.mp/kokoafit/yes-to-this-ripple-effect

09.01.2022 SELF CARE... Sometimes we think that selfcare is only established by a good routine to a nice spa and even though it sounds like a fabulous idea is not totally true. Self care is much more than taking one hour away to go for a nice massage. The problem is that if we don't have all the rest of our life in order then that hour will disappear in 5 min as soon as we step into our life again. ... Here are a few tips for self care that don't cost you $$$. 1. Intentionally breathe deeply early in the morning, after lunch and before going to bed. Spend at least 5 min connecting with your breath. 2. Read a good book that inspires you (10 to 15 min a day is enough to get you through the book faster than what you think). 3. Daily exercise ( walk - dance - do Pilates - HIIT) all kinds of movements is good for your soul. 4. Schedule your sleeping time. Let your mind organise your sleeping time. Don't let the body decide when it is tired. 5. You are what you eat. Make sure you are eating food that supports your busy days. If you create a conscious selfcare routine for your week, your body and mind will remain on a state of flow. That is what we want to be in... a state that our days and hours are so enjoyable that they smoothly pass by.

08.01.2022 If you are experiencing lower back pain or knee pain your glutes are probably not strong enough. In this free e-book, you can learn my favourite 5 mat exercises that you can do at home to work out your booty and improve your wellbeing. Click the link https://mailchi.mp/kokoafit/strengthenyourbooty or the SIGN UP button to download your copy!

08.01.2022 Sorry fo my absence ... Sometimes you just have to step out and breath I haven’t forgot about you guys and I am crazy preparing great content to share here with you. I have a new adventure going on that combined with movement ritual is going to be powerful ... Stay tuned, I know things have been crazy lately and we are already in NOVEMBER but let’s keep breathing - go with the flow and look for all the possibilities we have around us #busymumfitness #pilatesmum #onlineprogram #movetonourish #pilatesinstructor #businesscoachforsmallbusinesses

07.01.2022 who Knew? Early March this year I did this amazing trip to Cambodia, exploring new places to do my Pilates retreat in 2020. While there the world turned unexpectedly and I had to come back to quarantine away of my children ... uncertainty - anger - fear - hopeless - frustration were some of the feelings for those first weeks after I came back .... But ... Who knew that after all what have happened this year I was going to change? I am able to see things from a different angle now and I opened my self to different possibilities. I am not launching a Pilates Retreat (unfortunately) but I am launching an amazing Online Program for fitness instructors who wants to run their business from home. I am so grateful for this . I feel I can help more people this way. More mums that are busting to start their own InHome Business but don’t know how to do it. What about you? Have COVID changed your life as well? Have you explore new possibilities? Can’ wait to hear them #lifechangingyear #onlineprogramguru #homefitnessstudio #homepilatesstudio #businessgirlmagic

06.01.2022 Make sure you keep them happy ;) - https://mailchi.mp/4f0818ba20/make-sure-you-keep-them-happy

04.01.2022 When practicing Pilates you can use different Props ! Lets talk Magic today :) The Maigic Circle is a Love/ Hate prop it assists you with many movements but is can also challenge you in other exercises. My favourite way to use it while teaching is to assist with the movement so people can find their connections and fall in LOVE with it ... then I will introduce it to challenge some muscles. At this point people already love it ... Have you tried before? Do you Love it ir Hate it? #pilatesprops #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbrisbanewest #pilatesgraceville #pilateschemer @ KokoaFit Pilates Studio

04.01.2022 The first step in becoming successful believing in yourself.

04.01.2022 Sometimes we need some help to do things that could be scary or unachievable !! Not always we have our hips higher than our and the truth is that it feels so good. My lovely Spine Corrector is always there to help. It gives me support for my back and freedom for my legs to move ... Please remember that asking for help is OK no matter if it is inside the Pilates Studio or in your daily life routine. We are in this life together to support and empower each other. xx Maria #kokoafitpilates #alwayslearning #askforhelp #youarenotalone #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatesindooroopilly

03.01.2022 Having trouble with your seat ups ? In Pilates world we call them chest lift or spine flexion and when someone has very dominant neck muscles we teach them how to activate their upper abdominals to create the lift from there and NOT from their neck !!! Using props or some equipment can help you to find the connection with those muscles not so easy to activate !!... Say Bye to sore neck and HELLO to abdominal muscles. Wants sone@more tips to turn off your neck muscles? DM and will send you some other tips. #kokoafitpilatesstudio #gracevillepilates #chelmerpilates #sherwoodpilates #stopneckpain #pilatesworld

02.01.2022 Why time matters? Few tips to help you being more productive

02.01.2022 ok ... listen to me ... this is one of the grok ... listen to me ... this is one of the greatest equipment we have in the Pilates world ... who said you need different machines to work different muscles? on the reformer you can work EVERY single muscle you know and even those you dont know It gives you support and love or challenge and sweat . it can be for evrybody taking the necessary precautions of course !!! If you havent tried yet you have to go and giv...e it a try :) it is a lot of fun Can I help you to explore it? Let me know what would you like be working on it and I can send you a couple of exercises to experiment with. Looking forward to hearing from you eatest equipment we have in the Pilates world ... who said you need different machines to work different muscles? on the reformer you can work EVERY single muscle you know and even those you dont know It gives you support and love or challenge and sweat . it can be for evrybody taking the necessary precautions of course !!! If you havent tried yet you have to go and give it a try :) it is a lot of fun Can I help you to explore it? Let me know what would you like be working on it and I can send you a couple of exercises to experiment with. Looking forward to hearing from you Xx Maria #kokoafitpilatesstudio #pilateschelmer #pilatesgraceville #pilatesindooroopilly #reformerpilateschelmer

01.01.2022 Tomorrow Friday I will be talking all about Mindset on my Instagram account at 10 am ( Brisbane Time). Follow me @KokoaFit_Pilates and lets connect.

01.01.2022 He and his mum are an inspiration for me He decided that while in holidays he wanted to learn some moves and improve his posture. I am so happy when young people shows interest in improving their body movement Thanks to his mum who said yes and Brough him to Pilates. Pilates is for everyone men and women / young or old ... #pilatesinstructorforall #pilatesbrisbane #pilatesindooroopilly #pilatesformentoo

01.01.2022 Careful how you talk to your body ... you better treat it with love and compassion Be grateful because every morning when you wake up it is there for you to help you walk your journey and fulfil your dreams. Be loyal to it, be honest, be caring and have fun with it.... When I teach my classes I love to help people to connect with their body and start helping my clients to build the friendship with your body that could be lost . How do you feel now that you realise you have a BEST friend with you all the time ? As ALL friendships, this one is not perfect but we have to ACCEPT and move on with them. Happy Friday

01.01.2022 THE GOAL To get to a point where you are doing what YOU want to do. In order to get there we MUST do what we have to do... There will be downfalls and sacrifices made along the way and there is no way around it, but the reward will be so great.... Hit the like button if you agree! #motivational #success #inspirational #mindsetmatters #goals

01.01.2022 Lets dive into this week with energy and good intentions. Make sure your basics are covered: water ... nutritional meals movement Play time Self Care Sleep Did I forget something? do you have something on your weekly basics that I didnt mentioned? #pilatesmovement #drinkwaterdaily #healthyhabitshappymoms #havefunwithpilates #sleepandrest

01.01.2022 If you want to have a good glutes workout you have to try sound sidekick in the Spine Corrector. The equipment will assist you with Peliv Stability so the glutes will be ready for the workout. This is one is one of my favourites exercises to fire up and strength your lower body while your upper body is just having a break ! Great exercise for beginners !!! ... Have you tried it yet? is there any other exercise that you like to strength your glutes? would love to know about it #kokoafitpilates #glutespilates #pilatesbrisbane #pilatesgraceville #pilateschelmer #pilatessherwood