Classical Pilates & Personalised Movement in Abu Dhabi

Expert teaching. Intelligent movement.

A practice that evolves with you.

Discover a precise, personalised approach to movement with a comprehensively trained third-generation Classical Pilates instructor and yoga teacher in Abu Dhabi.

Private Classical Pilates for Abu Dhabi residents who want personalised attention and real results in a calm, intimate setting.

My teaching combines deep Classical Pilates training with the mindfulness of yoga. Clients build strength, control, mobility, and confidence through intelligent, individualised practice.

Based in a private studio on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, I offer private Pilates and yoga, duet sessions and selected group classes at Breathe Studio on Saadiyat Island.

Home sessions are also available by arrangement.

A personalised approach to movement

No two bodies are the same. I observe how you move, identify what needs attention first, and use the Classical Pilates method to help you develop strength, control, and connection. My approach weaves the precision of Classical Pilates with the mindfulness of yoga to create a practice that's both supportive and transformative, with thoughtful progression and a deep understanding of how your body moves.

Whether you are new to Pilates, refining your practice or looking for movement that supports your changing needs, sessions meet you where you are while continuing to challenge and develop your practice. The method is built on precision, control, coordination, and progression.

Move better. Feel stronger. Connect more deeply with your body.

How We Can Work Together

Private Classical Pilates & Yoga: One-to-one sessions in my private studio on Yas Island. tailored to your body, your goals and your individual needs. Each session offers space to refine technique, build strength and develop a more connected approach to movement.

Small Group Classes at Breathe Studio: Classical Mat and Reformer classes on Saadiyat Island, combining focused instruction with the energy of practising alongside others.

Prenatal & Postnatal Movement: Thoughtfully adapted Pilates and yoga to support women through pregnancy and the postnatal period, with sessions tailored to their changing needs and individual circumstances.

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Meet Selena

I came to Pilates because I wanted to feel better in my own body. Over time, movement became more than exercise. It became my teacher. It taught me that the smallest adjustment can change everything, and that the body has an incredible capacity to move and feel better when we learn how to listen.

That curiosity led me to pursue in-depth training in the Classical Pilates method, including Master Pilates training with Gloria Gasperi at Pilates E-Motion Educational School and comprehensive Classical Pilates certification through Pure Pilates Dubai. Alongside Pilates, I have studied yoga, restorative movement, nervous system regulation, and specialist approaches to prenatal and postnatal care, scoliosis and injury recovery.

Whether we are refining technique, rebuilding strength or adapting movement to meet your body where it is today, my aim remains the same: to help you move better, feel stronger and carry that feeling beyond the studio.

Words From My Clients

Real people. Real progress. Real transformations.

"Selena has supported me through my second and third pregnancies, both prenatal and postnatal, and helped me return to full strength after each C-section."

Fran

"Selena has an acute understanding of the body combined with a deep comprehension of the Pilates system. I leave her session flying on Cloud 9, both mentally and physically."

Khulood

"Selena's patient, thoughtful approach makes learning Pilates both effective and enjoyable. I couldn't be more grateful for the transformation she has helped me achieve."

Missy

"With Selena, I had none of the back pain I expected during pregnancy. She made a huge difference to me."

Hind

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3rd Generation Classical Pilates Teacher
E-RYT Yoga | Pre & Postnatal
Private & Small Group Sessions
📍 Abu Dhabi

http://www.selenalowe.com/

Before the teaser, there is the reach. And yes, I talk about reach a lot. ✨

My clients can confirm: if I say “reach” one more time in class, someone is going to make a bingo card. 😅

However here is why I will not stop saying it. Teaser is not a crunch. It is not a leg lift. It is one long line of energy reaching in two directions. 💫 Your legs reach one way. Your arms reach the other. And your centre? That is what holds it all together.

This version of teaser on the small barrel is where the body learns the length and reach the mat version is going to ask for later. You cannot demand a teaser from a spine that has not felt how far it can go. So if you have ever caught yourself rolling your eyes when I say “reach a little more,” this is the moment I was talking about. 😆🤓

Want to feel what I mean?

Join me for ladies-only Classical Mat @breathe_studio.ae:
🗓 Mondays at 9:00am
🗓 Fridays at 8:45am 🗓 Fridays at 9:45am Small groups, six Classical mats, all levels welcome.
Or contact me for private one to one sessions. 💪🏻

#classicalpilates #pilateslife #pilatesteaser #pilatesabudhabi #pilatesmatwork

The Ab Series of Five: small movements, big results. ✨

If you’ve been to one of my Classical Mat classes at @breathe_studio.ae , you know we don’t skip or rush through the ab series.

Single leg stretch. Double leg stretch. Single straight leg stretch. Double straight leg stretch. Criss cross.

Five exercises. One clear goal: find your centre and move from there.

This is where Pilates stops being about “doing abs” and starts being about control. They might look simple, however when you slow them down and feel the details every reach, every pull, every transition is designed to teach your body how to stabilise one part while moving another. That skill travels off the mat and into everything else you do. 💫

This is why I keep my classes small. With just six Classical mats, I can keep my eyes 👀 on everyone and make sure the work is landing in your body, not just happening around you.

Classical Mat at Breathe Studio:
🗓 Mondays at 9:00am
🗓 Fridays at 8:45am 🗓 Fridays at 9:45am

Ladies only. Mats provided. All levels welcome.

Come find out why this little series is the foundation of a strong Pilates practice.

#classicalpilates #pilatesabudhabi #pilatesuae #pilateslife #pilatespractice

Teaser on the Wunda Chair: the finish line is never about the pose. ✨

This is @missyzderadickafay at the end of her teaser on top of the Wunda Chair.

She let go of the pedal. She found her balance. She held herself up from her centre. 💪🏻

That look and smile on her face 😀! That’s one of the many reasons I teach.

The Wunda Chair teaser is not easy. The surface is small, the spring is behind you, and your brain will try to convince you that you’re going to fall backwards. 😅
But when you learn to move the pedal from your waist instead of your arms, something clicks. 🤗

You stop fighting gravity. You start working with it.

That’s the same skill that makes the mat teaser possible. The chair just gives you a place to feel it first.

So if you’ve been telling yourself “I could never do teaser,” I want you to look at this photo and remember: nobody starts here. We all start somewhere supportive, with guidance. We all need a hand on the pedal before we can let go.

And the celebration at the end? That part is non-negotiable. 🩷💫

#classicalpilates #pilatesabudhabi #pilatesteacher #pilateslife #pilatesforlife

Teaser on the Cadillac push-through bar: the cheat code nobody told you about. ✨

You see the teaser on the mat and think, “How do people just float up like that?” 🤔

Here’s the truth: most of us didn’t learn it there first.

The push-through bar gives you something to reach into. It teaches your arms to stay connected to your back, and your centre to help do the lifting instead of your hip flexors taking over.

The best part? You can leave the legs down and just find the top half first. Then add the legs when your body is ready. That’s how you build a teaser that actually feels strong, not scary. 💪🏻💫

So if you’ve been avoiding the teaser, this is your invitation to try it somewhere supportive first. The mat version will still be there when you’re ready. 🙏🏻☺️

Have you tried teaser on the Cadillac before, or does it feel like a totally new option for you?

#pilatesabudhabi #classicalpilates #cadillacpilates #teaserpilates #pilateslife

A well placed hand isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you feel where you are so you can move to where you want to be.

Touch, when it’s intentional, is one of the fastest ways to wake up a muscle your brain forgot it had. In every session, I use it to guide, not correct. To say, “meet yourself right here,” and then watch you take over from there. 💫

Because the best teaching doesn’t make you dependent. It makes you more you, if helps you feel and recognise where you can go. ☺️

Have you ever had a hands-on cue that completely changed an exercise for you? I’d love to hear what shifted.

#PilatesTeacher #HandsOnCueing #MindBodyConnection #PilatesPractice #pilatesabudhabi

💋 @makeup_vitallia
🙎🏼‍♀️ My amazing client @missyzderadickafay
📸 @desertfamiliesdubai

10 things you might not know about me ✨

You might know me as your Pilates & Yoga teacher, but there’s more to me than what happens in our classes. So here are a few things you might not know…

1. I’m a bit of a Pilates nerd. 🤓 Third-generation Classical Pilates teacher. I love the history, the order and the why behind every exercise. (well this one you might already know 😉)

2. I fell in love with Mat first. For years, Mat was my practice. Then I learned to teach it. Then I got obsessed with the Classical method and completed my full comprehensive training in Dubai @purepilatesdubai

3. I’m married to my best travel partner. ❤️ Kevin and I have been married for 20 years and we still love planning adventures together. Especially ones with good food, beautiful places and a little wine.

4. I’m an obsessive travel planner. Hotels, restaurants, walks, hidden spots, the best route. I love putting the pieces together.

5. I’d always choose a hidden gem over a “must-visit.” Authentic, special and a little unexpected win every time.

6. I’m happiest when I’m moving. Pilates, yoga, strength training 💪🏻, walking… movement is as much my lifestyle as it is my work.

7. I’m a homebody who also loves to travel. I love my routines and my little studio on Yas Island. But give me a beautiful new place to explore and I’m very happy there too. 😍

8. I’m a huge believer in the details. The tiny adjustments, the breath, the alignment, the transitions… that’s where the magic happens.

9. I love a good TV series. 📺 After a day of thinking about movement and business, getting lost in a great story is one of my favourite ways to switch off.

10. I’m more sentimental than I let on. 🤍My people, memories, traditions and experiences matter most to me.

So now you know a little more about the person behind the Pilates & Yoga.

Tell me one thing I probably don’t know about you. 👇🏻

#ClassicalPilates #PilatesTeacher #PilatesInAbuDhabi #YogaAndPilates #MovementTeacher

📸 @desertfamiliesdubai
💋 @makeup_vitallia

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Let’s Connect

Have a question? Want to find out how we might work together?

I would love to hear from you. Send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thank you for trusting me with your journey into Pilates and yoga. I look forward to connecting with you.

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Classical Pilates & Personalised Movement in Abu Dhabi

​Expert teaching. Intelligent movement.

A practice that evolves with you.

​

​A personalised approach to movement

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How We Can Work Together​

​

Meet Selena ​

Words From My Clients​

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