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Flexibility & Posture Classes

Hi, I’m Shebnem…

A movement and posture coach with over 20 years of experience in teaching group and 1-2-1 students, currently based in Doha, Qatar.


My roots are in original Pilates matwork, yoga and old school calisthenics with a strong and intentional focus on posture and quality of movement. I believe in good form, consistency, hard work, commitment , and carrying forward the lessons you learn on the mat to all parts of your daily life. 


‘Move daily, in different directions’ is my motto. Hope you join me for a creative flexibility class!

One-to-one lessons and duets are also available.

Please use the email enquiry button to book a class or make an enquiry. And check out my Instagram page!

+974 52023597

My classes are based on eclectic movement patterns derived from original Pilates matwork and apparatus, old school calisthenics, posture work and various forms of stretching techniques inspired by martial arts and yoga traditions. They are hard work but fun and great for  back health. Through a series of flow-type sequences you will strengthen your core muscles, mobilise and stretch your body to gain functional flexibility, as well as improve your posture, body awareness and mental focus. No music. No pampering. Solid but inspiring training. 


I believe in… 

  • daily movement  
  • discipline and hard work 
  • the power of progress 
  • consistency and commitment 
  • learning on the mat and carrying those lessons forward 
  • pushing your body but understanding and respecting your current limits

My Training

  • YOGABODY Science of Stretching Coach Certification, April 2025
  • NASM Behaviour Change Specialist Certification, April 2024
  • NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach Certification, November 2022
  • MindZone Coaching refresher — Getting in the Zone, April 2021
  • Certified MindZone Coach, March 2021
  • Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University/Coursera, November 2020
  • Certificate in Advanced Stretching, TRAINFITNESS, March 2019
  • Development Weekend, Body Control Pilates, September 2018
  • Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition, T. Colin CampbellCenter for Nutrition Studies, eCornell, February 2018.
  • Development Weekend, Body Control Pilates, September 2017
  • Into theStretch workshop, Stretch Therapy with Kit Laughlin and Olivia Allnutt August 2017
  • Pilates Revolution, Body Control Pilates, July 2017
  • Standing Pilates BCP, Body Control Pilates, February 2017
  • Pilates for Runners BCP, Body Control Pilates, February 2017
  • Challenge Your Matwork Workshop, Body Control Pilates with Duncan Orrock, February 2017
  • Development Weekend, Body Contol Pilates, September 2016
  • HIP Pilates Matwork Foundation, Lisa B Pilates, February 2016
  • VoiceGym Workshop with Alex Evans, Body Control Pilates, October 2015
  • Pilates for Performance BCP, Body Control Pilates, October 2015
  • Development Weekend, Body Control Pilates, September 2015
  • Essentrics Workshop with Danielle de Wildt, Essentrics Europe Master Trainer, June 2015
  • Essentrics Instructor Level 1, June 2015
  • Pilates Advanced Matwork BCP, Body Control Pilates, April 2015
  • Pilates Intermediate Matwork BCP, Body Control Pilates, December 2014
  • Essentrics Workshop with Danielle de Wildt, Essentrics Europe Master Trainer, November 2013
  • British Red Cross Emergency First Aid at Work, British Red Cross, April 2013
  • Pilates Matwork BCP, Body Control Pilates, March 2013
  • Pilates Reformer, la loft Pilates, France, August 2011
  • Pilates Day Reunion, Michael King, Kathy Corey, Nuala Coombs, Malcolm Muirhead, MK Pilates, November 2010
  • Pilates Studio equipment, Cadillac/Wunda/Spine Corrector, la loft Pilates, France, August 2009
  • Pilates Matwork 2, Pilates Institute, September 2008
  • Pilates Wunda Chair/Studio, Pilates Institute, Feb 2005
  • Pilates Mini-Ball training, Pilates Institute, Jan 2005
  • Pilates Matwork, Pilates Institute, June 2004


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