Every Movement is a Step Forward

I was introduced to Pilates with Hooi Koon in 2017 by my sister-in-law. She’s one of the founders of Essential Movement and she’s personally there conducting classes daily. It’s amazing that I’m still going twice a week, once for a Pilates group class and the other for gyro. That in itself says so much about the value and experience I’m getting from Essential Movement because I have never stayed with any gym or workout program for more than a couple of years and even then, irregularly. But with Hooi Koon or Ms Ong as she is known to a lot of her students, I not only enjoy my workout but also feel the change in my body. Exercising to me is a chore but when I see and feel the physical improvement that Pilates has done for me, I know I gotta keep going to stay strong and mobile. I used to religiously go for a massage once a week just to get the relief from the tension in my body but now, massage is an occasional luxury. I know some reviewers mentioned that they can do it for less elsewhere, but let me just say that not all Pilates studios are equal. It’s such a focused and deliberate form of exercise that you can easily get it wrong with a lesser instructor. Hooi Koon is a teacher of teachers. Many of the Pilates instructors in KL were her students. She’s attentive, articulate and personable. So even if you’ve had a hard workout, you always enjoy the complete mind and body experience. I started Pilates alone 7 years ago. Since then, I have recruited my entire family and some friends. So why am I writing a review after all these years? Well, recently, I managed to convince my very stubborn husband to go for a class. He’s put up with years of pain and discomfort and only finally agreed after trying everything else. He’s now reluctantly admitted that Pilates with Hooi Koon has helped him. Coming from him, that’s an A*. If you haven’t tried Pilates or gyro, go to her. She’s the best and she’s committed to always staying ahead of the curve with continuous learning.