Pilates, taught personally.

I'm Rachel Friedman, and I offer personalized Pilates lessons in my clients' homes across Utrecht and the surrounding area, and thoughtful workplace sessions that support well-being, posture, and resilience.

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Utrecht, Netherlandsrfpilates.com@gmail.com +31 6 85484631

Approach

Pilates for strength, mobility and resilience

Pilates has long been a grounding practice in my own life, supporting physical health, emotional balance, and a stronger connection to my body. That personal commitment shapes the way I teach: with warmth, clarity, attention to what each person needs from the session, and a style that feels both grounded and playful.

Improvement of physical and emotional health through steady movement

Strength, resilience, and alignment for everyday life

For beginners, advanced practitioners, and people recovering from injury

Offerings

Flexible teaching for home, work, and different bodies.

Private lessons at home

I offer individual or duet sessions tailored to each client's body, pace, and goals, in the comfort of their own home in Utrecht, Netherlands and the surrounding area. Duet sessions can work especially well for parents, couples, or friends who want to practice together.

Workplace sessions

I teach Pilates in the workplace to support staff well-being, reduce strain from desk-heavy routines, and create a calmer, more connected team culture.

About me

I bring practice and experience from demanding professional work.

Before teaching Pilates, I worked as a war crimes prosecutor and human rights lawyer assisting refugees. Long hours at a desk and emotionally demanding work made Pilates a vital way for me to stay grounded, resilient, and connected to my body.

I bring deep empathy from my own experience with Pilates, methodological precision from legal work, and a strong understanding of how movement supports professionals living with stress, tension, and posture issues linked to desk work.

The result is a style of teaching that is attentive and exacting without becoming rigid. My sessions are both soothing and playful, with space for challenge, care, and genuine enjoyment.