Interview with Pilates instructor Aimee Challies, New Zeeland

We got the chance to do a feature with the lovely Aimee Challies who inspires women to move.

Read the interview with Aime Challies below.

1. WHO IS AIMEE CHALLIES?
I am a Garuda, Pilates & Yoga teacher from New Zeeland. Currently teaching in Paris.

2. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE MOTTO?  
Be truthful, gentle & fearless. It is a Ghandi quote that my mother shared with me when I was younger. I always come back to these words.

3. WHAT ARE YOU EXTRA CURIOUS ABOUT RIGHT NOW?
Learning. To stay inquisitive about movement and teaching

4. WHAT IS A BEAUTIFUL BODY TO YOU?
One that is confident and well looked after, in a holistic / healthy sense. 

5. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GARUDA AND PILATES TO YOU?
I don’t like to differentiate as many training styles are evolving and there will always be common threads. Movement is movement! 

6. WHAT IS THE PERFECT PILATES OUTFIT?
PEBBLES PILATES one piece!!! One that stays on and in the right place – this is very important! And most of all is comfortable.

7. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PILATES MOVES?
I don’t have favourites as I love variety and challenging my body in many different ways. 

8. CURIOUS TO FOLLOW AIMEES’ STORY?
Curious to follow Aimee Challies’ story and moves here on Instagram and website.