Namrata embarked on a mission to make Pilates accessible to all. Despite initial misconceptions and challenges, she steadily popularized this holistic form of exercise throughout India. “Pilates is for everyone,” Namrata asserts, emphasising its adaptability and effectiveness for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Pilates is great on its own but is also a great add-on!
In anticipation of World Health Day, Namrata shares her insights on incorporating Pilates into broader fitness routines and stresses the importance of listening to one’s body. More is not better, she advises, advocating for a balanced approach to exercise that prioritizes quality over quantity. When asked how it feels to train Bollywood celebrities she says, “I love training them, they are some of the most dedicated and hardworking clients, and it’s also fun working with them to achieve different looks for different roles.”
Beyond her professional endeavors, Namrata prioritizes work-life balance, setting boundaries to nurture her well-being and personal fulfillment. Her disciplined approach to time management underscores her belief in the significance of self-care.
About Namrata Purohit: Having started her career at the age of 16, Namrata Purohit went on to claim the title of the ‘Youngest Trained Stott Pilates Instructor’ in the world. Her tenacity had her growing from strength to strength, and she eventually founded The Pilates Studio in Mumbai which holds the distinction of being the first studio in the world to offer Pilates and Simulated Altitude Training under one roof. In addition to being the only fully certified Barre Instructor in the country, she is also a certified Boogie Bounce Master Instructor. She has trained celeb favourites like Sara Ali Khan, Janvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Malaika Arora Khan, among others.
