Kayla Douglas

Pilates Instructor

Originally from WA, Pilates instructor Kayla is passionate about movement in all its forms – on and off the Reformer. Attending a specialised arts high school in Perth for contemporary dance, she moved to Melbourne upon graduating to pursue further studies and received an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Dance.

After suffering a major shoulder injury in 2018, Kayla was introduced to Pilates as part of her rehabilitation program. Not only did she see incredible results with her shoulder, but she saw massive improvements in her dancing and felt more connected and attuned to her body than ever before.

Driven by her desire to help others discover their movement potential and nurture a greater connection with their bodies, she completed a Diploma of Integrated Pilates with Bruce Hildebrand in 2020.

Kayla’s approach to Pilates teaching draws inspiration from diverse movement modalities and somatic practices. Enriched by her dance background, it also incorporates elements from the Franklin Method, Kinstretch, Yoga, TRE and more.

Continuously seeking new experiences to inform her practice, Kayla offers our clients a holistic approach to movement that combines fluidity, precision and exploration.

While not teaching at TAS, Kayla works as a choreographer in contemporary dance. She is also pursuing a Bachelor of Arts and Business at Deakin University to enhance her diverse skill set.

Top tip for better musculoskeletal health…

Don’t overlook your feet! They are a complex structure made up of 26 bones along with numerous small muscles, tendons and ligaments that work together to support your entire body. Having strong but supple feet is imperative for overall musculoskeletal wellbeing.

Go-to stretch…

Shoe-lace pose followed by pigeon pose as they free up my pelvis and alleviate my sacrum pain.

I stay in balance by…

Prioritising rest. By carving out downtime I have seen improvements in my physical health, mental clarity, productivity, and overall quality of life.

What Clients Say About Kayla

I've been doing semi-private Pilates with Kayla for about 3 months and I can't recommend her enough!

Kayla uses her limitless knowledge of different exercises and adaptations to always put together a great session no matter what random injuries and aches I show up with. She is always cheerful and energetic and explains everything clearly, making sure you're doing the exercises correctly.

The studio itself has the most high tech reformers I've ever seen with foot bars which can be moved to the middle of the reformer and used for upper body exercises too, as well as other Pilates and gym equipment, and the location in the East end of the CBD is perfect for me, with a tram stop right outside.

Megan

I've recently begun Pilates at the Alignment Studio with Kayla, and I'm thoroughly enjoying every session.

Kayla really took the time to understand any pre existing injuries I had and ensured each session was tailored to suit my needs. I love that no 2 sessions are the same and I get to explore a range of Pilates exercises ranging from reformer Pilates to matt based Pilates.

The location is also fantastic because it’s right in the heart of Melbourne CBD, so I can attend sessions during my lunch break for after work.

Kayla's expertise, caring approach, professionalism and passion for Pilates truly make each session a highlight of my week. I highly recommend Kayla and the Alignment Studio!

Claudia

I followed Kayla Douglas to The Alignment Studio after seeing her for several years at another Melbourne Pilates studio. It's worth travelling to the CBD to work with her. She takes the time to understand the needs of her clients. She's extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and inventive - introducing new ways to incorporate the equipment (Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair) and to address problems or injuries. Good at finding a balance between the challenging, the curative and the fun. Highly recommend.

Melinda