Gina Papadopoulos

I qualified as a personal trainer and sports masseur in 2004, then worked for Sony BMG, training and travelling on tour with their clients around the world. Later, I moved to Qatar and worked as a personal Pilates trainer to the Qatari first family. Along the way, I trained in Reformer and Mat Pilates with STOTT, attended Alan Herdman’s reformer workshop and completed an intensive pregnancy Pilates course with Body Control. When I’m not leading a retreat, I teach group and private classes at Tempo301 in London.I started my own Pilates practice in 2013. Over time, I realised how valuable it is to step away from everyday distractions and make room for focused practice. These retreats bring together people with an established Pilates practice in beautiful locations, with time to move, build strength and rest. They’re a chance to give your practice more attention than a busy week usually allows.