Form, function and focus: The Trinity of Pilates

By Kiri Potter – Pilates Instructor at Trinity Curated Wellness 

In a world full of distractions, choosing to slow down, take notice and move with intention feels almost revolutionary – and that’s exactly what Pilates offers: a return to presence. 

When I first discovered Pilates, it wasn’t just the physical benefits – though they were significant – that drew me in. It was the way the practice invited me to tune in and truly pay attention: to my breath, my alignment, my posture and the unconscious patterns I carried.  

That mindful awareness is what continues to draw me in, both as a student and as a teacher. 

At Trinity, we honour movement as both an art and a skill – grounded in form and guided by function.  

Form is ultimately about alignment – how your body is positioned and how it moves. It’s about activating the right muscles, stabilising the joints and maintaining integrity through every part of the exercise. 

Function is how that movement supports you beyond the studio – how you sit, stand, lift, twist, carry and recover in daily life. 

Pilates is the bridge between the two – training your body to move better day to day. It builds the strength and control needed to perform daily tasks with greater ease, efficiency and safety. 

Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of Pilates is its quiet demand for focus. Pilates offers a rare opportunity to tune in rather than tune out.  

This is where the true transformation begins – when movement becomes embodied practice. It’s where the deeper work lives - in your ability to be present, to notice how your body responds and the willingness to refine from within.  

That’s why our sessions aren’t about pushing harder or faster. They’re about cultivating deeper awareness through movement - building strength through precision, not pressure. 

We’re training for longevity, not just aesthetics. For resilience, not just routine. 

Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to deepen your practice, I invite you to turn your focus inward and experience the transformative power of mindful movement. 

See you in the studio! 

 
Kiri x