Testimonials

Testimonials for Elena Cordero

There are no truer words than those of my clients:

Derabhla Brennan

I started Pilates only 2 years ago, and have been with Elena for a year and a half of that. Having had one teacher before Elena, I enjoyed it, but there was a lot of chat and it was fast passed. Then to start with, Elena just changed everything: she definitely introduced me to true Pilates! It amazes me the difference I have felt in my body and mind: I have glutes!! Nothing has ever given me definition in my lower half, and now everything is so much stronger! My lower back has always been susceptible to tiring after standing / walking for long periods, but with improved posture and strength, I notice there's very little issues now. I feel I have a lot more drive and stamina than in any other sport or hobby, and it is all down to one amazing teacher: Elena educates, encourages, motivates and pushes you to your best as she learns about how we all move as individuals and can see our potential. Her passion for her career and talent is so visible it's blinding, and from the minute I walk into her class, I'm inspired - she's got me hooked!

Noel Breslin

I am a 50+ businessman with all the associated stresses and strains, that brings. Thanks to Elena's classes I now have greater movement, and flexibility than I have had for many years. I feel stronger, have better posture and genuinely less body aches.

When I miss a session I am stiffer, more rigid, and I feel more restricted in my body movement.

I would highly recommend Elena's classes for mind and body. They are challenging yet the rewards and feel good factor make it really worthwhile.

Class member 6 years - 50 plus years

Eight years ago I joined a swimming club and took up sea swimming. From an ability perspective I had a long way to go to even match the average swimmer but I enjoyed the sport and challenge and kept at it. Progress was slow but about 6 years ago a friend recommended Pilates. I had heard that other skilled swimmers were supplementing their training by attending Pilates so I gave it a go. Being close to 50 at the time it wasn’t long before I realised during Pilates that I wasn’t a flexible as I used to be and was determined to reverse this, or at least slow down the process. I then found that supplementing my training with Pilates helped my performance during sea races and I also remained relatively injury free. In the last five years I have won the Leinster sea swimmer of the year, done well in and have won several sea races, completed the Galway Corrib swim, Howth Island swim, completed 5 and 10K swims, competed in the Alcatraz invitational swim, competed in the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, won a couple of Irish records for swimming gala events in my age group and compete in the Liffey and Harbour swims annually. Elena’s Pilates classes has been a significant contributor to my achievements particularly around core awareness and strengthening. I thoroughly recommend it.

Katherine McCartney

Since joining Elana's Pilates class I feel a new sense of energy in my body and mind. She is a very calm teacher giving us a sense of mindfulness in the class. I am 55 years old yet feel fully fit and energised. I hope to be attending Elena's classes for many years to come.

Katie Harris

I've loved learning Pilates from the very beginning and have really enjoyed progressing through the levels. 

I'm surprised how much Pilates is an overall body workout/conditioning. I think your method of teaching with so much concentration on the breathing and the pelvic floor muscles in the early sessions really help to take you through to the more progressed levels. 

I have definitely had less lower back pain since starting Pilates and better posture in general.

You have really inspired me to keep Pilates in my life as an excellent way to stay strong. 

Carol Liebrecht

Pilates with Elena at My Pilates has made a positive contribution to the way I train at the gym, I now add Pilates to my running and strength training program. Pilates has been so beneficial for running and for the first time in years I no longer have hamstring issues. I love the way you can always challenge yourself in Pilates and you are never bored, the stretching and focus on posture has made me feel so much stronger. 

Brid Clancy

HR Consultant at Friends First

I started attending Elena's Pilates classes in 2010. I never did Pilates before and now, I hope to never stop doing it.. 

I now believe Pilates is a necessary form of training. It has benefited my other training (running) hugely through muscle strengthening and injury prevention. It has made me aware of the huge connection between body and mind and it’s almost an aside, but Pilates has toned me up so I feel good! 

Elena epitomises what Pilates is. She practises what she teaches; she is adaptable to individual needs; she is discreet; she is knowledgeable; she is effective, she is motivated and she is genuine. I attribute my connection with Pilates to Elena and I highly recommend her.

Louise Spotten

Graphic designer at The Sunday Business Post

Elena was a great teacher and the whole experience really improved my well being and physical well being. Her course was great value for money and I learn extensively. The surrounding and Elena herself made learning Pilates a joy in itself and physical training is not something I relish!

Emma McGonigle

QA and Automation Engineer

I first attended Elena's pilates classes through a sports and social deal at work. Even after leaving the job I continued to do a number of courses with her. 
Elena is extremely thorough, personable while professional. One would not get lost in Elena's classes as is possible in many other fitness classes, we are all being looked after carefully. 
Many people can learn Pilates, but Elena is one of the few who can teach it so well. Couldn't recommend enough.

Verena Zapka

Business Analyst at AIB

Having had back problems for most of my adult life, Pilates has really made a huge difference to my posture and quality of life. I feel much better and I’m more in tune with my body. Elena is a fantastic teacher — enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and observant about what is going on in the class. Elena knows exactly what level to take us to, continues to challenge us and if required finds alternatives to suit individual needs. I leave every class feeling energised and like I had a good work-out. After 5 years I can say Pilates has become an integral part of my life and I wouldn’t ever want to miss it.

Liam McMunn

Creating dynamic and inclusive work environments as Environmental, Health and Safety Manager at Central Bank of Ireland

Elenas Pilates training in 2012 allowed me to play my first ever year of tag rugby without injuring my back - now that's a result!

Jason Taylor

Group Finance Business Partner to Human Resources at Kerry Group plc

Elena came highly recommended to me at it was the first time I experienced a service like this which exceeded my expectations.Great deal of attention given by Elena. Great value for money.

Sheila Dooley

Curator/Education Officer at Dublinia/The Medieval Trust

Elena is an expert in her field, shows considerable knowledge about each exercise and movement but also has an emotional intelligence that means she can tell the mood of her class, the varying abilities of her students and ease any concerns one has. She gives excellent instruction which means beginners can enjoy learning about their progression. I highly recommend her.