Monica is the founder Instructor of Studio Pilates Retreat which is based in New Delhi. She established her Pilates studio in 2010 after having worked with different studios and luxury spa’s as their health consultant. Began her career in fitness in 2003 and then diversified into Pilates, Rehabilitation programmes. Has 19 years of experience teaching Pilates. Two years ago, she upgraded her studio with the introduction of GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® methods for the first time in India.
She has been trained under Michael King, a veteran in Pilates from Michael King Pilates, London, UK. She went ahead to get certified with Stott Pilates, Toronto Canada, in both Equipment and Mat. Monica is ACE qualified, certified with EBFA (Evidence Based Fitness Academy, USA) in Barefoot science. Besides this, she has been certified for Spirals and Pilates for Pregnancy with Michael King Pilates, London. Completed her certification in ISP (Injuries and Special population), advance level with Stott Pilates.
She has done her certification in Masters Rehab under Ulrik Larsen based in Australia. She is a trained Booty Barre Instructor under Master Trainer Ms Tracey Mallet USA.
Certified with Reebok for Aerobics (Step Training), Body Sculpting with various equipment like Bosu, Coreboard etc. She is certified in MET (Muscle Energy Technique) under the Lead Instructor Master Trainer - Mandeline Black from USA for Foot and Spine in Bali Indonesia. She has also been certified for Functional Training under Master Trainer Tarek Micheal from Australia. She is the first licensed for GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® instructor in india. She is also certified with Mariska Breland (Neuro Studio USA) in Pilates for Neurological Conditions.
Continuing with the education to understand and help people studied and certified in Theuraptic training from USA-Pennsylvania, with any concerns to:
Today, with years of experience, her aim is to make her clients help them reach their full potential in terms of functionality, core strength, overall strength, body awareness, flexibility in regard to joints, with the Holistic training which they undergo and thus change their lives.
LATEST ACHIEVEMENT
Completed 42 hrs of the most incredible professional movement Instructor course under the mentorship of Master Trainer Paul Thornley and Victoria Roper in Dec - Jan 2023.
Completed the TRIO SPECIAL COURSE Certification from Gyrotonics Pennsylvania under the expert guidance of Master Trainer Luca from Italy for the Shoulder Girdle, Pelvic Girdle and Scholiosis in September 2023.
Also Certified for Level 2, PROGRAM 1 Gyrotonics on the Pulley Tower under Master Trainer Victoria Lim from USA in April 2024.
ABOUT THE CLIENTS
She had the great opportunity to work with clients from all over the world. To name a few, it has been a privilege to train the Ambassadors and their wives from different embassies of different countries, people from embassies, the Health Minister Abumani Ramados and his wife, professionals, expats etc.
Monica's pilates studio is a gem in New Delhi! If you are a practiced exerciser of pilates or just starting, Monica's is the place to be! She is a great trainer... profesional, a good communicator and very knowledgable of Pilates. In a small-scale, fun and motivating environment she guides her students through classes which are differerent and exciting each time.
I would wholeheartly recommend the pilates studio of Monica. The last three years I visited it twice a week. The classes were always rich in variety and diversity. Monica is a very experienced instructor, she always noticed our mistakes and corrected them or gace advices when we had problems. The atmosphere was every time relaxing and familiar, we had a lot of of fun and laughter.
Thank you, Monica Rastogi! I have had a fabulous experience with Pilates classes taught by Monica in the last 2 ½ years during my time in New Delhi. I will be missing these classes and my instructor, as we move on to our next posting.
"About 5 years ago I started doing Pilates for the first time in my life with Monica. I did not know anything about Pilates and I was not very fit. Initially, I found it very tough and challenging, but Monica has a talent for making each session different and fun,