I’m Oli, a certified Pilates instructor, movement practitioner, DJ and founder of BLOOM, a series of intimate lifestyle experiences in Lisbon combining movement, creativity, music and mindful connection.
Originally from Kyiv, I moved to Lisbon in March 2026. Before Pilates, I spent years working as a theatre actress and dancer. This background deeply influences the way I teach: I bring elements of dance, acting, body awareness and musicality into every session.
Every one-hour session is guided by music, with different rhythms, textures and energy throughout the class. Each session includes a warm-up, a focused main practice, cool-down and stretching.
The classes are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Exercises can be modified according to your individual needs, injuries or limitations, while more experienced students can explore greater intensity and complexity.
My approach is simple: movement should challenge you, but it should also feel good. The goal is to build a stronger, more mobile and more connected body while creating space for mental well-being.
Through BLOOM, I take this philosophy beyond the studio, creating intimate experiences where movement meets music, creativity, nature and human connection.
More about the benefits of Pilates.
Pilates builds strength while improving flexibility, mobility and control. By working with the body rather than against it, regular practice can help develop a stronger, more balanced and toned body, while supporting natural, healthy posture.
But Pilates is not only about how the body looks. It develops body awareness — helping you understand how you move, engage your muscles with greater precision and become more connected to your body.
With regular practice, Pilates can improve core strength, posture, balance, coordination and overall movement quality. It can also help release unnecessary tension and create a greater sense of ease in the body.
You may begin to notice the difference after just a few sessions: more space in your body, greater confidence in movement and a stronger sense of awareness.
Most importantly, Pilates leaves you feeling energized rather than depleted — more focused, present and connected with yourself.
What is the difference between Matwork Pilates and gym training?
Matwork Pilates and gym training can both build strength, but they approach movement in different ways.
Gym training often focuses on developing strength, muscle mass or specific physical capacities through resistance and more targeted exercises. Pilates takes a more integrated approach, combining strength with mobility, stability, coordination and body awareness.
In Matwork Pilates, your body works as a connected system. We engage the core and deeper stabilizing muscles while also working larger muscle groups, with an emphasis on controlled, precise movement and proper alignment.
Rather than focusing only on how much weight you can lift, Pilates focuses on how well you can move.
The goal is not simply to build more muscle, but to develop a strong, mobile and balanced body that feels good to move in.