We couldn't do a feature on Pilates without interviewing our expert partner, Hava. You can find Hava's Pilates exercises on our Yodi Instagram.

Hava is an original Pilates teacher, a graduate of the Romana Kryzanowska school. She is also the creator of online programs to strengthen the abdominal muscles and relieve back pain, thanks to her serious, safe method that guarantees lasting results.

We'll let you discover this determined, sporty woman and chocolate fan.

How are you? 

Fine, thank you. I'm bursting with ideas and desires for this new year.

Can you introduce yourself?

I'm Hava, in love with trees, the moon and Pilates.

Ex-lawyer, chocolate devourer and followed everywhere, not by 2 cats, but 2 dogs.

How did you discover Pilates? 

In 2010, I left everything behind to move to NYC and immerse myself in the knowledge of the prestigious Columbia University.

As a sportswoman, I wanted to try out lots of sports centers. One day, I took a Pilates class.

I never stopped.

What attracted you to this practice?

The feeling of space that the movements allow me to create inside my body but also in my head.

Where did you train? 

At Romana's Pilates school, represented in France by Studio Pilates de Paris, directed by Monsieur Taupin. He was trained by Romana and worked as her assistant.

Romana is Romana Kryzanowska, one of only 7 people to have been taught the method directly by Joseph PILATES.

What did you gain from this training? 

I got out of my head and got to know my body. I discovered its majesty. I felt it. I loved it. Since then, my mind and body have been a team.

How many years have you been practicing? 

Since my New York interlude, 12 years ago.

How many years have you been teaching? 

Since 2016, so 6 years.

What makes a good Pilates teacher?

Tailor the exercises and equipment created by Joseph PILATES to the needs of each individual.

Making progress. I particularly like to help people progress.

Do you have any advice for someone who wants to take up Pilates?

Just one: get started!

What's your mantra?

Tattooed on my wrist: "Go towards yourself".

Thank you very much Hava.

Find Hava on Instagram and on her website.