WSL Desk
Celebrity fitness instructor and pioneer of Pilates in India, Yasmin Karachiwala, has launched her latest studio in Juhu, Mumbai. The new centre is a collaborative venture with her son, Zahaan Karachiwala, and his business partner, Zainab Bashey, who are both at the helm of this new chapter for the YKBI brand.
Star-Studded Launch with Bollywood Luminaries
The launch event witnessed turnout from the Bollywood fraternity. Notable attendees included Helen Khan, Sunil Grover, Sophie Choudry, Alvira Khan Agnihotri, Atul Agnihotri, and Alizeh Agnihotri. During the event, Helen Khan spoke about a video of her training with Yasmin that went viral, garnering millions of views and sparking renewed interest in Pilates across generations.
With a career spanning over three decades, Yasmin Karachiwala is regarded as the go-to Pilates trainer for several Bollywood A-listers including Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Preity Zinta, Deepika Padukone, and Hardik Pandya. Her expertise is backed by numerous certifications from India and the US, reinforcing her credibility in the domain of holistic fitness and rehabilitation.
What is Pilates?
According to the brand, Pilates is an exercise that helps keep both the body and mind in optimal shape. It reduces chronic pain and aids in recovery from injuries, making it an effective and restorative form of movement. It is an excellent way to stay fit, healthy, and energised for both men and women, and has also been proven beneficial for pregnant women.
Pilates serves as a preventive approach to overall wellbeing, helping maintain a sound body and mind. It is especially useful for individuals with desk jobs, as it improves posture and helps relieve joint and back pain. Additionally, Pilates teaches proper breathing techniques and contributes to achieving a toned, well-balanced physique.
YKBI Centre in Cuffe Parade
The newly launched YKBI centre in Cuffe Parade provides a myriad of facilities including Reformers, MOTR, Mats and Spinal Correctors with a variety of small equipment that complements these larger pieces.
Students can opt for one-on-one sessions of personal classes or duet or group sessions. Coaching is led by a team of experts personally trained by Yasmin, ensuring that the health issues of clients are addressed effectively. The instructors are specifically trained to work with injuries like joint pain, back pain and neck pain and can also help their clients with fitness programmes tailored for pregnancy.
All the instructors in the centre are certified by YKBI Pilates Academy and internationally recognised. In addition to regular clients, special attention will be given to those ailing from spinal issues or bodily injuries.
YKBI Studio in Juhu
The newly inaugurated Juhu studio is located at 501, Aryston Centre, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, JW Marriot.
