Inspiring you to live a healthier lifestyle.
We are Certified Pilates Instructors
Located in the heart of thriving Grey Lynn, True Pilates offers a boutique and personalised approach to Pilates.
Move Better.
Feel Stronger.
Live Well.
Fitness trends come and go, but the way your body moves through life matters forever.
At True Pilates, we combine personalised instruction with the Authentic Pilates Method to help you build the strength, mobility, and confidence to move well for life. Founded by Helen Leahy and led by certified instructors, our private and duet sessions are tailored to your individual goals, supporting both immediate wellbeing and long-term health. We focus not just on how your body feels today, but on how it will serve you for decades to come.
Whether you’re looking to move with greater ease, prevent injury, improve posture, recover from physical challenges, or simply feel stronger in everyday life, our approach is designed to evolve with you.
Expert Team
Certified instructors trained in the Authentic Pilates Method.
Personal Approach
Private and duet sessions tailored to your body and goals.
25+
Years of combined experience
Health Benefits
Here are just a few of the many improvements you’ll experience with Pilates.

Personalised Guidance
Every session is tailored to your body, goals and life stage.

Functional Strength
Build strength that supports how you move every day.

Freedom of Movement
Improve mobility, flexibility and ease of movement.

Mindful Practice
Develop greater body awareness, focus and control.

Long-term Wellbeing
Support healthy movement patterns for years to come.

Authentic Method
Experience the original Pilates Method as Joseph Pilates intended.
Classes
Private Sessions
Duet Sessions
Our duet sessions are ideal for two people of similar fitness and ability who enjoy a personal approach with the added motivation of exercising together. Bring a friend or partner, or we can carefully match you with another student.
Private Sessions
Introductory Starter Pack
Certified Instructor
$375.00Director
$428.00Casual Session
Certified Instructor
$112.00Director
$428.008x Concession Package
Certified Instructor
$737.00Director
$821.0010x Concession Package
Certified Instructor
$898.00Director
$428.00
Why clients choose us
Lauren
Ponsonby
I started Pilates on the recommendation from multiple Physiotherapists to help strengthen my core after years of significant lower back pain. Whilst I ended up having spinal surgery, I found Pilates and more specifically Helen, to be essential both pre and post-surgery. The level of support and professionalism that Helen has provided has been crucial to my recovery and ongoing strength training, while in a fun environment. I’ll definitely be continuing Pilates to help avoid any future surgery!
Tim
Auckland
True Pilates have helped me regain a more pain free and mobile body. I’m doing activities I thought I’d not be able to do again. The studio is very well equipped, the environment relaxed, instructors are well trained and knowledgeable and if you get your timings right, the sun streams in through the bay windows while on the reformer. A special thanks to Rose for finding my weaknesses, and building the strength needed to overcome my injuries.
Emma
Auckland
I have only been doing Pilates for a couple of months and I can already feel the long term benefits. My strength has improved considerably and my flexibility is better than I thought possible. I can highly recommend True Pilates, the instructors are fantastic and the atmosphere is very welcoming.
Jo
Auckland
I’ve found Pilates to be an essential part of my life thanks to True Pilates. After years of back pain and alignment issues Pilates has helped my body change, strengthen and I am now more conscious of how my body should work, alleviating years of poor body balance. The team at True Pilates have always been super welcoming and attentive, ensuring classes are challenging, appropriate to my needs and fun! Thanks to my instructor Rose and the whole team at True Pilates… I am fitter and stronger today then I have ever been.