Classical Pilates sessions with Eli

No previous experience is needed

You do not need to be flexible, fit or familiar with Pilates before your first session. You will begin with simpler exercises and gradually add new elements at a comfortable pace. Eli will show you how to use the equipment, explain each exercise clearly and adapt the movements to your abilities.

Nothing has to be perfect. Eli will observe how you move, offer clear and supportive guidance, and help you understand how each exercise should feel in your body. If she uses hands-on corrections, she will always ask for your permission first.

Meet Eli

My name is Elizabete Ozola, but everyone calls me Eli. I am originally from Latvia and now live and work in Tallinn.

I first discovered Pilates as a teenager. I had scoliosis, and my physiotherapist suggested that I try Mat Pilates. What stayed with me most was how my body and mind felt during and after each class. With regular practice, my core became stronger, I developed a better awareness of my body and found a form of movement that helps me feel more grounded during stressful periods.

Before becoming a Pilates instructor, I worked as a beauty and massage therapist, so anatomy and working with the human body were already familiar to me. I decided to train as a Pilates instructor in 2023 while attending regular contemporary Pilates classes in Riga. Since then, I have taught hundreds of private and small-group sessions.

My desire to study classical Pilates in depth brought me from Riga to Tallinn. Here, I can train on authentic Gratz apparatus and study under Britt Normet. I love seeing how each person finds something meaningful in Pilates and becomes stronger and more confident through consistent practice.

Outside the studio, I enjoy reading, music quizzes, spending time with friends and going on long walks. For me, a good day also includes a cup of good tea and taking the time to notice the small, beautiful moments in everyday life.

Experience and ongoing training

Eli is a certified contemporary Pilates instructor and Category C fitness trainer. Before being admitted to the Romana’s Pilates International teacher training programme, she completed 300 hours of practical and theoretical preparation and passed the programme’s entrance assessment.

Eli trains and teaches under Britt Normet’s guidance. She is currently working towards her Romana’s Pilates qualification.

Apparatus Eli has trained to use

• Reformer
• Cadillac and Tower
• Wunda Chair
• Spine Corrector
• Ladder Barrel
• Baby Chair
• Mat

What Britt’s guidance means

Britt observes Eli’s teaching practice and gives her regular feedback. Eli also continues her own training with Britt to deepen her understanding of the classical system and learn how to teach it with care and precision.

If a client has a serious injury, has recently undergone surgery or is living with a long-term health condition, Eli discusses the situation with Britt. When necessary, the studio will recommend a session with Britt or another suitable specialist.

Eli’s sessions are suitable for you if…

• you are trying Pilates for the first time and would like calm, attentive guidance;
• you are returning to exercise after a longer break;
• you are a beginner or intermediate practitioner;
• you would like to improve your strength, mobility, coordination and body awareness;
• you prefer a private session or a small group of no more than three people;
• you would like to train in English.

Please contact us before booking if…

• you have recently had a significant injury or undergone surgery;
• you have a long-term health condition;
• you are pregnant. Eli does not currently teach prenatal Pilates.

Please email us before booking. This allows us to recommend the most suitable instructor and session format for you.

What to expect from your first session

Your first session will begin with a short conversation about your previous exercise experience, goals, daily activity and any injuries or health-related limitations. Eli will then observe how you move and choose exercises that provide a safe and clear starting point.

The session lasts 45–50 minutes. Depending on your needs, you may use the Reformer, Tower, Cadillac, Mat or other studio apparatus. At the end of the session, Eli will ask how you feel and discuss the best way for you to continue.

Sessions

• Private session. 45–50 minutes with individual guidance.
• Small-group Reformer class. Up to three participants. Single small-group classes are not available; places are booked as a package of ten sessions.

Prices

Studio session prices exclude VAT. Single small-group classes are not available. Your place in the group is secured upon prepayment for a package of ten sessions.

Small-group Reformer class times

Private session times are arranged individually. You can find the studio’s full price list on the pricing page.

Booking and payment

To book a session, email info@brittnormet.ee. Mention that you would like to train with Eli, which session format interests you, and which days and times suit you. The studio assistant will help you find a suitable time and send you the next steps.

You can pay by bank transfer or in cash at the studio. Eli’s sessions cannot currently be paid for through Stebby.

Prepayment for ten sessions secures your place in the small group.

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Changes and cancellations

• You can reschedule or cancel a session free of charge with at least 48 hours’ notice.
• If you are unwell, please let us know at least 24 hours before the session.
• If you arrive late for a small-group class, you cannot join once the class has started.
• If you arrive late for a private session, the session will still end at the originally scheduled time.

True Pilates Estonia studio

Sessions take place at Britt Normet’s True Pilates Estonia studio at Sakala 16a in Tallinn. The studio is on the ground floor and clearly visible from the street. The Vabaduse väljak public transport stop is nearby, and paid street parking is available in the surrounding area.

The bright and welcoming studio has plenty of natural light and greenery. Drinking water and comfortable changing facilities are available. The studio is fully equipped with classical Gratz Pilates apparatus, including Reformers, a Cadillac, Wunda Chairs, a Ladder Barrel, Spine Correctors and a Baby Chair.

Learn more about the studio

Frequently asked questions

Start classical Pilates at your own pace

You do not need any previous experience before your first session. Eli will help you begin with suitable exercises, explain how to use the apparatus and take your previous movement experience into account. Email us to let us know which type of session you prefer, and we will help you find a suitable time.

Booking is by email. The button opens a new message to info@brittnormet.ee.

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Sessions are taught in English at Britt Normet’s True Pilates Estonia studio in central Tallinn. Eli can also teach in Latvian or Russian by prior arrangement.