Jo Munro

Established in 2001 I am one of Edinburgh’s longest standing Pilates providers, delivering effective, popular and friendly classes. I follow the latest evidence based exercise science for a practice that is proven to be highly effective, and it’s also fun

My boutique and luxury pilates studio is in a bright, stunning, spacious converted mews house, tucked away, yet conveniently located in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Perfect for a class at lunchtime or after work. We offer group pilates mat and reformer classes and regular workshops, plus clinical pilates with a personal pilates prescription in small groups. It’s a warm and friendly atmosphere with expert and specialist tuition where everybody is welcome

Originally I trained as a dancer but had to retire due to injury, pilates was integral in my recovery so I began training to be a teacher in 2001 and over the years have completed countless pilates courses with different training providers and styles. In 2023 I graduated with a Diploma in Clinical Pilates, this was a 1 year long, 15 hours a week highly specialised, in-depth and post graduate level course. This arms me with the skills to rehabilitate and help any injury or condition and pain. Treat this as your physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic appointment and heal your pain and injuries with a system that is proven to work. After another year of training with Breathe Education I now have a new Certificate in Mat and Reformer and have affiliated to mentor the teacher training programs

I have also studied Gyrokinesis, The Bowen Technique, Thai Massage, Reiki, Hula Hooping, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Meditation, Relaxation Therapy and Aerial Pilates

Mylo the pilates pup has been a firm favourite at the studio for the last fifteen years, he loves a cuddle and doing his rounds of the room, but he is blind and deaf in his aging years so please approach him with more care than usual

I look forward to welcoming you on your movement journey

Education and Qualifications

Higher National Certificate - Dance (Community)

Higher National Diploma - Dance Artists in the Community

Teaching Exercise to Music Certification - RSA UK

Pilates Matwork Certification - With Michael King at The Pilates Institute, London

Diploma Traditional Thai Massage - Foundation, Advanced, Therapeutic - 90 hours at The Thai Massage School of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Diploma in Traditional Thai Massage - 30 hours at The Wat Po

Traditional Medical School, Bangkok, Thailand

Reiki - First Degree Certification - Usui Tradition of Natural Healing, Thailand

Polestar Pilates Studio Level 1-3 Course - Covering Pilates Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrel, London

Gyrokinesis Certification - With Juliu Hovarth Gyrotonic, Germany

Historical Mat and Workouts for Seniors Course - With Lolita San Miguel, London, UK

The Bowen Technique Certification Level 1- 5 - With European College of Bowen Studies, Edinburgh, Scotland

Pilates Clinical Posture Course - With Pilates Institute, UK

Pilates Healthy Back Course - With Pilates Institute, UK

Anatomy Trains Course - With James Earls, Edinburgh, Scotland

Hula Hooping Instructor Certification - With UK Hooping Teacher Training, UK

SupFit Certification - With SupFit, Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness Instructor Course, Brighton

ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award - With The Academy of Surfing Instructors, East Lothian, Scotland

ASI SUP Wise Level 1 Foundation Stand Up Paddle Board Course - With The Academy of Surfing Instructors, East Lothian, Scotland

First Aid Certificate - With RYA, Scotland

Meditation Diploma - School of Natural Health Sciences

Professional Relaxation Therapy Diploma - School of Natural Health Sciences

Aerial Pilates - With Air Control Pilates, Scotland

BASI Pilates Matwork Teacher Training, Scotland

Yoga Shred - With Sadie Nardini

Barre Teacher Training - With Lydia Campbell

Trigger Point Pilates - With Lydia Campbell

Trigger Point Pilates Body Restore - With Lydia Campbell

Trigger Point Pilates Shhh Female Health - With Lydia Campbell

Floor Barre - With Pilates Union and Emma Newham

Certificate in Pilates Mat and Reformer with Breathe Education

Diploma of Clinical Pilates with Breathe Education

Testimonials
Nicky

I’ve been attending Jo’s class in excess of 2 years now and could not recommend the class highly enough. Pilates is a challenging form of exercise, however, the benefits easily outweigh the effort required.

Joanne

Jo has created a wonderfully welcoming and friendly place to practice Pilates. I love going every week.

Deborah

I have done Pilates for a number of years in various locations and Jo is one of the best teachers I’ve experienced. I love the ambience in the classes and the way she facilitates a very good work-out whilst making it fun. Highly recommended.

Susie

On the way home I was really aware of my posture and it felt good to be “aligned”.
If you haven’t done it before, give it a go! Jo is a delight, she has a great studio, and it’s so central - and if you go, say hello to Mylo, the best wee mascot...

Vicki

The studio itself was exceptionally impressive and had a light, refreshing atmosphere complimented by high ceilings and contemporary decor. (Sweaty school gymnasiums and aerobics classes in the local village hall should take numerous leaves out of this professionally styled book.)

Victoria

I would recommend Pilates in general, but especially The Pilates Attic, for both an experienced friendly teacher and beautiful surroundings. It is reasonably priced, with professionalism and charm thrown in for free

Paul

I’ve been a fan of Pilates for over 20 years now and Jo is a really great instructor. She works you at a pace that challenges but isn’t unrealistic. I always bounce down Hanover Street after one of her classes.

Martha

I love it so much, and it has made such a difference in my life, that I take 4 classes a week. Jo is a wonderful teacher and coach and her classes have such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Susie

By the end of the session I felt like I had had a proper work out, I really could feel it. I also felt totally relaxed, de-stressed and energized - Jo, you’re a miracle worker!

Caroline Laing

Hi, I’m Caroline, an evidence based Pilates mat and reformer instructor. I discovered pilates around 17 years ago in London and instantly fell in love with it. I originally completed my matwork teacher training with BASI and then went on to complete my certificate in both Mat and Reformer with Breathe Education, an evidence based Pilates training programme. Pilates has had such a positive impact on my own life, especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and I’m passionate about empowering others to discover their strength and resilience. I’m a big advocate for the benefits of Pilates not just for physical health but mental well-being too. My classes offer a good mix of dynamic flow, challenge and of course fun.