Align Pilates

Align Pilates is Queenstown, New Zealand's first Reformer Pilates studio with a core cult following. At Align Pilates we set out to transform Pilates in New Zealand from an antiquated form of exercise to an intense workout for a new generation.

From the age of 4 Emma Cochrane, Founder of Align Pilates was signed up to gymnastic training by her parents, which over the next 12 years became a way of life as she progressed to compete at elite levels. It was the initial exposure to the fitness industry at a young age which developed her innate desire, love and passion for health and wellbeing. After teaching privately for nearly a decade in Australia with very sophisticated fitness brands, she moved back home to New Zealand & observed the Pilates/Fitness industry was outdated. So she brought her expertise and progressive style to New Zealand to make Pilates accessible, approachable and fun for her community to benefit from. Merrithew and Leisure concepts have helped us do this!

I love that Align Pilates allows me to use my natural physical talents and deep desire to connect with people through teaching. Empowering people to reach their health and fitness goals is the most satisfying vocation of all!