Shamz
Founder of Amanahbody studio
With 25 years of experience in movement and teaching Pilates since 2011, Shamz's studies span Group fitness, Personal training, NeuroPilates, Clinical Pilates and Contrology. She trained under Heba Abdel Gawad, Susanna Foustok and continues her studies with Gloria Gasperi in the Jay Grimes lineage.
She founded Amanahbody in Leeds as a dedicated space for the practice, preservation and education of Contrology. Her approach is rooted in observation, disciplined practice and lifelong learning.
Amanah
An Arabic word meaning trust and responsibility.
The name reflects a simple philosophy: the body is an entrusted gift, deserving of care, attention and respect.
The Contrology Method
Developed by Joseph Pilates with Clara Pilates central to its teaching and preservation, Contrology is a complete system of physical and mental conditioning.
Through disciplined practice and the use of the full apparatus system, the method seeks to:
Strengthen the body uniformly.
Restore alignment and vitality.
Invigorate the mind.
Elevate the spirit.
The Apparatus
Amanahbody houses with the complete Contrology apparatus system, handcrafted by specialist makers to traditional specifications.
Each piece reflects the engineering, dimensions, and spring quality of Joseph Pilates, to support and preserve the integrity of the the method and the experience of the work.
Founders note
I am devoted to sharing the magic of Contrology with everyone.
To me, the method is an intelligent tuning system teaching the body to move as a whole while creating space within, so that one may do life better.
Amanahbody looks forward to gradually growing its teaching community with teachers who embody the studios ethos of Classical Pilates and Contrology, continued learning, and dedication to the craft of practice and teaching.