Interview | Tidus: From Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient to Pilates Teacher
Living with ankylosing spondylitis, Tidus experienced first-hand what Pilates can change. We sat down with him to talk about his journey from recovery to teaching, and the "truly effective body control" he wants to share.
In the Mori studio, Tidus always speaks in a calm, unhurried way. It's hard to imagine that this precise, articulate Pilates teacher once found simply getting out of bed a challenge.
A journey that began with pain
"When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, I actually felt relieved — at least the pain had a name," Tidus says with a smile.
The real turning point came when he found Pilates. "For the first time, I felt that the body could actually relearn. Not by forcing or pushing through, but starting from the breath and the smallest possible control."
Why "truly effective body control"?
"Many people think that if a movement looks good, it must be right. For me, the question is: did the movement actually reach your body?"
Drawing on his own recovery and a biomechanics perspective, Tidus's sessions don't chase performance. They return to each person's actual condition: how a client with scoliosis can safely build symmetry, how a new mother can reconnect with her core, how someone returning after a long break can train again without injury.
To anyone still hesitating
"If you're living with pain, I want to tell you: there's no rush, and nothing to fear," Tidus says. "Come in, and let's talk about your body first. Change begins with being understood."
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