Iryna and Christiane met in Switzerland. After having left the Ukraine with her familiy, Iryna started teaching in Berne almost from the first hour. That is where both connected for the first time, Christiane was one of her first students. As a former owner of two pilates studio it was Iryna’s aim and dream to run her own studio again in order to provide highest quality, develop innovations and share her experience. Iryna und Christiane quickly developed a common understanding of a future pilates studio run by the two of them. Then they started planning…

Iryna Kurhina,Co-founder, responsible for quality of teaching

Christiane Bohni, Co-founder, responsible for administration, finance and entrepreneurial issues.

My work at Kalyna Pilates Studios is based mainly on the following experiences:

  • Formation as a Businesswoman und Lawyer

  • Co-owner and longterm CEO of a midsize Enterprise

  • Practicing Pilates for more than 20 years

  • Lifetime interest in sports activities like running, swimming, hiking, biking and cross-country skiing

My work at Kalyna Pilates Studio is based on my 20 years of experience:

  • Being a fitness specialist (from a basic group trainer to the manager of a fitness department)

  • Having received education from the progressive international Pilates school, Polestar Pilates (USA)

  • Co-founding two Pilates studio projects in Ukraine

  • Being a second-year student on the "Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation" program at university

  • Achieving results with more than 100 private clients

  • Attending seminars and events to upgrade my professional skills every year

  • Having a strong interest in neurology, particularly in the connections between the brain and movement