A place where you can feel comfortable

The Pure Move studio

the studio

The source of your energy

The PURE MOVE studio has been located in the centre of Silvaplana since 2016. The premises are spread over two floors. The result is a 120m² feel-good space with lots of light and space for expressing your personality. Different, partly separated areas are fitted with full Pilates studio apparatus (2 reformers, 2 wall units, 1 cadillac, 3 chairs, 1 ladder barrel , 2 small barrels, 1 step barrel, 1 ped-o-pull).

The lighting concept and the colours can be adapted to different types of movement. The large mirror helps you to detect incorrect movement patterns and to replace them with positive ones. Of course, you will also find a cloakroom and toilet on site. In addition, there is a small shop where you can buy various training materials, aids, exercise clothing and selected small items.

The stylish atmosphere is ideal for practising mindfulness and awareness and will make you feel completely at ease. It is a place where activity and relaxation flow into each other and where you can discover and enhance your physical abilities.

Your trainer

Petra Knellwolf

My name is Petra Knellwolf and I am the founder and owner of PURE MOVE. The Engadine is my adopted home and I love pursuing my vocation here. I accompany people on their journey towards muscular balance, body awareness and relaxation. I am convinced that Pilates and yoga are suitable for every type of body, and that they provide a valuable basis for a healthy and satisfied life. I can’t get enough of them.

I have extensive professional experience acquired over two decades, and an interest in a wide variety of sports. This has taught me to understand different movement sequences and inspired me to coach people. In my opinion, whether or not a training session is beneficial depends on whether the exercises are carried out consciously and in a focussed manner. That’s why I make my instructions and explanations as precise as possible and adapt my choice of words to different types of movement. I will help you to put my guidance into practice and show you how to activate your muscles correctly so that you too can become your best self. I have often achieved little miracles with my own body thanks to these techniques.

My teaching style is mindful, varied, precise and focused on the functionality of the body. I put a lot of empathy and enthusiasm into my classes. My knowledge and awareness are constantly evolving, because I believe that learning is a lifelong process and am always willing to keep my senses open to different ideas.

Every body is different, every person is different. That’s why it’s essential to be able to respond to each person individually. I want you to become aware of your individuality and take advantage of your resources thanks to my training courses.

  • Classic Pilates bridging programme, Pilates Werkstatt
  • Comprehensive teacher training certificate (studio/mat), BASI® Pilates (Body Arts and Science International®), 500 hours
  • Pilates Reformer Flow, Art of Motion
  • Qualified Pilates Reformer Essential Trainer, Art of Motion
  • Pilates Flow Advanced, Art of Motion
  • Pilates Flow, Art of Motion
  • Pilates Body Reading & Movement Strategies, Art of Motion
  • Pilates Tactile Instruction, Art of Motion
  • Pilates Personal Training, Polestar Pilates
  • Pilates for Seniors, Polestar Pilates
  • Pilates Arc de Triomphe, Polestar Pilates
  • Pilates Suspension Training, Polestar Pilates
  • Qualified Polestar Pilates mat trainer
  • Yoga Intensive Training, 175 hours, Yoga Moves Winterthur
  • Yin Yoga & Anatomy Levels 1 and 2, 100 hours, Yin Therapy
  • Qualified yoga trainer, RYS 200 hours, Sundari Yoga
  • Qualified Mouna Aerial Yoga trainer
  • Yoga & Pilates Flying, Pilates Swiss
  • Sound massage practitioner and gong therapist, Peter Hess
  • Meditation, Rolphe Alcide Grimaitre
  • Slings Teaching, Art of Motion
  • Sling Certification Course, Art of Motion
  • Slings in Motion 3, Art of Motion
  • Slings in Motion 2, Art of Motion
  • Slings in Motion 1, Art of Motion
  • Slings Essentials, Art of Motion
  • Anatomy Trains in Motion, Art of Motion
  • Basic conventional medicine, 150 hours, Benedict Schule
  • Qualified fitness trainer, SAFS
  • Qualified wellness trainer, Migros Klubschule
  • Sypoba rehab trainer
  • Qualified nordic walking instructors, NWO