The Garuda Method

The Garuda Method A holistic, organic approach to movement which concentrates on flow & rhythm. We offer a full online programme of training and classes.

The London studio welcomes our local clientele and our international students for our teacher training programme. From our beautiful London studio James D’ Silva has gathered the best Yoga and Pilates practitioners in London. We are an international team that strives to an extremely high standard of excellence. Our London studio offers a full Yoga, Pilates and Garuda schedule, together with our active Teacher Training programme. So whether you are looking for group classes, a personal training session or an addition to your teaching repertoire, we at Garuda would be delighted to welcome you. The Garuda Method is the vision of James D’ Silva to create a new fluid and hybrid method of movement on both the mat and the revolutionary Garuda Apparatus. Combining the spirituality, pranayama and asana practice of yoga, the core strength and focus of pilates and the balletic grace of dance, the Garuda Method is the answer to many people’s quest for a stronger, more flexible, toned body.

Lean in to the space around you, lift out of your joints and become aware of your instabilities in this Mobility and Str...
19/02/2026

Lean in to the space around you, lift out of your joints and become aware of your instabilities in this Mobility and Strength Flow class with James D'silva.

Take this Sling class with James on at https://bit.ly/4c3ub5g

Starts 18th March 2026

Free 30-day trial: use code ⭐ DSILVA ⭐

Laura Trevisani, our excellent Garuda Senior Master Trainer for Italy, will be teaching the Garuda Tara (Sling) course i...
19/02/2026

Laura Trevisani, our excellent Garuda Senior Master Trainer for Italy, will be teaching the Garuda Tara (Sling) course in Ferrara this May!

GARUDA TARA (Sling)
with Laura Trevisani, Senior Master Trainer, Garuda Italia

Dates: 15th, 16th & 17th May 2026

Location: Ayama ASD, Via Magnoni 2/a 44123 Ferrara
& LIVE Online on Zoom

For booking or more information, write to garuda.italia@gmail.com

Move with innate confidence and grace in this Conditioning Reformer class with James D'silva.Explore a profound practice...
19/02/2026

Move with innate confidence and grace in this Conditioning Reformer class with James D'silva.

Explore a profound practice that is challenging in strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination.

Take this Reformer class with James on Pilates Anytime at https://bit.ly/4c3ub5g

Starts 4th March 2026

Free 30-day trial: use code ⭐ DSILVA ⭐

Join our wonderful Garuda Junior Master Trainer Valentina Ghiglieri in Milan this March, where she will teach the Garuda...
16/02/2026

Join our wonderful Garuda Junior Master Trainer Valentina Ghiglieri in Milan this March, where she will teach the Garuda Dhara (Chair) course.

Garuda DHARA (Chair)
with Valentina Ghiglieri
Junior Master Trainer, Garuda Italia

Dates: 21st-22nd and 29th March 2026

Location: Milano C/o Pilates Lab pilateslab.milano & LIVE Online on Zoom

For booking or more information, write to garuda.italia@gmail.com

Join Garuda Master Trainer EEva Winskillin France, where she will teach two Garuda courses. Just 2 weeks to go!GARUDA TA...
16/02/2026

Join Garuda Master Trainer EEva Winskillin France, where she will teach two Garuda courses. Just 2 weeks to go!

GARUDA TARA (SLING)
27th February to 1st March

GARUDA FOUNDATION APPARATUS A
5th to 8th March

Location: Fit Studio Le Loft Pilates in Ramatuelle, France
or LIVE on ZOOM with Eva Winskill
Studio Le Loft
AAurélien Peillex
For info and sign up fitstudio@wanadoo.fr

Gear up for a range of Garuda training this spring! Join Garuda Founder James D'silva at our London studio, where he wil...
30/01/2026

Gear up for a range of Garuda training this spring! Join Garuda Founder James D'silva at our London studio, where he will teach six courses.

Don’t miss out - take your pick and we’ll see you there!

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GARUDA FOUNDATION APPARATUS B
10th to 15 March 2026
Book on our website bit.ly/49P45Bp

GARUDA 4-DAY SONALI
6th to 9th April 2026
Book on our website bit.ly/4nTiHTR

GARUDA FOUNDATION APPARATUS A
19th to 24th June (9:30am to 1:30pm)
Book on our website https://bit.ly/4t9eAXO

GARUDA FOUNDATION MATWORK
19th to 24th June (2:30pm to 6:30pm)
Book on our website https://bit.ly/4tqv4Lt

GARUDA 3-DAY BOOTCAMP
26th to 28th June 2026
Book on our website https://bit.ly/3ZEpA1E

GARUDA 5-DAY BOOTCAMP
15th to 19th July 2026
Book on our website https://bit.ly/4bs2P8y

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Want to view the full list? Click here https://bit.ly/4bqWfiD

For more information, please write to info@thegaruda.net

Closer to Africa than its big sister Sicily, Pantelleria feels like a well-kept little secret of the Mediterranean. It p...
30/01/2026

Closer to Africa than its big sister Sicily, Pantelleria feels like a well-kept little secret of the Mediterranean. It pulses with raw volcanic frequency, yet beckons you discreetly and quietly.

We have lovingly designed a program to nourish you with an impactful experience of nature and culture. This is your invitation to disconnect from the ordinary and reconnect with what truly moves you. Not an escape, but a journey into the heart of something wild, beautiful, and unforgettable. An invaluable community of like-minded guests and creative souls awaits you. Join us for intimate gatherings under the stars as we dance, dream and watch the sun set over Tunisia.

Your Island Home is a privatized boutique estate nestled within a 5000-year-old archaeological site, set just 200 meters from crystalline waters. A stylish hideaway that captures the very essence and flavor of the island, this is a sanctuary where our kind of luxury reigns supreme. One defined by serenity, authenticity, and integrity.
You can expect curated experiences loaded with wellness and immersive offerings that embrace you and the island’s unique landscape. There are of course, plenty of unscheduled hours to rest or explore as you’d like.

• 7-night stay in a lovely room or suite
• Sunset aperitivo and farm-to-table welcome dinner upon arrival
• Daily brunch and on-site dinners inspired by the chef’s Sicilian heritage
with exceptional ingredients from the hotel’s own farms
• A memorable cliffside aperitivo and dinner outing
• Pranayama and the Garuda Method with its founder and creator, the extraordinary James D’
• One private session (per room or suite) with James D'silva
• A lifting and rejuvenating face, neck and buccal massage by our very own Angela Kuipers of Sculpt Angels

⭐️Some Surprises⭐️

• Weather permitting, a day of boating to discover the island and its secret coves
• A trip to Lago di Venere for a healing mud-bath in its mineral-rich thermal waters
• A sunset stroll to the nearby lunar scape
• A panoramic hike of Montagna Grande and its natural cave sauna and fumaroles
• Arrival and departure transfers from PNL airport or port

Bookings are confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis upon our receipt of a 50% deposit. Participation is by invitation only, and space is extremely limited, with just 9 rooms and suites.

Bookings close soon! To secure your participation and desired room or suite, write to us at info@mulu-productions.com

We are delighted to invite you to join Garuda founder James D'silva and Garuda Master Trainer for the United States, Mag...
24/01/2026

We are delighted to invite you to join Garuda founder James D'silva and Garuda Master Trainer for the United States, Magda Hashem of Pharonik Pilates to a unique Garuda retreat in Egypt this spring.

The fabled Land of the Pharoahs offers an exotic, unmatched destination for a truly transformative experience, where iconic wonders like the Pyramids of Giza and the majestic temples of Luxor coexist beside a vibrant modern culture. And who better to explore this fascinating country with than Egyptian Magda, whose love for her native land shines through as she takes you on this unique retreat?

Join Magda and James for a journey along the Nile River, a tranquil escape that traces the lifeline of this ancient civilization. Combine archaeological awe with the serenity of centuries-old golden sands for a retreat that is both deeply enriching and wonderfully restorative.

GARUDA AT THE PYRAMIDS RETREAT
Dates: 26th March to 4th April 2026
Locations: Cairo • Luxor • Aswan • Alexandria

• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• 5-day / 4-night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan (with domestic flights)
• Daily Garuda sessions with James D’Silva and Magda Hashem
• Tours of the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum
• Visits to Saqqara, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor Temples, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple
• A full-day tour of Alexandria — including the Catacombs, Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Mediterranean Fish Market
• All 5-star accommodations (Hilton Zamalek in Cairo, Mövenpick Nile Cruise, etc.)
• Private English-speaking guides, ground transfers and airport assistance

Bookings end 14th March. Space is extremely limited and bookings are confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis upon our receipt of a US $350 deposit (credited towards the full retreat fee).

⭐️⭐️Special offer: $1000 off till 21st February!⭐️⭐️

Reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/46KFfjs

For full rates and information, write to us at pharonik_pilates@hotmail.com

18/01/2026

Move with expression and intention in this Mat class with James D'silva.

Guided by breath and rhythm, explore fluid coordination and the deep mind-body connection.

Take this Mat class with James on Pilates Anytime at https://bit.ly/3Yfd6x5

Free 30-day trial: use code ⭐ DSILVA ⭐

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Take your functional training, adaptability, rehabilitation and strength training to a whole new level. Join Garuda Foun...
15/01/2026

Take your functional training, adaptability, rehabilitation and strength training to a whole new level. Join Garuda Founder James D'silva for a special 4-day Sonali workshop at our London Studio in April!

The Sonali challenges your proprioception, encompassing a complex of sensations, including perception of joint position and movement, muscle force, and effort, finding new ways for your body to express itself.

GARUDA 4-DAY SONALI TEACHER TRAINING
with James D'Silva
Dates: 6th to 9th April 2026
Timing: 2pm to 7pm BST
Location: The Garuda Studio, London, UK

Sign up on our website here https://bit.ly/4nTiHTR. For more information, write to us at info@thegaruda.net

Join Garuda Master Trainer for Italy Laura Trevisani this month at her studio in Ferrera or online for the Garuda Founda...
13/01/2026

Join Garuda Master Trainer for Italy Laura Trevisani this month at her studio in Ferrera or online for the Garuda Foundation Matwork course!

GARUDA MATWORK FOUNDATION
with Master Trainer Laura Trevisani

📗Saturday, 17th January, 1pm to 7pm
📗Sunday, 18th January, 10 am to 4 pm
📗Saturday, 24th January, 1pm to 7pm
📗Sunday, 25th January, 10 am to 4 pm

Location: Ayama Studio, via Magnoni 2/b, Ferrara 44121

Also available online on Zoom

For more information and to sign up, write to info garuda.italia@gmail.com

Don't miss out on this opportunity to train with the master! Join the amazing James D'silva in Singapore this spring, wh...
09/01/2026

Don't miss out on this opportunity to train with the master! Join the amazing James D'silva in Singapore this spring, where he will be teaching two Garuda Workshops along with our Master Trainer for Singapore, Dorothy Lee .inmotion

Sign up today!

GARUDA WORKSHOPS
with Garuda Founder James D'Silva

🔷 Foot, Knee, Hip
8th March 2026 (8 hours)

🔷 Hand, Elbow, Shoulder
8th March 2026 (8 hours)

Location: Jin Pilates, Singaporeco

For registration and inquiries, please write to hello@jinpilates.co

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26-28 Finchley Road
London
NW86ES

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

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From our beautiful London studio James D’ Silva has gathered the best Pilates practitioners in London. We are an international team that strives to an extremely high standard of excellence. Our London studio offers a full Pilates and Garuda schedule, together with our active Teacher Training programme. So whether you are looking for group classes, a personal training session or an addition to your teaching repertoire, we at Garuda would be delighted to welcome you. The Garuda Method is the vision of James D’ Silva to create a new fluid and hybrid method of movement on both the mat and the revolutionary Garuda Apparatus. Combining the spirituality, pranayama and asana practice of yoga, the core strength and focus of pilates and the balletic grace of dance, the Garuda Method is the answer to many people’s quest for a stronger, more flexible, toned body.