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Your Oceanfront Studio Awaits

Feel the Flow

Why Yachty Pilates

Pilates studios are only found in Nassau and Freeport. With Yachty Pilates, you can continue your practice anywhere across the 700 islands and cays — bringing alignment, strength, and serenity to every stop on your island journey.

Culture

Relaxed. Peaceful. Strong. Present.
Yachty Pilates is about creating a sanctuary on the sea where body, breath, and the Bahamas meet.

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Meet the Team

Audrey - Co-Owner

I currently live and work in Nashville, TN with my husband and dog. I fell in love with Pilates about 3 years ago and have savored the strength & flexibility it is granting me.

My husband and I love to travel, with Bahamas being one of our most cherished places and it seemed fitting to start Yachty Pilates on the islands we love most.

Fun Fact: I am also a luxury travel advisor.

Malaak - Co-Owner

I spent most of my after-school days climbing trees, swimming, or out on the boat with my family in Long Island, The Bahamas. Worked in healthcare for over 8+yrs and later pivoted into the tourism industry and brand development. Along the way, I also fell in love with all things Pilates.

Pilates has become my therapy, and I know that being out on the open water will always bring me back to my amazing island childhood.

Fun Fact: I am bilingual (I speak, write and can read Spanish fluently).

Alexander - Instructor

I’m from Freeport , Bahamas but spent most of my childhood in Exuma, where my love for movement and community first began. I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 10 years with a long history in powerlifting, so I’m naturally wired for fast decision-making, intensity, and toughness.

Pilates has become the perfect balance for me, it pushes me to slow down, be intentional, and stay centered while still channeling my strength.

A fun fact about me: one of my lifelong dreams is to own a cozy coffee shop/bookstore.

Kara Smith - Instructor

I love family time, roller coasters and travel, making memories and having adventures are some of my favourite things to do.⁠

Pilates helped me enjoy moving my body and really helped with my knee - I was having lots of knee pain and trouble driving for longer periods of time, and doing Pilates helped bring it back and has kept it going strong.

Jon Thompson - CFO

I live and work in Nashville, TN with my wife Audrey and our dog Millie. I enjoy helping my wife and Malaak bring their vision of Yachty Pilates to life while offering different perspectives and ideas.

Fun Fact: I love to run. It's easy for me to get up and run 5 miles without training.

Millie - Chief Fun Officer

Millie is always up for an adventure! She loves running in the woods, tall grass, along a trail or on the beach. Always stopping to smell the roses. She lives for food and loves getting treats from anyone who will share. Fun Fact- She was rescued off the side of the road in Tennessee.