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Christoph Klaus

CV of Christopher Klaus

I came into contact with Pilates for the first time in 1997. At the time I was a dancer at the Zurich Opera House and had to take a break for three months due to a foot injury. I trained about three times a week in the first Pilates studio in Zurich. I will never forget the first ballet training after my injury: my muscles were stronger, more supple and my movements were more coordinated than ever. Since that day, Pilates has had a prominent place in my life.

Pilates-relevant training and further education

  • From May. 2023 Training as a meditation teacher (130 hours) with Anna Morf – Meditation in Motion
  • April 22nd & 23rd, 2023 Sound Meditation Level 1 (Sound Meditation) with Dr. Lisa Schuster – Sound by Alizz
  • From October 15th, 2022, training as a meditation course leader with Anna Morf – Meditation in Motion
  • 2020 “The Shoulder Solution” online training with Dr. Sarah Duvall
  • 11.06.21 Spiraldynamik expert update: Hallux Valgus
  • November 7th, 2019 Further training at the Spiral Dynamics Academy “Pilates and Spiral Dynamics” with Anna Schrefel
  • October 5th - 7th, 2018 World Congress “Movement Musculoskeletal Medicine” with: Prof. St. McGill, Prof. A. Kobesova, Prof. P. Kolar, Dr. B. Winchester, Prof. A. Vleeming, Dr. R. Furlano
  • June 2018: 3 months of intensive training with Dr. Sarah Duvall as Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • March 2017 to the end of 2017 “Master Personal Trainer MPT” training at the Dr. Gottlob Institute in Stuttgart, with Dr. Axel Gottlob. More than 160 hours of training
  • 27-29 Feb 2017 Amsterdam: Building the Ultimate Back; From Rehabilitation to Performance (Level 1), The three hour Assessment; Converging on a Precise Diagnosis (Level 2) Prof. Dr. Stuart McGill
  • Fall 2016 Pilates Reformer & Feet Syllabus with Lolita San Miguel
  • Pelvic floor trainer for men and women since autumn 2016, Bebo Switzerland
  • Since March 2016 “Diplomated Spiral Dynamics Specialist Level Intermediate”
  • January 2016 Spiral dynamics subject didactics 1
  • June 2015 Pilates training in Chiasso with Rebecca Leone, focus on flexion, fun in function
  • Since June 2015 intermediate spiral dynamics specialist
  • Member of the Swiss Pilates Association since May 2015
  • Feb. 2015 Founding of Pilates Christoph Klaus
  • 2014 (Juni) Classical „Heart & Soul“ Pilates (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac & Chair) bei Rebecca Leone in Zürich
  • 2013 (October) Spiral dynamics further training “Intermediate Specific Training / 3D Training”
  • 2012 – 2013 Spiral Dynamics Basic to become a spiral dynamics specialist
  • 2012 (Mai) Safe and strong teaching technique, historic repertoire: chair, barrel, cadillac, reformer, mat, bei Rebecca Leone in Zürich
  • 2011 (July) further training with Rebecca Leone in Seattle
    – Pilates fundamental understanding and problem solving
    – Progression and Safety Theories of Pilates
    – Achieving idealized alignment – The Business of Pilates
    – Cadaver Anatomy
  • 2011 (July) further training “Save spinal mechanics in Pilates” with Rebecca Leone in Zurich
  • 2011 (April) further training in “Cadillac Repertoire” with Rebecca Leone in Jupiter Florida
  • In 2009, one month of further training and work experience at Pilates Studio 33 in Monza, Italy
  • 2007 – February 2015 worked as a teacher in the Pilates studio Zurich. Completed numerous internal training courses.
  • 2007 Basic Pilates training at Art of Motion (Floor, Reformer, Cadillac)

CV

  • 2017/2018 Guest teacher for ballet at the ZHDK (University of the Arts)
  • 2017/2018 Guest teacher for Pilates at the ZHDK (University of the Arts) Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance
  • Since 2016 guest teacher for Pilastes at the HfH (College of Special Education)
  • Oct. 2015 Opening of the Christoph Klaus Pilates studio in the shared practice “Praxis Bäckerstrasse” on Stauffacher
  • Sep. 2015 Founding of the movement studio K11 with Catherine Wiget
  • 2015 Self-employed as a Pilates trainer
  • 2011 – 2015 Office Manager at Gellner Switzerland GmbH, Zurich
  • 2005 – 2011 Assistant to the management at Gellner Switzerland GmbH, Zurich
  • 2004 – 2005 Head of Secretariat at Fama Film AG, Zurich
  • 2003 – 2007 Ballet teacher at the Zurich Children’s Ballet Theater (children & adults)
  • 2002 – 2004 Oerlikon HSO commercial school
  • 2000 – 2002 Flight Attendant at Swissair
  • 1994 – 2000 engaged as a ballet dancer (group, ½ soloist, soloist) at the following opera houses:
    – Semper Opera Dresden (under V. Derevianko)
    – Tanztheater Essen (Prof. M. Puttke)
    – Zurich Opera House (H. Spörli)
    – Bavarian State Ballet (I. Liska).
  • Christoph danced in ballets by: M. Petipa, P. Bart,
    R. Barra, J. Neumeier, H. Spörli, P. Martins, G. Balanchine,
    M. Eck, N. Duato, J. Limon, J. Cranko
  • Tours throughout Europe, Canada, USA and Asia and various TV appearances
  • 1997 5th place at the International Ballet Competition in Paris
  • 1990 – 1994 State Ballet School (East) Berlin in the support class of Prof. M. Puttke
  • 1986 – 1990 Ballet Academy Zurich with H. Bamert
  • 1980 – 1986 Ballettschule M. P. Forster
  • Born in Zurich and grew up in Adliswil

Media about me

credentials

..das HfH-Pilates-Team wünscht dir frohe Festtage und bedankt sich ganz herzlich für die tollen und abwechslungsreichen Pilates-Stunden!
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Ciao Christoph Deine Tutorials & Breakdowns waren einer der Highlights von meinen Ferientage. Diese Tage waren halt leider zu kurz um alles auszuprobieren. Und für mich auch um einiges zu verstehen rsp. verbessern… Ich habe einigen Fragen aufgeschrieben, vll kann ich dir diese demnächst stellen. Aber schon mal herzliche Gratulationen: alles ist super gemacht. Daher habe ich gleich ein Jahresabo gelöst … Hoffentlich komme ich dadurch mehr zum Pilatieren… Happy new year!
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-Silvia
Since my youth (> 40 years ago) I have not been able to do any physical activity every week. The mixture of the noticeable effectiveness of Pilates, the continuous gentle control of my mistakes and the fun of it made it possible for me again. Now for over six years. Thanks (to) Christoph!
-Sibylle Süss
I started Pilates after a back injury. My back is feeling much better now, thanks to Christoph's professional support and training instructions. For me it's not just an hour of exercise per week, but also body awareness, joy and a balance to everyday stress.
-Leyre
After my pregnancy I recovered very quickly and felt like my old self again. Thanks to Christoph’s precision and accuracy, no errors creep in. Your posture improves and your body feeling becomes more refined. I wouldn't trade Christoph for anything in the world.
-Eva Papastergios
I started postnatal Pilates 12 years ago. After that I never stopped again because it was so good for my body. I've also had almost no back pain over the years. I really enjoy training with Christoph because he gives me the feeling that I'm not screwing anything up and the lessons are always very varied.
-Micha
Dear Christopher, Attached is my completed Matura thesis on the topic “Pilates as a complementary training for competitive sports”. Thank you for taking the time for an interview. I was able to benefit a lot from your experience! If you are interested in the list of sources and the transcription, please let me know and I will send them by email. I wish you happy holidays! Kind regards, Madleina
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-Madleina
Christoph is an amazing teacher who is very precise and super creative. I work with him since a year now and he often introduces new exercises so you never get bored. Christoph also often adapts our training to specifically strengthen the weaker parts of my body. I really like to work with him.
-Ronny
At the age of 65 you clearly feel that you need to move. A few years ago my physiotherapist recommended Pilates to me with Christoph. I have been Finnish ever since. With him I learned in a fun and varied way how exercises should really be done in order to be effective. Thanks.
-Eva
„Um nach einer komplizierten Bauchdecken-Operation meine Haltung und Stabilität zu verbessern, empfahl mir meine Chirurgin mit Pilates anzufangen. Das Personal Training bei Christoph war hierfür der optimale Einstieg. Schon nach kurzer Zeit konnte ich in eine seiner Kleingruppen wechseln. Christoph sein Programm ist abwechslungsreich und anspruchsvoll, aber dennoch für alle Level umsetzbar. Er geht individuell auf jeden Teilnehmer und seine Bedürfnisse ein, entsprechend hoch ist der persönliche Trainingseffekt. Das Feedback meiner Chirurgin bei meiner letzten Kontrolle war daher ausschliesslich positiv.“ – Nicole, 43 Jahre Liebe Grüsse!
-Nicole
Dear Christoph, thank you very much again for all the well-prepared, muscle-building and sweat-inducing Pilates lessons, which were conducted with dedication and great sensitivity. Stay as strong as you are! All the best! Katy
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-Kati
Christoph designs his Pilates lessons individually according to needs and with passion and competence, drawing on his extensive knowledge. I appreciate how he pays special attention to training (body) mindfulness and the precise execution of the exercises. This means I can integrate what I have learned not only in training but also in my everyday life. A very valuable training that I enjoy a lot!
-Amelie
I have been going to Christoph every week for more than 4 years and the way I feel about my body has changed incredibly positively since then. I particularly appreciate that he places emphasis on the correct execution of the exercises for each individual in the group, without losing sight of effective training for the group as a whole and also the time. Even during the lockdown due to the Corona pandemic, Christoph didn't leave us alone and found a way to train us virtually, thus providing the necessary exercise and distraction. I extremely appreciated this opportunity! As long as I can, I will continue to be in Christoph's studio every week and I'm really looking forward to consolidating and, of course, further developing the stability I've gained in my muscles! Christoph, thank you in advance!”
-Katharina R.
The lessons with Chris are not only fun, they are also varied and challenging and you achieve results quickly!
-Caroline
I would like to thank you for all the valuable Pilates lessons! Even though I felt some muscle soreness for two days afterwards, it was very good for my body, my health and my head. I'll really miss it. I will also remember your unique sayings, visual comparisons and “motivational smiles” for a long time 😉. Thank you very much for the pleasant cooperation when I was still responsible for the sports activities. I always appreciated your professional manner.
-Bettina
Dear Christopher, From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support over the years! I hope we see each other again in the future! Love, Lou
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-Lou
Dear Christopher, You are the best thing that could have happened to me! Even though I cancel at short notice here and there, I still enjoy coming. The next day I feel the muscles, but I survive. I wish you a good time here in the new studio Thank you for everything!!
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-Amelie Forster 82 J.