SCOUT INSTRUCTOR SERIES - Meet Georgina!

GEORGINA NORTON SMITH

Age: 32

Star sign: Taurus 

How long have you been teaching Pilates? For 1.5 years.

How did you first get into Pilates?  I was unemployed living in NYC during Covid and my friend (who owns Good Day Pilates in Soho) was launching an online course and suggested I should give it a go - I’ve never looked back. I had done a few classes before this and quite frankly hated it but now I have such a better understanding of it and my love runs deep. 

What's your favourite Pilates pose?  Child’s pose - is there anything more relaxing after a superset of abs?! 

What's your favourite thing about teaching at Scout Pilates? The clientele! Some of the nicest I’ve ever taught, and super strong too! Everyone always walks in with a smile, you can tell they all genuinely want to be there. 

Enough Pilates chat, what in your life gives you the most energy? The beautiful vibes from my friends and family. Another obvious one, is movement. I feel like starting my day with movement of any kind (even if it’s just a stretch or a walk) sets me up for success. 

Tell us your favorite place to eat in the inner west and what you order there? Extra dirty vodka martini at Continental Deli. 

What advice would you give to your 15-year-old self? Stop caring about what other people think.

Last great book that you read? Everything I know about love by Dolly Alderton - it will make you laugh, it will make you cry. A great holiday read! 

If you could travel ANYWHERE tomorrow, where would you go? Italy…always!

What goal are you hoping to achieve by the end of the year? To set some goals ha! It’s been such a busy start to the year I feel like I’ve just been floating along. The 2nd half of the year I’ll be focusing on my own business, as well as constantly improving my teaching, of course :)