I started my movement practice with Shireen in 2019, and it has been truly transformative. When I first walked into the Safe & Sound studio, I had very little connection to my body. Movement had always been something I did to chase a number on a scale or to make up for what I had eaten. I moved from a place of disconnection, rarely present in my body.

That began to shift the moment I lay down on the mat in Shireen’s studio. I didn’t know what it was at the time, but something inside me softened and awakened. I kept returning to class, drawn by something deeper. Shireen offered a beautiful balance between subtle, intentional movement and bursts of fiery, energizing sequences. Through this rhythm, I began to build true awareness of my body, to feel my spine, my breath, the tilt of my pelvis, and to be fully present as I moved.

Even in the more intense movements, I was able to stay connected, grounded, and embodied. Over time, this relationship with movement became a relationship with myself. It was the beginning of a much wider shift. What started as a weekly practice on the mat became a portal into other areas of my life: into how I show up for myself, how I listen, how I soften, how I trust.

Shireen’s classes feel like a sanctuary. They are intentional, soulful, and sensual. The music, the space, her voice, her energy, all of it weaves together a kind of feminine wisdom that is so often missing from typical movement spaces. She invites you to listen to yourself, not just push. To feel, not just perform.

Over the years, my body has changed, not just in how it looks, but in how it feels and how I inhabit it. I’ve grown stronger, more attuned, more open. Movement became a way of regulating my nervous system, releasing emotional weight, and coming back into my body with kindness and presence. It’s one of the most meaningful relationships I’ve built in my life, and I owe so much of it to Shireen.

I started my Pilates journey with Shireen during a deeply transitional phase in my life, one of those moments when everything feels uncertain and you're searching for something to anchor you. What began as a simple intention to move my body became so much more.

From the very first class, I was drawn in by the atmosphere: soft, soul-lifting music, warm lighting, and an energy that made the space feel beautiful. Shireen has this incredible ability to hold space, not just as an instructor, but as a guide who understands the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Her classes go far beyond physical movement. They’re a full experience. Each session felt like therapy for my soul.

Week after week, I could feel my body getting stronger, but more importantly, I noticed how my mindset shifted. I became more grounded, more centered, more present. Pilates with Shireen taught me to slow down, listen inward, and move with intention, on and off the mat.

I’ve been practicing with her since 2021, and to this day, her classes remain the most beautiful part of my day, my week, a ritual I always look forward to. They’ve transformed not just my physical form but the way I carry myself through life. I’m endlessly grateful for the healing, strength, and peace that these sessions continue to bring.

Safe and Sound community and Pilates classes came into my life at an absolutely critical moment. Over the last year 2024, I’ve turned almost every part of my life upside down in an effort to make sense of what I really want from myself and from the world. At times, this felt unwieldy and uncertain and sad.

Coming back to Amman in January, and going to Pilates every week, was grounding in the most profound sense of the word. Shireen not only taught me to love my body for all the strength with which it carries me through the world every day, but also to love and embrace myself ~to “hold myself like I need to be held,” as she always put it at the end of class. And I did need to be held this year, perhaps more than I ever have.

Because of Safe and Sound classes, and because of Shireen, honestly, working out has become for me less of a punishment or a mission to achieve a certain body shape and more of a journey to learn how to care for and trust my entire mind and body. I cannot thank her enough for this. She has given me a gift that I’ll carry with me no matter where I am in the world.

I never imagined I would enjoy yoga and Pilates so much that I’d willingly wake up early on weekends just to attend class. But Shireen has truly transformed the experience for me. Her sessions are thoughtfully structured—from the music to the movements—and the energy in the room is always beautiful, surrounded by lovely people.

What makes Shireen special is her attentiveness and gentle guidance. She leads with a calm, soft voice and is always there to support and encourage when needed. For someone like me, who’s never been particularly sporty, physical activity has never felt so natural—and so rewarding. Her classes strike the perfect balance between being challenging and accessible.

Shireen is the only instructor who has ever made me want to keep coming back. I’m genuinely grateful to have found her.

I lacked motivation to workout in the traditional sense, as I found it to be repetitive and predictable. I wanted to enjoy moving again, so I started doing Safe & Sound classes and I was hooked!

Every class feels like a fresh experience. Shireen’s sessions are a perfect blend of creativity, challenge, and intention. In such a short time, I’ve noticed real changes: more stamina, greater flexibility, and muscles that feel stronger and more supported. I’m so grateful for the energy and dedication she brings, it’s completely transformed how I relate to my body and movement.