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THE INNER METHOD · BY LAU
Come back to your centre. Discover your strength.
INNER is a mindful movement methodology that brings together yoga, Pilates, hypopressives and toning to work from the inside: deep strength, breathing, posture and body control.
Personalised training that evolves with you and helps you feel stronger, more stable and connected with your body.
Your strength comes from within.
Breathe
Your strength comes from within.Mindful movement. Deep strength. Inner balance.
What is INNER?
What is INNER?
INNER is a mindful movement and holistic training methodology that connects strength, breath, posture and emotional wellbeing.
It's not just about toning the body or practising yoga. It's about learning to move better, activating the deep muscles, building strength from the centre and reconnecting with your own body.
The essence of INNER
True strength doesn't begin with what you can see, but with what is built from within.
The INNER Method
Five pillars. One way of training.
From the centre outwards: each pillar rests on the one before. Tap a pillar to discover it.
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Core and deep muscles
Working from the body's centre, mindful activation of the abdomen and core control are pillars of the method. The «navel in» principle represents the attention and control that accompany every movement.
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Toning and strength
Build strength, endurance and muscle tone through controlled, progressive exercises adapted to every body, prioritising the quality of movement.
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Conscious breathing
Using the breath as a tool to accompany movement, improve body awareness and encourage a more mindful practice. Breathing exercises are adapted to the technique and to each person's needs.
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Posture and biomechanics
Working on alignment, mobility, balance and control of movement to build more efficient and mindful movement patterns.
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Holistic wellbeing
Creating a space where exercise also helps you become aware of your body, slow down and connect with your own sensations, from an approach close to wellbeing and emotional intelligence.
Experiences
The services
In-person sessions in Sarrià, Sant Gervasi and Pedralbes, and online.
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INNER Yoga
A practice that combines mobility, breathing, body awareness and postural control to cultivate balance and fluidity in movement.
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INNER Pilates & Toning
Strength, endurance and control. Sessions focused on building muscle, stability and body tone through precise, progressive exercises.
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INNER Strength
Build strength, endurance and muscle tone through controlled, progressive exercises adapted to every body, prioritising the quality of movement.
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INNER Hypopressives
Breathing and postural work based on hypopressive techniques, with attention to managing abdominal pressure and to the pelvic floor where appropriate.
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INNER Personal Training
One-to-one training tailored to your goals, level, needs and stage of life. Closer attention to build a practice made to measure for you.
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INNER Senior +
Mindful movement for older adults who want to feel agile, strong and full of energy. Gentle, adapted sessions to care for balance, mobility and everyday vitality, with calm, joy and good company.
Experiences
Beyond a class.
Trainings, masterclasses, retreats and private experiences created around the INNER universe.
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Who INNER is for
INNER is designed especially for adult women, with particular attention to women over 40, who want to look after themselves, gain strength and feel good in their bodies without resorting to impersonal or purely aesthetic workouts.
People who:
- Want to tone and strengthen their body mindfully.
- Wish to improve their posture, mobility, balance and body control.
- Are looking to work their deep muscles and pelvic floor in an adapted way.
- They want to learn to breathe better and recognise what their body needs.
- Value careful, close, technical and personalised training.
- They need a space to switch off from the daily rush and devote time to their wellbeing.
About Lau
About me
A different way of understanding movement.
I believe in training that goes beyond the physical. Mindful work in which every breath, every posture and every movement has a purpose.
Through yoga, hypopressives, Pilates and toning, I have gradually built a way of working that places the connection between body, breath and attention at its centre.
My approach is based on technique, listening to the body and adapting to each person. Not every body needs the same thing, and not every stage of life is lived in the same way.
That's why, in my sessions, I aim to create a warm, caring space where you can work on your strength, improve your body control and give yourself quality time.
INNER was born from this philosophy: learning to feel strong on the inside so you can move on the outside with more awareness, balance and confidence.
Training and certifications
- Official Yoga Instruction Certificate – Level 3
- Official ROPEC registration no. 031901
- 200 h YTT
- Trauma-informed Yoga
- Hypopressives RSF
Real reviews
What they say about Lau
Frequently asked questions
What is INNER by Lau?
INNER by Lau is a mindful movement space for women in Barcelona, created by Laura Martínez Arjona. It combines yoga, Pilates, hypopressives, strength and personal training under a single method: The INNER Method.
Where are the classes?
In-person sessions take place in uptown Barcelona: Sarrià, Sant Gervasi, Pedralbes, Tres Torres, La Bonanova, Galvany or Turó Park. There are also live online sessions for the rest of Barcelona, nearby towns such as Sant Cugat, Sitges or the Maresme, and the Costa Brava.
Who are the sessions for?
For women of any age and level, with special attention to each stage of life: postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. Each session adapts to your starting point.
Are the sessions one-to-one or in a group?
You can choose private sessions (Personal Training) or small-group sessions, in person or online.
How do I book my first session?
Click «Request a session», tell us what you're interested in and Laura will contact you to arrange the day, place and format.
Where
Barcelona · Sarrià, Sant Gervasi and Pedralbes
In-person sessions are held in the neighbourhoods of Sarrià, Sant Gervasi and Pedralbes, in Barcelona, and the exact location is agreed with you. If you're in another city, you can also train with INNER online.
When you request your session, let us know whether you prefer in person or online.
Classes by area
- Sarrià
- Sant Gervasi
- Pedralbes
- Les Tres Torres
- La Bonanova
- El Putxet
- Galvany
- Turó Park
- Vallvidrera
- Les Corts
- Eixample
- Sagrada Família
- Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Sant Just Desvern
- Castelldefels
- Gavà
- Alella
- Cabrils
- Teià
- Cabrera de Mar
- Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
- Sant Vicenç de Montalt
- Sitges
- S'Agaró
- Begur
- Cadaqués
- Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc
- Platja d'Aro
- Sant Feliu de Guíxols
- Calonge i Sant Antoni
- Roda de Berà
- Roc de Sant Gaietà
- La Cerdanya
- SarriàBarcelona
- Sant GervasiBarcelona
- PedralbesBarcelona
- In-person session
- Online session
Journal
Learning to move better
Informative content on movement, body, breath, mind and wellbeing.
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Pilates after 40: what to expect from a session and how to choose a class
Control, core, mobility and posture: what pilates can offer you at this stage and the questions worth asking before signing up.
INNER Community
A space to keep moving, together.
A private space for those who train with INNER: to keep practising between sessions and stay connected to the method. And a WhatsApp community you can join by leaving your details.
Exclusive practices
Recorded sessions to keep moving between classes.
Programmes
Multi-week journeys with a clear progression.
Meditation
Guided pauses to slow down.
Breathing
Short mindful breathing practices.
Educational content
Keys to understanding your body and your practice.
Progress
Save what you like and pick up where you left off.
Community
INNER news and gatherings.