Our Story

KZ AligN Pilates was founded by Wanvisa Sararos (Kea), whose lifelong passion lies in exploring how meditation, energy work and movement can heal and transform us. Kea believes that when the body moves in alignment, the mind and overall well-being will naturally flourish.

In 2012, Kea sought a way to unite her decades of mindfulness practice with her love of movement, leading her to discover Pilates and its profound benefits for body and mind. After completing her apprenticeship and becoming a certified instructor, she gained experience in highly regarded studios in Arizona and Bangkok before opening KZ Pilates in Chiang Mai. KZ AligN was born from her vision of a mindful, transformative Pilates experience.

Meet the Founder

Wanvisa Sararos (Kea)

Wanvisa Sararos (Kea) is a third-generation Pilates instructor with a deep love for the practice. She had the privilege of learning from second-generation Master Katrina Foe who trained directly under Lolita San Miguel—one of the Pilates elders certified by Joseph Pilates himself. 

Kea first fell in love with Pilates while living in the United States back in 2012. In 2015, she completed the Balanced Body Comprehensive Instructor Training Program and an apprenticeship at a highly regarded studio in Arizona. Following her training, Kea taught Pilates in the United States alongside an exceptional team. A few years later, she returned to Thailand, teaching in a prominent Bangkok studio before founding KZ Pilates in Chiang Mai in 2016. In 2024, she added a second location in the Thonburi district of Bangkok. Her teaching style blends precision and Pilates expertise with a personal approach that is focused on connection, helping students build strength, flexibility, balance and bodily awareness.

People who know Kea from outside of Pilates tell her that she has a city head and a village heart.

People who know her from Pilates classes tell her that she is like sweet torture.

Our Instructors

Nonglak Phuangsuwan (Luck)

Hi my name is Luck. I’m a former full-time mother and now I’m a Pilates instructor. I like to travel to see new things, participate in outdoor activities, and spend time cooking and baking. I’m a simple and calm person who loves animals and cares for and helps the people around me. I’m the mother of one child and I pay a lot of attention to detail. Therefore, it’s my passion to treat my Pilates clients with attention and care.

Our Students

You are a very good teacher- very kind and calm. Practicing Pilates can really help improve the way you present yourself, for example with your posture, or help with back pain. My office syndrome has improved a lot.

Kanlapat Trakarnkoolpunt , Business Owner

I have been practicing pilates at KZ Pilates for 2 years. It changed my life. Instead of aging normally like most people, I feel my body has become younger, perhaps by 5 years. I am also much more mindful of my body. The teachers at the studio are professional and they can tailor their teaching to my needs.

Aaron Chan

Have you ever tried taking Pilates classes? In Chiang Mai, I went to 2-3 places, but ended up at KZ Pilates because I felt that the teachers cared a lot about the poses that I did, not focusing solely on difficult poses, but on getting the poses right. I’ve been studying here for 7 months now. I feel like my muscles are getting stronger with a more defined shape. My ‘Office Syndrome’ lower back pain is much better. My body is slimmer. Importantly, Pilates makes you more conscious and able to connect with different parts of the body. Very impressive! It’s an exercise that makes me happy every time I do it. The teachers are all lovely! Most importantly, the teachers keep focused on the details. Do your homework and exercises to suit your objectives and help develop the muscles that need to be developed. At first, I thought that the price was quite high, but now I can’t quit studying here because it is a very worthwhile payment.

Pheeraya Khamwawet, Postnatal Pilates

Kea is a Pilates teacher who is very professional and truly knowledgeable. Studying in private classes with Kea will give you the full benefits. We can tell her what we would like help with. Personally, I have benefited from pilates and it helped solve my problem with hunching my back forward. This was caused by weak abdominal muscles (ie. weak core). Pilates can play a role in solving this problem.

Pharit Siladech (Fern) , Dermatologist

I was already excited after my first lesson. Teacher Kea pays attention to every detail. Too bad I’m not in Chiang Mai all the time. I was so fascinated that I had to find a way to practice on my own.

Nunan Umnajvasusin

It’s really good! I’m envious of Chiang Mai people who get to study with Kea regularly. The teaching is quality, the price is low, and most importantly, it’s beautiful!

Maitho Chetchutithorn

Great for all pilates lovers- pros and newbies like me. The teacher is very supportive and eager to educate you to understand all parts of practice. Her teaching style is quite casual and friendly and the tasks always depend on your ability and body. I am very impressed by the lovely teacher and the peaceful class environment with high quality equipment. Totally happy to do it again.

Mint Tantawan

I was so happy to come to Chiang Mai and meet Teacher Kea. I took private lessons for 1 hour to gain her Pilates knowledge. I have missed it while in Bangkok. When Kea found out that we were studying the Mat Pilates Instructor course, she wanted to teach us and advise us on how we could improve our practice. In the end, she also even fed us too! love u

Puk

Thank you Teacher Kea for making me want to try Pilates. Now I am already in love with Pilates!

Apiporn Ubolsri (Ae), Pharmacist

Extremely professional Pilates studio with genuine American patented equipment. Very beneficial to health. Restoration of signs of aging and physical therapy of injuries.

Jacob Mellor

I have been training with Kea and her team at KZ Pilates for an average of twice a week for the last couple of months. I have a history of chronic pain for the past two decades, and a total of eight slipped discs in my back as a result of a lifetime sitting in front of computers – and not being very good at exercise. In the first session, I could do very few of the movements without experiencing pain in my lower back. I was also regularly taking painkillers and anti-convulsant drugs.

It’s incredible to look back at the progress that I’ve experienced over the last three months.
Firstly, I have dramatically reduced my medication. In my Pilates sessions, so many more of the exercises are available to me – and while I still have pain in my body – it is a LOT less than it was before. Pilates has also increased my awareness (and practice) of physical posture, in a way that nothing else ever has. (And I have tried a lot of things). Kea and her team are professional and caring, and the space itself is gorgeous. I highly recommend KZ Pilates to anyone who would like to improve their physical condition, and their life.

Nicholas Harris , Therapist