HIGH INTENSITY PILATES
Your routine for mental and physical strength. Anytime, anywhere.
DEVELOPED BY BRIDGET FREIDBERG
Qila (KEE•LUH) comes from the Alutiiq word for SPIRIT OF THE EARTH.
We center our practice around STRENGTH that goes BEYOND THE PHYSICAL.
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About Studio Qila
Qila is a high-intensity Pilates-inspired workout that uses slow, controlled movement and purposeful cardio bursts to build strength. While intense, modifications and amplifications are always offered.
Studio Qila is the first Native-owned digital fitness studio. Qila was named after our founder's Alaska Native (specifically, Alutiiq) word for "spirit of the earth," representing strength beyond the physical.
Created by founder Bridget Freidberg. Formerly known as Body by Bridget.
Meet Qila Founder,
Bridget Freidberg
Bridget is an Austin-based entrepreneur, Pilates instructor, Product Strategist at Google and Indigenous woman. She combines her background in Tech and training in movement to build the Qila brand and method, while striving for greater representation, inclusion, and accessibility in the wellness space.
Bridget was also a pro coach at [solidcore] and trained with SLT. Growing up, she ran cross country from high school into college, and was a professional and competitive dancer for 10 years, specializing in Irish Dance.
INDIGENOUS WOMAN-OWNED
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LED BY TEAM OF WOMEN
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10% PROCEEDS DONATED
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INDIGENOUS WOMAN-OWNED • LED BY TEAM OF WOMEN • 10% PROCEEDS DONATED •
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Full Body
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Upper Body
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Core
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Lower Body
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Cardio
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Under 20 min
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Stretch
Studio Qila is proudly
Indigenous woman owned
“Representing myself as a Native woman and representing Studio Qila as an Indigenous-owned brand has been really important to me to — to focus on bringing more Indigenous representation into the mainstream wellness world.”
- Bridget Freidberg, in Shape
Bridget wears her grandmother’s turquoise ring and a scarf by B.Yellowtail. See our roundup of favorite Indigenous-owned brands.
The Qila Blog
Read interviews, roundups, and more as we explore what it means to focus on fully holistic growth.
