What is Soul Sculpt?
A Q&A with Shaini Verdon — founder of SoulSculpt Method
SoulSculpt Method grew from my own experience of perimenopause — when traditional yoga no longer gave me what I needed and I wanted to get genuinely strong. I needed something that built real muscle and bone density but didn't leave me wired, depleted, or disconnected from my body. Nothing out there gave me that. So I built it.
Below are the questions I'm asked most often.
1. What exactly is SoulSculpt?
SoulSculpt Method is Strength × Pilates for women 40+ — progressive, body-aware, and built around how your body actually works in perimenopause and beyond.
It combines real progressive strength training with Pilates precision, somatic body intelligence, and hormone-aware movement. It's not a yoga class. It's not a fitness class. It lives in its own space — intelligent, strong, and designed for this exact phase of life.
Want to experience it for yourself? → Try A Free Week
2. How is SoulSculpt different from yoga, regular fitness, or Pilates classes?
Most fitness classes ask you to push harder, move faster, follow the beat.
SoulSculpt does something different.
We work with breath, not against it. We train with body awareness — noticing how your body responds, compensates, and adapts. Unlike Pilates or yoga alone, SoulSculpt adds progressive load. Unlike gym-based strength training, it brings 18+ years of somatic practice into every rep. The result is strength training that makes you feel more connected to your body, not less.
We work barefoot, with simple props, no music — at a pace your body can actually absorb and build from.
3. Is this only for women in perimenopause?
No — but it was designed with you in mind.
Whether you're in early perimenopause, post-menopause, or simply noticing your body needs something different — SoulSculpt Method meets you where you are.
The symptoms are real: fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, feeling disconnected from your body. SoulSculpt doesn't push through them. It works with them — building strength, bone density, and real confidence from the inside out.
4. What kind of strength training is this?
Progressive, intelligent, and hormone-aware.
SoulSculpt Method has two distinct elements:
The 3 × 15-min Progressive Strength Sessions
Compound movements — squat, hinge, push, pull and carry — progressing every week through reps, weight, range and tempo. The same exercises across 12 weeks so your body gets genuinely proficient. Designed for women new to loaded strength training but who bring body intelligence from yoga or Pilates. These sessions work equally well at home or in the gym.
The SoulSculpt Strength × Pilates Class
Your weekly 45-minute live class. This is where progressive strength meets Pilates precision — stability, endurance, mobility and muscle work combined. We use light to medium weights, a Pilates ball, resistance band and mat. These classes are designed for home training, barefoot, no music.
Together — The Formula — this is 90 minutes a week of the most effective training a woman over 40 can do.
How is SoulSculpt influenced by your background in yoga and Pilates?
Everything I've studied is woven in. You'll feel the alignment precision of Iyengar yoga, the core awareness of Pilates, and the body intelligence of 18+ years of somatic practice. But SoulSculpt Method breaks free of tradition. It's modern, strong, and created for this exact phase of life.
5. Will this help with bone density and muscle loss?
Yes — and this is one of the most important reasons to start.
From around age 35, women begin losing muscle mass and bone density — both accelerating during perimenopause as oestrogen declines. Research shows that 90–120 minutes of strength training per week significantly reduces all-cause mortality risk. The Formula delivers exactly that.
SoulSculpt Method addresses both directly:
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Progressive compound strength training protects and builds muscle mass
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Weight-bearing movement and progressive load stimulate bone density
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The Strength × Pilates class adds stability and endurance that supports your joints long-term
This isn't maintenance. It's longevity training.
6. I feel exhausted and wired at the same time. Will this help?
Yes. What you're describing is very common during perimenopause — your body is asking for strength training, not more cardio.
SoulSculpt is designed to build you up, not deplete you further. The combination of progressive strength work, breath-led pacing and conscious recovery means many women finish class feeling stronger and clearer than when they started.
We don't push through. We train intelligently.
7. What if I haven't exercised in a long time?
You're welcome here exactly as you are.
SoulSculpt Method is completely adaptable. You don't need to be fit, flexible, or experienced. Every class includes modifications — adjust the load, slow down, or remove weights entirely. The StrongSculpt Programme is specifically designed for women who are beginners to loaded strength training, starting from bodyweight if needed.
The only requirement is showing up.
Ready to experience it for yourself? → Try A Free Week
8. What's included in a membership?
All memberships include:
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1 live SoulSculpt Strength × Pilates class per week — Thursdays at 10:15 CET (45 minutes)
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Unlimited replays of every live session
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The StrongSculpt Programme — 12 weeks of beginner progressive compound strength training, 3 × 15-min sessions per week, included with your membership
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Full access to the SoulSculpt Class Library:
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10-minute Strength × Pilates sessions
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Restorative & mobility classes
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Tutorials and foundations
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Specialty themes — pelvic floor, hormone-aware movement and more
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You can train live, on demand, or a blend of both. No fixed start dates. Join at any point and begin exactly where you are.
9. What if I miss a live class?
Nothing is lost.
Every class is recorded and added to the replay library shortly after. You can train later that day, another week, or return to the same class repeatedly. This is designed for real lives — fluctuating energy, changing schedules, and all.
10. Can I try it before committing?
Yes — in two ways.
Free week: Try a full week of The Formula — three short progressive strength sessions plus one SoulSculpt Strength × Pilates class. All memberships include a 7-day free trial. Cancel any time. →
7-day free trial: All monthly and yearly memberships include a 3-day free trial. Attend a live class, explore the replay library, and experience the full method. Cancel any time during the trial if it's not right for you.
11. What do I need to get started?
For the SoulSculpt Strength × Pilates classes:
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Light to medium weights (1–5kg)
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Pilates ball (20cm)
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Resistance band
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A mat
For the StrongSculpt Program:
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Light to heavy weights (1–15kg dumbbells or kettlebells)
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A mat
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Space to move — or a gym if you prefer
You don't need a full set of dumbbells to start. Use what you have and build from there —
Or have a read: What weight should women over 40 use for strength training?
12. How do I join?
Choose the membership that works for you — monthly at €35 or yearly at €300 (€25/month). All memberships include the 7-day free trial, full replay access, the SoulSculpt Class Library and the StrongSculpt Program.
Not ready to commit? Start with a free week and see how your body responds. → Try A Free Week
Still have questions? Reach out at shaini@soulsculptmethod.com — I read every message.
More questions about SoulSculpt
I'm looking for online strength classes designed for women over 40 — is SoulSculpt right for me?
SoulSculpt Method is built specifically for women 40+ — combining progressive compound strength training, Pilates precision, and hormone-aware movement. Train live on Thursdays or follow replays on demand, from anywhere in the world.
What is the best online strength training program for women in perimenopause?
SoulSculpt Method combines progressive strength training, Pilates precision, and somatic body intelligence — designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. The StrongSculpt Program is a 12-week beginner progressive strength programme included with every membership.
What is The Formula — and how does it work?
The Formula is the structure at the heart of SoulSculpt Method: 3 × 15-min progressive strength sessions + 1 × 45-min SoulSculpt Strength × Pilates class = 90 minutes a week. That's 1% of your week.
The three short sessions are built around compound movements — squat, hinge, push, pull and carry — progressing every week through reps, weight, range and tempo. The Strength × Pilates class adds stability, endurance and body intelligence that makes every strength session safer and more effective.
Together they deliver everything a woman over 40 needs — muscle mass, bone density, strength, mobility and control — in the most time-efficient way possible.
How does strength training support women through perimenopause?
Regular strength training during perimenopause protects muscle mass, supports bone density, regulates cortisol, and improves energy and sleep. Research shows 90–120 minutes per week delivers significant longevity benefits. SoulSculpt Method delivers exactly that — in 90 minutes a week.
Can I access replay sessions for online strength classes?
Yes. Every SoulSculpt live class is recorded and added to the replay library. Access all sessions on demand, anytime, from anywhere in the world.Yes. Every SoulSculpt live class is recorded and added to the replay library. Access all sessions on demand, anytime, from anywhere in the world.
Are there online classes that combine strength training and Pilates for women 40+?
SoulSculpt Method integrates progressive strength training with Pilates precision in every session — building muscle, bone density, stability and mobility. Available online globally, with live classes every Thursday at 10:15 CET.