Meet Your Teachers
Get to know use a little better
Welcome, we are so pleased you are here!
This page will give you an insight into who we are, our teaching background and style’s of teaching.
Dive right in…
Meet Victoria
Founder & full comprehensive classical Pilates Teacher
Victoria gained her full comprehensive certification with renowned London studio, Pi Studios, one of the leading teacher training programmes in the UK.
She has over 6 years of teaching experience and a lifetime of movement experience, having previously trained in dance & musical theatre.
Her passion is deeply rooted in understanding, appreciating and celebrating how marvellous our bodies truly are!
“In each class I will use the Classical Pilates method to guide you through movement that will help you to build deeper strength, greater control and ultimately a body you feel amazing in!
In my eyes confidence comes from within and Pilates is the perfect partner to build that foundation.”
You can find Victoria at the studio Monday - Friday teaching group and private sessions or generally keeping busy with all things studio!
Discover more about Victoria in this blog post.
Meet Hazel
Reformer & Matwork Pilates Teacher
Trained in both Matwork & Reformer, holding APPI matwork certification and Level 3 Reformer qualification.
Hazel is also part way through her full comprehensive classical training with Pi Studios, enabling her to teach around the full studio and dive deeper into the Classical method.
Her passion for Pilates came from wanting to make more time for herself and her wellbeing, when she worked gruellingly long hours in her past careers on yachts and in tv.
“I will be giving very nurturing classes, with lots of positive feedback to encourage clients through the work. I am keen on building the strong foundations, encouraging precision within the work to make sure everyone is confident with what they are doing.”
You can find Hazel at the studio Monday - Wednesday teaching group and private sessions.
Discover more about Hazel in this blog post.
Meet James
Full comprehensive Pilates Teacher
Trained in Matwork with MK Pilates, STOTT and studio apparatus with Polestar Pilates, James has decades of experience teaching Pilates to a host of different bodies.
Also holding a Feldenkrais qualification James brings a deep understanding of movement and connections within the body.
Within his classes you will explore the Pilates method and ways in which to execute the exercises.
He says: “My approach is very somatic, bringing in ideas around neuroplasticity with my knowledge of Feldenkrais. We work with connections of your body from the inside, more sensation and feeling focused. Listening into how parts are connected rather than the outward ‘what it looks like’ element.”
You can find James at the studio Thursday evenings teaching group and private sessions, alongside is brilliant somatic matwork class.
Discover more about James in this blog post.
Jump in and try a class today!
THE METHOD
“The whole country, the whole world, should be doing my exercises. They’d be happier.”
- Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates created his method over 100 years ago and it has stood the test of time; being as intrinsically vital today as it was back then.
The method is a complete system of exercises that are designed to reverse the effects of poor daily habits and improve vitality, strength and overall wellbeing in all it’s participants.
We work with the Classical Pilates method to help you to ultimately FEEL better within your body. Though other benefits such as improved posture, greater control and strength, more efficient breathing, increased confidence (to name but a few) will be achieved also!
Each class will get your body moving as a whole, no joint or muscle will be left behind! With each exercise designed to challenge, strengthen and lengthen your entire body.
Focus will be given to HOW you are moving and not just WHAT is moving; allowing you to connect your mind and body for greater mastery over your movement that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, work and play.
Within each class we will guide you through the method using demonstration, hands on corrections and verbal cues to allow you the best possible chance to connect and understand not only the method but also how your body feels.
Pilates really is for every BODY and we can’t wait for you to begin your journey!
Take a look at the class timetable and if you have any questions then feel free to get in touch. See you in class soon!