How are our teachers trained?
Most of our teachers are Pilates Foundation trained. The following is an excerpt from the course description on the Pilates Foundation website.
"Matwork teacher trainee applicants should have a minimum of one year’s experience in attending Pilates matwork classes or studio work. Final acceptance for all applicants will be based on their background, their own physicality and physical knowledge of the exercises, and an interview to determine their commitment to and passion for the work.
The training period is one year. The course covers the classical as well as the evolved repertoire with focus on learning how to adapt the method to teach at all levels, from remedial to advanced sequences, including use of small apparatus and auxiliary equipment. The course consists of practical sessions, lectures on anatomy and related topics, as well as extensive teaching practice with Pilates Foundation UK accredited teachers."
This means that you, as pupils, can rest assured that your body will be in safe hands.
A note about teacher training during our classes
We encourage trainees in line with the Pilates Foundation recommendations. So you could encounter some at your classes. Their participation will take one of two forms. Either observing, which means that the trainee is sitting out of the way of the participants and teacher and is observing/taking notes. Alternatively they could be assisting, which is when the trainee is helping participants, giving them feedback, adjusting their position, hands-on cueing, verbal cueing, demonstration etc..., so they are actively helping the teacher and the participants. You will find a check box on your booking form asking for your permission to have trainees in attendance during your lesson. We recommend that you give your permission as this is a very neccessary part of any Pilates teachers' development.
Michelle Evans
Michelle has studied Pilates for over ten years. Her teaching philosophy is based on her conviction that a balanced body equals a balanced mind. Her detailed, yet gentle, approach enable total beginners as well as the more experienced to gain from the extraordinary health and toning benefits for which Pilates is famous.
Michelle is qualified to use Pilates apparatus and has a small studio at her home.
Please contact her directly for more information.
07779 828 434
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Ana Marcela Enriquez Wakeham
My aim in my work, as in life, is the complete evolution of the individual. To become one who is living in harmony with their surroundings, with mind, body and soul fully integrated and functioning and in doing so myself help others to attain this too.
Please contact Ana Marcela directly for individual tuition.
0780 545 5437
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Ana Marcela also runs yoga classes on the lovely island of Ibiza so if you're interested then please have a look at the MountainYoga web-site.
Joyce Gentle
I came to Pilates as a result of lower back pain. The sense of wellbeing, both physical and emotional that Pilates brought to me made me realise just how divorced from my body I had become. It is not an exaggeration to say that Pilates changed my life. My belief now, is that everyone no matter what age or level of fitness, has the right to feel as good as they possibly can within their own bodies. My aim is to help my students achieve this, both within the Pilates class and throughout their daily lives.
Please contact Joyce directly for individual tuition.
07768 838 303
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Marguerite Caruana Galizia
My interest in movement comes from my dance background. My lessons are driven by the combination of clarity, precision and integrated movement with specific attention for individual needs. I'm also work in North and Central London so if you're looking for classes in those areas then please contact me.
Please contact Marguerite directly for individual tuition.
07941 872 202
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Paola Ferretti-Johnson
Osteopaths, Physio's and GP's recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise today and this is how I was introduced to it as part of a rehabilitation program for a knee injury induced by years of fitness regime and yoga whilst unaware of personal muscular imbalances.
As the immense benefits of Pilates started to enter my life, my passion for it blossomed. My aim now as a teacher is to guide students through this wonderful journey of self discovery, ultimately passing on the tools to achieve a sense of well-being, which once acquired, will become hard wired in all ares of functional day to day life.
Please contact Paola directly for more information.
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Patricia Lajtai
I'm keen for my class participants to gain the key points of the Pilates method whilst enjoying the movement quality of the exercises.
Through teaching Pilates I would like to help people to experience the joy that movements can give us and build up a special relationship with their own body which will allow them to move more freely.
Please contact Patricia directly for individual tuition.
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Other teachers you might meet!
Beata Ghavimi
I try to help the participants gain a better understanding of their bodies by emphasising the thoughtful transition from one exercise to another and an organic linkage of the movements, thereby promoting a continuous flow through the duration of the class. I encourage pupils to relate the knowledge they gain about themselves to their daily lives so that the teachings of the Pilates method may gradually grow from a weekly session to influence their way of life.
Beata has completed the Post Graduate Pilates in Pregnancy and runs classes for pregnant women.
Please contact Beata directly for more information.
07771 850 160
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Chrystella Soteriou
Chrystella has taught (and welcomes) students of all ages and backgrounds. She herself has been at the sharp end of the commercial world and she feels this gives her an empathy and understanding of the stresses and effects this can bring to the body. With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a grounding in Jazz dance, gyrokinesis and gyrotonic, she is able to bring to her classes a sensitivity and vision that enhances the learning process.
Please contact Chrystella directly for individual tuition.
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