pilates
I'm a Hackney-based Pilates teacher.
I also teach yoga, which you can find out more about here.
My Reformer training
I trained at East of Eden, a London studio that's had Reformer on its schedule for well over a decade, with a faculty experienced across different methods.
The course was 108 hours, completed over six months. It is an NCFE-endorsed qualification, and I completed over 30 hours of teaching practice alongside the observation and personal practice requirements. Community classes post-graduation have been weekly.
My training was led by Robin Kendall, who has taught BASI Pilates for over 20 years; Abby McLachlan, who runs East of Eden and brings STOTT training to the faculty, with over a decade of teaching experience herself; and Sally-Anne McConnell, who has taught for over 20 years and specialises in pre and postnatal and special populations work.
My Mat training
I'm currently completing my Mat Pilates certification through BASI (Body Arts and Science International), a comprehensive teacher training programme covering the full classical mat repertoire, anatomy, and teaching methodology, with a final written exam, a recorded teaching evaluation, and a practical exam.
The course itself was completed in August, and I'm now working towards my final requirements — 40 hours of practice and 30 hours of teaching — ahead of my final exam, expected in late September.
If you're happy for me to teach you based on my course completion so far, do get in touch and I can share certification of that.
Training
Reformer Pilates, East of Eden (June 2026) NCFE-endorsed
Mat Pilates, BASI, BASI Pilates Global
Where I teach
I am currently teaching group classes at East of Eden whilst teaching one-to-ones with a handful of clients at LIM in their dedicated space for privates. I've also recently taken on 1-2-1 clients at the hotel Mandarin Oriental's private space, mixing mat and reformer. And I am often on the schedule covering classes at EVOKE.
READ MORE ABOUT MY YOGA TEACHING →
What is BASI?
BASI (Body Arts and Science International) is a Pilates teacher training system rooted in the original classical method. Its founder, Rael Isacowitz, trained directly under Kathy Grant and Romana Kryzanowska, two of Joseph Pilates' own students. BASI classes follow the traditional full repertoire with structured, progressive sequencing, offering a more classical and comprehensive style of Pilates compared to some of the newer, more modification-heavy approaches.
What to expect in a BASI class
Classes follow a clear, logical structure, starting with breath and core connection, moving through abdominal and spinal work, then into side-body and back-strengthening exercises, finishing with a settling stretch. Expect full-body, flowing sequences drawn from the classical repertoire, with an emphasis on precision, control, and correct alignment over speed or intensity. As you progress, classes may incorporate small props like the Magic Circle to add variety and challenge. Suitable for all levels — exercises can be adapted, but the underlying sequence and technique stay true to traditional Pilates.
