A Bit About Me
Anna has been a practicing Yoga & Pilates instructor since 2004. She found pilates as a treatment for her own chronic back pain caused by figure skating injuries as a child. Amazed by the difference it made, she decided to train as an instructor.
Anna has taught over a 1000hrs in Group Pilates and Yoga classes in the UK and the USA. She is also fully qualified on all the Pilates Equipment (inc. Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel and Chair) and specialises in pre- and post-natal exercise, Scoliosis and Neurological Conditions. Her training includes:
- Yoga teacher training, International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre (USA)
- Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance (USA)
- Certified Pilates Mat Instructor, Pilates PhysicalMind Institute (USA)
- Registered Exercise Professional (UK)
- Adapting exercise for Ante & Post Natal, Lifetime training
- Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (mat, equipment, anatomy), Balanced Body University - Pilates Method Alliance (USA)
- Pilates for Neurological Conditions Instructor, Fuse Pilates Studio (USA)
About the Chapel Pilates Studio
Chapel Pilates Studio is a fully equipped and private space. Working with clients to develop individual and tailored programmes to achieve their goals. This may include improving strength and balance, recovery from injuries or surgery, or rehabilitation and support for chronic conditions.
The studio has a suite of equipment including Cadillac (pilates trapeze table), Pilates Reformer, Chair, arc barrel, foot corrector and a selection of smaller props.
Contact Us
Our goal is to offer classes and programs that suit the health needs and fitness experiences of everyone. Contact us to find out more.
"I Love Pilates Because..."
Quotes from clients
"I do Pilates because..... I love how it makes every muscle in my body feel." Pamela.
"I love Pilates because....it gives me back my joyful body." Andrea, doing Circle Saw.
"when I do it regularly it stops my back hurting and my wife tells me to!" James, doing Hanging Pull-ups on the Cadillac.
Karina does Pilates because...."it makes me beautiful" and Moira does Pilates because..."I hate other exercise but love doing this!", kneeling arm series on the Reformer.
"it is strengthening the muscles in my body, especially around my knees!" Deby, Pilates student doing side-leg series on the Tower.
"it makes my body feel strong, lean and pain-free. It ALWAYS has me walking away feeling good!" Liz, Pilates Teacher and Dancer doing 'The Magician' on the Tower.
Josh practices Pilates because...'I can feel the increase in flexibility in my body.' Parakeet on the Tower.
Molly loves Pilates because ...'it is fun and I like jumping!'. Molly, future Pilates Star on the Reformer Jumpboard.
"at 66 it keeps me moving and strong." Laura doing Long Stretch on the Reformer.
