My story
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I have always loved movement. When I was growing up, I was always active and it seemed a natural progression to develop this love of exercise by studying for a BSc in Sports Science. I later became fascinated by the health benefits of an active lifestyle which I pursued with further studies and Masters Degree in Exercise & Health Science at Bristol University. It was at this time that I first discovered Pilates and loved it so much that I began my Pilates teacher training.
I then had the wonderful opportunity of moving to France where I lived for nearly 20 years. During this time, I continued with my Pilates training and set up my own Pilates business. I taught group classes, individual sessions (using the Pilates apparatus) and since Covid, I also taught and continue to teach online Pilates classes. My initial training followed a contemporary Pilates approach through the Pilates Institute and with Michael King Pilates but I have also taken part in more classical Pilates training with Shari Berkowitz of The Vertical Workshop. I have had the immense privilege of training with Kathy Corey and Lolita San Miguel who is one of the few Pilates teachers who was taught by Joseph Pilates himself. After a personal diagnosis of MS in 2013, I trained with Mariska Breland, one of the co-founders of The Neurostudio to obtain a specialist qualification in Pilates for MS . I have always enjoyed an active lifestyle. In addition to Pilates, I love walking with my 2 dogs and cycling. I have also recently taken up running again, after a gap of more than 20 years! Pilates is an ongoing journey for me and it’s my joy and my privilege to teach it. Through mindful movement, I hope to be able to inspire you to achieve a balanced, stronger and more flexible body. Qualifications
*The Diplôme Pilates Master, is a qualification that can only be achieved as a result of more than 500 hours of training. It is awarded by “Le Loft Pilates”, based at Fit Studio, Ramatuelle, St Tropez by Eva Winskill. The training at Le Loft Pilates is based on the method of Michael King (one of the founders of the Pilates Institute). Michael King has a worldwide reputation as presenter of Pilates. His training programs are taught in over 30 countries worldwide. |
Sarah with Lolita San Miguel in Sitges, Spain, April 2014
Sarah with Michael King in London, September 2012
Sarah with Lolita San Miguel in Sitges, Spain, April 2014
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