mat class schedule

Liza came to the Pilates Method through her background in personal training and qualified with the Pilates Foundation in matwork and studio equipment. Liza’s classes are varied, dynamic and challenging. Her aim is to help students to achieve better breathing, posture and movement patterns that can be incorporated into daily life for improved health and well-being.

Diana is a fun, enthusiastic teacher with over 20 years teaching experience in yoga and pilates. Her style is grounded in the precision and depth of Iyengar yoga and she also embraces the lightness and creativity of other yoga styles into her classes. Diana qualified as an Iyengar yoga teacher and also holds a Yoga Alliance higher level (500) certification. She is a pilates instructor, qualified advance massage therapist and hypnotherapist and the author of Yoga-pilates: a flow motion book. Diana wishes to introduce all people to the joy of and healing benefits of yoga in her happy and supportive classes.

Fabio Culora completed a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at University of London where he first encountered the Pilates technique. He trained as a Pilates Teacher with the Pilates foundation UK Ltd at Laban in matwork and studio practice and continues to teach there. He also works at GSA Conservatoire and E15 Acting School, teaching experiential anatomy, physical theatre and movement for acting, singing and dance. He is currently in training at the Institute for Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy to receive certification as a Somatic Movement Therapist. He also has a private practice. Fabio has been practising yoga since 1995, his understanding of this way of life influences his application of teaching Pilates technique in the context of triyoga.

Fabio Culora completed a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies at University of London where he first encountered the Pilates technique. He trained as a Pilates Teacher with the Pilates foundation UK Ltd at Laban in matwork and studio practice and continues to teach there. He also works at GSA Conservatoire and E15 Acting School, teaching experiential anatomy, physical theatre and movement for acting, singing and dance. He is currently in training at the Institute for Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy to receive certification as a Somatic Movement Therapist. He also has a private practice. Fabio has been practising yoga since 1995, his understanding of this way of life influences his application of teaching Pilates technique in the context of triyoga.

Maika Klaukien has a dance background (BA + MA) and has been teaching since the age of 16. She qualified with the Pilates Foundation in 2003 (matwork and equipment) and has since specialised in rehabilitation from injury, working closely alongside Physiotherapists. Maika's main aim is to make Pilates understandable and functional for everyday activities. She will introduce the method as a way to enjoy moving with ease, flow and breath, while maintaining centre control and precision.

Yalckun studied ballet at the age of 11. After coming to London in 1991 he studied Ballet and Contemporary dance at the Central School of Ballet. Further research and study with Merce Cunningham took him to New York in 1997. He has taught dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute and was a lecturer on Beijing Dance academy's post graduate course 1989-1991. He danced with various dance companies around the world. Yalckun is a founder member of Shoreditch Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio London and Pilates studio at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. He is fully qualified by Pilates Foundation UK and continues his on going study with master trainer Ann-Marie Zulkahari. In 2009 he was invited to teach on teacher training course at Ann-Marie Zulkahari Pilates Studio.

Yalckun's teaching concentrates on precision and dynamic flow of movement which relates to his dance background of more than 20 years.

Yalckun studied ballet at the age of 11. After coming to London in 1991 he studied Ballet and Contemporary dance at the Central School of Ballet. Further research and study with Merce Cunningham took him to New York in 1997. He has taught dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute and was a lecturer on Beijing Dance academy's post graduate course 1989-1991. He danced with various dance companies around the world. Yalckun is a founder member of Shoreditch Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio London and Pilates studio at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. He is fully qualified by Pilates Foundation UK and continues his on going study with master trainer Ann-Marie Zulkahari. In 2009 he was invited to teach on teacher training course at Ann-Marie Zulkahari Pilates Studio.

Yalckun's teaching concentrates on precision and dynamic flow of movement which relates to his dance background of more than 20 years.

Maika Klaukien has a dance background (BA + MA) and has been teaching since the age of 16. She qualified with the Pilates Foundation in 2003 (matwork and equipment) and has since specialised in rehabilitation from injury, working closely alongside Physiotherapists. Maika's main aim is to make Pilates understandable and functional for everyday activities. She will introduce the method as a way to enjoy moving with ease, flow and breath, while maintaining centre control and precision.

Leonidas Mezilis has a background in dance and drama, and is trained as a teacher in both Pilates matwork and dynamic yoga. He also works as a holistic masseur and has an excellent understanding of anatomy and movement. Leonidas’ classes are a mixture of technique and performance - dynamic, fun and inspiring.

Leonidas Mezilis has a background in dance and drama, and is trained as a teacher in both Pilates matwork and dynamic yoga. He also works as a holistic masseur and has an excellent understanding of anatomy and movement. Leonidas’ classes are a mixture of technique and performance - dynamic, fun and inspiring.

From an ecclectic movement background in theatre, Pilates, dance and massage, Tony Watson originally trained as a dancer which is where he first discovered yoga and instantly fell in love with this ancient practise. He went onto study and explore various styles of yoga, largely inspired by the beauty and grace of the vinyasa method whilst holding a deep appreciation for sound alignment. Tony teaching style is entirely his own. He teaches from a perspective of experiencing the body from within, he is influenced by all styles of yoga, bodywork practices, somatic and cranio-sacral therapy principles enjoying creatively incorporating these themes to create a fluid practice. He deeply believes in the transformative qualities of yoga and in it's ability in cultivating awareness for conscious living.

Yalckun studied ballet at the age of 11. After coming to London in 1991 he studied Ballet and Contemporary dance at the Central School of Ballet. Further research and study with Merce Cunningham took him to New York in 1997. He has taught dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute and was a lecturer on Beijing Dance academy's post graduate course 1989-1991. He danced with various dance companies around the world. Yalckun is a founder member of Shoreditch Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio London and Pilates studio at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. He is fully qualified by Pilates Foundation UK and continues his on going study with master trainer Ann-Marie Zulkahari. In 2009 he was invited to teach on teacher training course at Ann-Marie Zulkahari Pilates Studio.

Yalckun's teaching concentrates on precision and dynamic flow of movement which relates to his dance background of more than 20 years.

Diana is a fun, enthusiastic teacher with over 20 years teaching experience in yoga and pilates. Her style is grounded in the precision and depth of Iyengar yoga and she also embraces the lightness and creativity of other yoga styles into her classes. Diana qualified as an Iyengar yoga teacher and also holds a Yoga Alliance higher level (500) certification. She is a pilates instructor, qualified advance massage therapist and hypnotherapist and the author of Yoga-pilates: a flow motion book. Diana wishes to introduce all people to the joy of and healing benefits of yoga in her happy and supportive classes.

Yalckun studied ballet at the age of 11. After coming to London in 1991 he studied Ballet and Contemporary dance at the Central School of Ballet. Further research and study with Merce Cunningham took him to New York in 1997. He has taught dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute and was a lecturer on Beijing Dance academy's post graduate course 1989-1991. He danced with various dance companies around the world. Yalckun is a founder member of Shoreditch Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio London and Pilates studio at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. He is fully qualified by Pilates Foundation UK and continues his on going study with master trainer Ann-Marie Zulkahari. In 2009 he was invited to teach on teacher training course at Ann-Marie Zulkahari Pilates Studio.

Yalckun's teaching concentrates on precision and dynamic flow of movement which relates to his dance background of more than 20 years.

From an ecclectic movement background in theatre, Pilates, dance and massage, Tony Watson originally trained as a dancer which is where he first discovered yoga and instantly fell in love with this ancient practise. He went onto study and explore various styles of yoga, largely inspired by the beauty and grace of the vinyasa method whilst holding a deep appreciation for sound alignment. Tony teaching style is entirely his own. He teaches from a perspective of experiencing the body from within, he is influenced by all styles of yoga, bodywork practices, somatic and cranio-sacral therapy principles enjoying creatively incorporating these themes to create a fluid practice. He deeply believes in the transformative qualities of yoga and in it's ability in cultivating awareness for conscious living.

Rosy is a former professional dancer and choreographer who worked on both sides of the atlantic in the worlds of theatre, dance, film and tv. She first studied pilates in the early 70s when it was introduced to England by Alan Herdman at the London School Of Contemporary Dance. She returned to it fulltime much later when severe osteoarthritis necessitated hip surgery and found Pilates to be paramount both pre and post op in maintaining strength and mobility. Rosy’s focus is the enjoyment of movement whilst paying attention to alignment, breath and the balance between strength and flexibility, which result in a fluidity and ease of movement. She believes in giving as much individual attention as possible, even in a group situation, and her teaching style benefits from her many years of experience and study in the worlds of dance, yoga, traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts, as well as pilates and alexander technique. Rosy enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities.

Diana is a fun, enthusiastic teacher with over 20 years teaching experience in yoga and pilates. Her style is grounded in the precision and depth of Iyengar yoga and she also embraces the lightness and creativity of other yoga styles into her classes. Diana qualified as an Iyengar yoga teacher and also holds a Yoga Alliance higher level (500) certification. She is a pilates instructor, qualified advance massage therapist and hypnotherapist and the author of Yoga-pilates: a flow motion book. Diana wishes to introduce all people to the joy of and healing benefits of yoga in her happy and supportive classes.

Maika Klaukien has a dance background (BA + MA) and has been teaching since the age of 16. She qualified with the Pilates Foundation in 2003 (matwork and equipment) and has since specialised in rehabilitation from injury, working closely alongside Physiotherapists. Maika's main aim is to make Pilates understandable and functional for everyday activities. She will introduce the method as a way to enjoy moving with ease, flow and breath, while maintaining centre control and precision.

Liza came to the Pilates Method through her background in personal training and qualified with the Pilates Foundation in matwork and studio equipment. Liza’s classes are varied, dynamic and challenging. Her aim is to help students to achieve better breathing, posture and movement patterns that can be incorporated into daily life for improved health and well-being.