SARAH
SARAH PFITZNER
Sarah is a Pilates teacher, a meditation and mindfulness teacher and a certified Embody Love Movement® Facilitator Trainer.
She has always been passionate about contributing in ways that make positive change in the world, however it was through a life-changing illness that she moved away from her design background and began to really connect with her life purpose, to enable others to be the best version of themselves possible.
She discovered and fell in love with Pilates, having experienced first-hand just how powerful and transformative it is, and completed her teacher training with Body Control Pilates in 2008. Her studies in movement, health, nutrition, NLP, psychology, mindfulness & meditation all play an integral role in her work with clients. She is currently studying for an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and is the owner of I Love Pilates.
“Pilates is not just about ‘the core’. It’s also about realignment, finding strength, balance and beauty from the inside out, encouraging functional movement and using the mind and breath to become the master of your own body. Pilates is ‘mindfulness in motion’.”
LUCY
LUCY WARREN
Lucy trained in artistic gymnastics competing both in the UK and abroad from a very young age. She took a break after finishing her gymnastics training to study Modern Languages at university which enabled her to live and work all over the world as a translator. Lucy always danced and stayed active alongside her linguistic work studying the Garuda technique and qualifying as a pilates mat teacher. Lucy is also studying for a Masters degree in Movement Psychotherapyat Goldsmiths University.
“Pilates allows us to connect deeply with our breath, bodies and our essence. It’s a wonderful method that can truly open us to new awareness, healing and possibilities.”
GLORIA
GLORIA FUSON
Born in Venice, Italy, Gloria began artistic gymnastics training at the age of 3 and dance training at the age of 9. She discovered Pilates as a dancer and it was love at first sight. She began her Pilates studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, and at True Pilates in NYC, and gained her Pilates teacher qualification in 2012 (F.I.F. Federazione Italiana Fitness). She has specialised in pre/postnatal Pilates with Carolyne Anthony of The Centre for Women’s Fitness in Manchester (MBodies Training Academy). Gloria is also a Zena Rommett Floor-barre™ Technique certified teacher. She has also been invited to teach at several ballet academies in Italy and to the Northern Ballet in Leeds.
“I’m a ‘movement lover’ and I think that everything comes from a good alignment and also that good posture is our home and happy place. Pilates is the way to find that happy place.”
MARY
MARY SCHIFFER
Mary Schiffer believes that “physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness” and that regular Pilates exercise (today a global sensation practiced by over 12 million people) is a great foundation for fitness and happiness. She has been a devotee of Joseph Pilates and the Pilates Method for over 30 years becoming an instructor 10 years ago with the Pilates Foundation, Anoushka Boone and Mike Perry. As an instructor Mary has found fulfilment in assisting clients build strength sensibly, honour their bodies and move with confidence and ease. Classes are designed to help maintain an active lifestyle as we age. Enjoyment and fun are always part of the process!
“Our bodies have to cope with with a lot, and if they are not up to the task, they certainly let us know about it. By practising Pilates regularly, anyone can benefit, regardless of age or level of fitness.”
MICHELE
MICHELE ROITER
Michele started Pilates 15 years ago after a shoulder injury. After experiencing the transformation that Pilates can bring to both physical and mental well-being, it inspired her to become an instructor to help others to experience the same benefits. She trained with J Pilates to attain the Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork and teaches Classical Pilates with a modern twist. She brings precision, variety and lots of enjoyment to her classes.
STEF
STEF PONTI
Stef is a caring, enthusiastic, passionate teacher who strongly believes in the power of movement to harmonise, transform and heal both body and mind. After practising ballet, modern and contemporary dance for more than ten years, she graduated as a Pilates teacher in 2012 from FEDA Barcelona and as a Yoga teacher in 2019 from triyoga London, and currently works between UK, Italy and Spain, offering sessions in-person and online. Stefania is deeply fascinated by the correlation between Yoga and Pilates and loves to explore how both inform and complement one another. Her classes beautifully embody this with smooth-flowing sequences coupled with a focus on body alignment, space for felt sensations and connection with the breath.
“Today and every day, I feel blessed of being able to share the beautiful gifts of Yoga and Pilates, helping others to positively transform their lives”.
MIRA
MIRA GYULEVA
Mira has long been addicted to movement and Pilates has been a particular form of movment that has most enabled and helped her personally, through the challenges of life, therefore she is passionate about sharing this transformative method with others. She holds a Level 3 matwork qualification from Body Control Pilates, London, and is a member of the Register for Exicise Professionals (REPS). She is currently working toward gaining her pre/post natal Pilates qualification. She has a passion for enabling clients to gain confidence, strength and greater wellbeing.
“I absolutely love to see how happy people are after my classes and I am so grateful to be able to make a positive impact in my client’s lives”
ANIA
ANIA SANZHAR
Ania is a richly qualified and experienced health and fitness professional specialising in Pilates, yoga, pranayama breathing techniques and meditation. She has a holistic approach and over 15 years of experience. She holds a Masters degree in Exercise & Sport Science, certification in Mat Pilates P.H.I. (Powerhouse Institute of Pilates), Mat Pilates I.F.T.A. (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America), Fitness and Health Professional A.C.S.M. (American College of Sports Medicine), Yoga Instructor A.A.A.I./I.S.M.A. (American Aerobic/Sports Medicine Association International) and she is a REPs level three Advanced Fitness instructor in the U.K. To deepen her knowledge and experience in yoga, meditation and breathing, she went to the Himalayan mountains in India to train with the internationally recognised and fully accredited Yoga Alliance school. Pilates, in combination with yoga and meditation has helped her find her own inner peace and purpose in life and her aim is to help others find theirs. Clients describe Ania’s classes as ‘life-changing’ and ‘transformational’.
“Whilst I originally trained as a fitness professional, I soon began to appreciate the extraordinary power of the mind. I believe in a more holistic approach to achieving wellbeing and longevity through a combination of good nutrition and exercise for both body and mind. Pilates, in combination with Yoga and Meditation, help me find my own inner strength, peace and purpose in life. My aim, through teaching these disciplines to other people, is to help them find theirs.”
VALENTINA
VALENTINA FRUZZETTI
As well as being a Pilates teacher, Valentina is a professional dancer, dance teacher & artistic director. She trained with the Body Control Pilates Association, gaining her basic matwork qualification in 2016, and has since gone on to study Intermediate Pilates, Advanced Reformer and has completed various special population courses. Valentina is a passionate, energetic and experienced teacher with a great track record of improving a client’s knowledge and understanding of Pilates. She is results orientated and is dedicated to achieve the highest possible standards.
“Pilates is learning how to move the body in the best ways possible and my mission is to enable all of my clients to increase their connection to their bodies and to healthy movement. I have the ability to inspire passion, and for me it is crucial to share this, teach the knowledge I have and learn from every body I meet. Relationship and trust with my clients are my priority as we work toward goals.”