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Pilates Teachers

Our vibrant community of teachers are all highly trained, passionate about what they do and very experienced. They are dedicated to providing you the best instruction and inspiration. By building on your strengths, our teachers help you reach the Optimum You in a learning environment that is positive, inspiring and engaging.  All of our teacher are unique in their own style and are encouraged to bring their personality and individual approach to class.  We strive to make your experience at the studio safe, fun and with an interesting mix of different teachers.

CAROLINE BRENNAN

Caroline is excited to join the team at Optimum You Yoga studio and sharing her passion for Pilates.

Her journey began some 25 years ago as a Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist, teaching Aerobics, Body Conditioning and Indoor Cycle Classes – it was during this time Pilates hit the UK market and Caroline was fortunate to be working for a health club provider who embraced the trend and it was literally a ‘light bulb moment” and went on to train with many Pilates and Yoga Training providers to bring a movement integration class, that has variation, whilst maintaining the principles of pilates:

  • Centering
  • Concentration
  • Control
  • Precision
  • Breath
  • Flow

“Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit”  (Joseph Pilates)

Pilates is not just about great posture and rock-hard core. It is more than just a physical exercise, and can radically enhance mental, emotional and spiritual well being too.

Caroline looks forward to meeting you in the studio.

LOU TRINDER

My passion for Pilates grew when a class was introduced at my place of work. With a hectic media job in London and 3 young children, Pilates became a reset tool at the start of each week. I loved how it didn’t matter if i was feeling exhausted or a bit blue, an hour of Pilates on a Monday lunchtime never felt like a chore and I’d step back to my desk feeling far more positive and prepared mentally for the week ahead. I could quickly see and feel the benefits physically too and relished the opportunity to learn new moves and challenge my body. And so my Plan B was born and as we relocated from London to Market Harborough I transitioned from my desk job to Pilates teacher. I continue to enjoy attending classes and taking courses to develop my teaching skills, so I can share my enthusiasm for the principles of Pilates in my own classes.

MANDY BLAIR

I am a qualified Body Control Pilates (BCP) teacher giving you the assurance that I have had rigorous theoretical and practical training, and completed many hours of supervised teaching and exams, in order to stand before you! My continued membership of the Body Control Pilates Association requires me to complete annual continuing professional development – something I am passionate about.

As a teacher, my aim is to help you move more efficiently, enabling you to face the movement challenges of your daily life with freedom and an easy grace. Consistent attendance will help improve your posture, mobility, balance, co-ordination and confidence. I don’t make promises to transform your body (!) but with time and consistent attendance, I can help you build a body that you feel healthier in and rises to the challenges you present to it.

In my classes, I will help you develop understanding of the aim of each exercise and how to perform with precision – concentrating on alignment, breathing and centring. Developing this understanding of the what, why and how of each exercise, is where you start to gain the maximum benefit. My classes are progressive and increase in difficulty over time. I have a warm, welcoming style and work to build a supportive community. Expect a sense of fun, I love to see you smile (or is that gritting your teeth?!) as you work through my class.

Also good to know:

I have a First Class Honours Degree in Human Movement Studies.
I am a qualified Back4Good teacher, specialising in helping clients with low back pain.
I am currently working towards my Bone Health qualification to offer specialist classes for those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.
I am a supervising teacher for BCP.

MICHAL AVRIEL

Michal has been a Pilates and fitness instructor for over 23 years.  She is 47 years old, with 3 children, and came to England from Israel about eight months ago, following her husband’s work.

All her life she has been involved in the fitness industry and back in Israel, ran two studio spaces, one focused on Reformer Pilates classes and the other with a broader range of fitness classes.

Here in the UK she was delighted to discover the Optimum You community and beautiful studio space. She now runs her 1-1 and duet Reformer Pilates classes in the smaller private studio room. You can book the 1-1’s sessions directly by emailing michal.avriel@gmail.com or contacting her on: 0775 472 3478.

Michal has a wealth of experience and knowledge and her style of teaching is both dynamic and fun and will get great results.

Michal also teaches a group mat Pilates class on Friday mornings as part of the weekly timetable.

Karmi Yogi Programme

Share Your Good Vibes and Get Free Yoga

Our Karmi Yogi Energy Exchange program gives students the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice, regardless of their financial situation.

Karmi Yogi’s are an integral part of our studio family – their passion and dedication is what makes our community special. In exchange for working 4 hours per week cleaning and supporting the studio, Karmi Yogi’s will receive unlimited yoga and lots of other perks!

Want to become a bigger part of our community in exchange for free yoga? Have 4 hours a week to spare? Our Karmi Yogi Energy Exchange program is for you!

To apply or if you know someone who would like to be considered, simply contact us at hello@optimumyouyoga.com