Our Team

Phoebe May Newman

Phoebe is a yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner who weaves together the practical and the magical. Passionate about sharing tools that can elevate everyday life, she also creates space for awe, wonder and deeper connection.

Her sessions invite you to listen to the wisdom of your body, attune to subtle shifts and cultivate greater self-trust. Through movement, breath and presence, Phoebe encourages you to slow down, reconnect and leave feeling cleansed, energised and more connected to yourself.

Kirsty Spencer

Kirsty fell in love with Pilates over ten years ago and became a Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor in 2021. Her teaching is rooted in the six fundamental principles of Pilates — breath, centring, control, precision, flow and concentration — with a contemporary edge to bring an extra challenge and burn.

Kirsty believes Pilates should be both challenging and enjoyable, creating classes where everyone feels welcome, supported and encouraged to progress.

Since qualifying, she has also completed her Tower training and is currently training as a Functional Wellness Practitioner.

Vicky Parkinson

Victoria is a Level 3 qualified Mat Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence and body awareness through mindful movement.

Having used Pilates to rebuild her own core strength, improve her posture and rediscover confidence after having three children, Victoria understands first-hand the positive impact Pilates can have. This experience inspires her supportive and encouraging approach to teaching, helping clients move well, feel strong and enjoy the process.

Victoria blends contemporary Pilates with the classical repertoire, with a focus on precision, control and breath. She also incorporates props and light weights to bring variety, challenge and progression to her classes.

Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, her aim is for you to leave feeling stronger, more balanced and empowered.

Cathy Burdett

Cathy first fell in love with Pilates as a university student and has been passionate about sharing its benefits for both body and mind ever since. She initially trained in Matwork with the Pilates Foundation before going on to qualify in Reformer and Pilates apparatus.

Her teaching is rooted in the classical Pilates system, while also drawing on current knowledge and understanding of the body. Cathy enjoys helping students develop strength, flexibility and confidence through mindful, considered movement, creating supportive classes where everyone can work at their own pace.

Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, Cathy is passionate about encouraging and supporting you throughout your sessions.

Lynn Nalbantoglu

With over 31 years of teaching experience, Lynn brings a wealth of knowledge to her Yoga, Mat and Reformer Pilates classes.

Her teaching centres around dynamic, full-body movement, using breath and control to create a flowing practice that builds strength, improves flexibility and encourages greater body awareness.

Lynn offers thoughtful modifications throughout her classes, making them welcoming and accessible even for complete beginners, while still providing challenge and progression for more experienced students.

Expect an energising, purposeful practice designed to move and strengthen the whole body.

Liz Higginbottom

Liz has been teaching Yoga since 2003 and Mat Pilates since 2005, later adding Gyrotonic to her practice in 2013. With many years of experience as both a teacher and dancer, she brings a deep understanding of movement, alignment and the importance of working with — rather than against — the body.

Her own experience of injury through dance has shaped an empathetic and considered teaching style. Liz is attentive to individual needs and limitations, offering thoughtful guidance and adaptations to help students move safely and confidently.

At the heart of her teaching is a respect for technique, breath and alignment, creating a practice that feels purposeful, supportive and grounded.

Hannah Goodwin

Hannah is a yoga teacher, senior health and welfare advisor and first aid instructor, with almost two decades of experience working in healthcare. She is passionate about empowering people with simple, accessible tools to support their health and wellbeing.

Her approach combines mindful movement, breathwork and conscious rest, creating practices that support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hannah believes yoga can be a powerful tool for developing greater self-awareness, managing stress and nurturing emotional balance.

Her classes offer a welcoming space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and develop a deeper awareness of what your body and mind need.

Jess Phillips

Jess creates grounded, accessible and authentic classes where students of all experience levels can move, breathe and reconnect with themselves. Trained in Vinyasa, Mandala Vinyasa, 4Beat and Yin, she offers practices ranging from restorative to dynamic.

Jess invites curiosity about yoga beyond the poses, exploring what the practice can teach us about life both on and off the mat. She first came to yoga through its impact on her nervous system and her relationship with her body and the world around her, and stayed for the community and depth of the practice.

Breath and music are woven throughout her classes, creating an experience that is both immersive and grounding. Students often describe Jess's presence as calm and reassuring.

Saffron Peacock

Saffron is a Level 3 Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor based in East London.

Her teaching combines contemporary and classical Pilates, with a strong emphasis on the core principles of the practice. Expect controlled, purposeful full-body flows designed to build strength, encourage mindful movement and help you connect with your body.

Saffron encourages everyone to work at a level that feels right for them, creating space to find your own challenge within each class.

Her aim is simple: for you to leave feeling stronger, happier and energised.

Nicole Burnett

Nicole is a Vinyasa Yoga teacher passionate about creating calm, welcoming spaces where students can reconnect with themselves through movement and breath.

Her classes combine thoughtful sequencing and mindful transitions with a balance of strength and softness. Nicole encourages students to move with curiosity, listen to their bodies and find a practice that feels right for them, whether they are new to yoga or have an established practice.

Expect an intentional and grounding practice that invites you to explore movement and breath, leaving you feeling energised, restored and more connected to yourself.