About Pilates & Yoga Studio Ltd

Emma Louise McGlen

Founder, Instructor

Emma worked for the NHS for over 15 years, working within Occupational Therapy with Older Persons Mental Health, Palliative Care, Respiratory and Orthopaedics.
Due to her working with people with a vast range of long term health conditions and finding this role very rewarding she decided it was time for a career change.

After passing her Level 4 Specialist Postural Stability Instructor, Level 3 GP referral, Level 3 Mat based Pilates and Escape Pain courses Emma begin teaching classes for the over 50s in Gateshead with long term health conditions at as an Exercise Specialist at Move to Improve.

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Emma used both Pilates and Yoga to alleviate back pain and anxiety, and through this, she learned that she could teach others how to live better.

By launching Pilates and Yoga Studio Ltd, Emma has been able to hold small group sessions where the attention to detail and coaching is the number one priority, helping people to transfer their learning into their everyday lives.

In 2020 Emma went on to do a Pilates Mat Conversion With Body Control Pilates. The main focus of Body Control Pilates is the principle of encouraging natural movement. This is the vital foundation for avoiding injury and maintaining fitness regardless of age or ability. Body Control Pilates is remarkably effective - and medically-approved.
After successfully passing her qualification Emma is now a member of the Body Control Pilates Association – one of the largest Pilates organisation in Europe, Emma will have to undergo continuous professional development throughout the years to retain her prestigious membership.

Why does Emma love Pilates?
"because it is a very precise, intelligent exercise system, where the message is ‘Quality, not Quantity’.
It’s a way of learning how your body works that gives you the tools to improve your own posture, appearance and physical wellbeing".

Ben

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Hello, I am Ben, I am 34 and have been practicing Yoga since I was 19. I had a motorbike accident and was introduced to Yoga by a friend for therapeutic reasons. I haven't looked back since.

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I have practiced many styles Bikram, Sivananda and Ashtanga in different countries such as the UK, Turkey and India. I became a teacher to pass on the knowledge I have and to how to do that in the best way possible. Yoga has helped me inside and out and I know it can help us all. I teach from Beginner to Intermediate Hatha and Ashtanga including Vinyasa and Yin.

I like to be flexible and adaptable and allow for the energy of the day to guide the class. Classes can range from a slow and relaxing hip opening centered class to a full on sweaty breath focused vinyasa session.

I like to have a good level of communication and know how people are in the class so that they can get the best out of the class and me.

zoe moorton

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

In 2016, I trained in the foot of the Himalayas, India and have been teaching in a variety of styles since. My favourite thing about yoga is the warm buzz at the end of the class when everyone has messy hair, big smiles and are feeling more human.

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I tend to match my style and sequences to the energy of the room and always encourage students to listen to how they feel both mentally and within their bodies.

I teach in an inclusive, friendly and relaxed manner, always adapting to injuries and promoting safety. My goal is to make people relax, laugh and feel at home.

Greta HEath

YOGA INSTRUCTOR, Personal Trainer

“I’m a dedicated movement specialist who strongly believes in the health and stress relieving benefits of yoga and exercise. For me, it’s not about tracking the miles ran it's about how exercise makes you feel”

Whilst studying for a degree in Contemporary Dance, Greta discovered the restorative, physical and mental benefits of exercise and yoga. It was during her final year at university she become increasingly aware of how injury-prone dancers can be and wanted to supplement her own dance training with a practice that was both restorative and therapeutic.

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Having completed the 200hrs yoga teacher training Greta began exploring opportunities to teach and realised that she had a great passion for working with people and helping them to discover the benefits of yoga. It also helped her in understanding how her own body operates and how best to work with students therapeutically. To further complement her dance and yoga training Greta has also completed further qualifications in The Alexander Technique, Yin Yoga, Personal Training and Exercise referral.

Greta’s classes focus on relieving stress and promoting wellbeing through movement. Her classes are always designed around individual needs and are aimed at improving concentration and restoring balance as well as increasing physical fitness. With her background in yoga and dance Greta always places great emphasis on the fluidity of movement and the importance of breath in movement. She teaches a range of styles including Vinyasa flow, Hatha and Yin Yoga. She also teaches dance and exercise classes in a variety of settings around the North East.