Meet the Team
Think Progress, not perfection
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Emma Louise McGlenFounder, InstructorEmma 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. Emma used both Yoga and Pilates 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. 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". |
Hannah BullimoreYoga InstructorHannah began practising yoga six years ago to help her body and mind cope with chronic autoimmune disease. She believes yoga has the power to help anyone and everyone. She is a 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Cosmic Kids Children's Yoga Teacher and Writer. She particularly loves teaching slow flow and gentle yoga as well as meditation. Hannah also teaches writing and yoga workshops as well as meditation workshops to help students discover the ultimate relaxing practice for them. Hannah's classes always include a short guided meditation to ease you into savasana and to help you carry mindfulness off the mat and into your every day life.
When she's not teaching yoga, Hannah is either reading, writing or walking her gorgeous chocolate Labrador, Charlie. |
Terri Anne EdgarYOGA INSTRUCTORAfter practicing yoga at home for years I decided it was time to begin taking classes to further advance my practice.
I immediately fell in love with hot yoga and the more dynamic flow classes. I’ve since practised a wide range of different yoga styles and recently completed my 200 hour YTT in London. I love teaching yoga and my aim is to share this amazing experience with others, the benefits of yoga on your body and mind are endless. I have recently left my job at Gateshead Council after 17 years to fully immerse myself into my passion for yoga. I meet so many interesting and amazing people through teaching yoga and I think anyone who practises regularly would agree that it can truly transform your life. |
Sarahpilates InstructorHaving been a Pilates devotee myself for a few years; in 2007 I decided to take the plunge and become an instructor. I qualified as a Personal Trainer and GP referral specialist and then went on to become a mat Pilates teacher. Lots of my work over the past ten years has been with special populations such as pre and postnatal, older adults and also people with physical and learning disabilities.
I love watching clients on their journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle and take great pride in the fact that through Pilates I can help them reduce aches and pains and even prevent future injuries. |
SusanYOGA INSTRUCTORI first tried yoga in my 20's and found the relaxation part so difficult I stopped going back. Years later after sitting at a PC for hours I knew my body and mind needed help. Luckily I found a yoga teacher who helped me through my relaxation issues and I grew to love every aspect of the practice. I never planned to teach yoga and did the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course to learn more about the history and philosophy of yoga. I loved the course so much that I wanted to learn more and completed the BWY 500hr Diploma in March. I see yoga practice as a life-long journey and love passing on the knowledge I have gained and sharing my journey with the students who come to classes. Some people have certain expectations or even worries when going to a yoga class for the first time but my advice is to just let go of your expectations and come along with an open mind...the most important thing is that you are making time for your own self-care, which can only be an amazing thing :)
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About Pilates & Yoga Studio Ltd
At Pilates and Yoga Studio Ltd, we know how you feel. We have been in your shoes, feeling stressed and not knowing where to turn. We understand how hard it can be to fit into larger classes, which is why we keep our classes at a smaller size as well as provide private sessions.
We'd like you to know that you have our attention, and we want to work with you to get your health and wellness on track. Contact us today and see how we can improve life for you. Flexibility has never come more natural, and neither has our ability to teach you how to look after yourself.
We'd like you to know that you have our attention, and we want to work with you to get your health and wellness on track. Contact us today and see how we can improve life for you. Flexibility has never come more natural, and neither has our ability to teach you how to look after yourself.