Our Founders
Gabrielle and Kami first started their journey together through the Alan Herdman Pilates Teacher Training Course. Alan Herdman is an elder in the UK Pilates industry. After training they both continued to work together in many different Pilates Studios focusing on Classical Pilates and also exploring other movement forms such as Yoga, which they both have a great interest in.
Over the years of working together and continuing to learn and explore movement through discussion and practice, they have built a style of teaching and principles which focuses on clean and clear technique looking at postural anatomy, breath and positive energy. Looking inquisitively at the individual.
Since these first years, the studio has grown into its vision of a space where many different movement disciplines exist in a holistic way with an overarching principle of positive healthy movement in a welcoming space.
Gabrielle Boyd Heatly
Gabrielle’s ethos is to work with each individual as an individual, getting them to connect the mind, body, alignment and breath in a powerful and enjoyable way.
Gabrielle trained at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and went on on to perform as a contemporary dancer. During her dancing career, she faced a number of injuries and found the only way to regain her strength and return to the stage was through Pilates.
As a result of these experiences, Gabrielle became hungry for a deeper understanding of the body and the Pilates method. She decided to train with Alan Herdman, a key figure in UK Pilates. Gabrielle initially specialised in remedial Pilates and then expanded her training further by studying the Classical method. Gabrielle also regualry practices Yoga alongside her Ballet and contemporary dance classes.
Gabrielle has also gone through the amazing experience of having two children, deepening her understanding and connection to Pre and Postnatal work.
Kami Chavdarova
Kami’s style of teaching focuses on healthy, functional movement with breath and good alignment helping each pupil get stronger and better connected within their own physicality. Her first experience with the Pilates method was during her University years when she first realised the benefits of this technique in helping improve her posture. Exercise and wellness has always been a part of Kami's life as she comes from a family of a professional sports player and a medical nurse so it seemed natural to continue down that path.
Kami had been practicing Pilates for a number of years before she decided to train as a teacher with Alan Herdman. This initial training involved remedial / contemporary Pilates. Kami continued to deepen her knowledge by training in the Classical method and completed the Advanced Classical Training Program with The Pilates Center, Boulder, Colorado.
As well as Pilates, Kami regularly practices Yoga and enjoys running, hiking, indoor rock climbing. She is a firm believer that leading an active life and incorporating movement in a daily routine can help people feel happier and more energised.