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Joanne teaches mindful breath-led yoga, inspired by many great teachers along the way. Over the course of 14 years, her yoga practice has grown towards a keen interest in the energetic effects of postures and breath work, the grace of flowing movement, and the contemplative practices of meditation. She teaches a fusion of Hatha, Vinyasa flow, and Kundalini yoga. A love for words and poetry can be found weaved into her classes. Joanne is also a certified Reiki practitioner and intuitive healer.

Sophie draws on a variety of backgrounds including sports, dance, and Qi Gong during her yoga teaching. She teaches a strong flow of very creative, dynamic sequences that focus on building strength, stamina, and flexibility. For the last 15 years Sophie has trained in India and the UK, studying various yoga traditions, including Hatha, Sivananda, Ashtanga, and Iyengar. She has a background in triathlon and has developed a unique program of yoga for athletes. Sophie’s classes are energetic, imaginative, and motivating beyond the mat.

Erica’s love and appreciation for both general fitness and precise movement started early, with classical ballet training. She combines a degree in human communication science with qualifications in personal training, fitness instruction, and indoor cycling. Erica is equally happy helping people recover from serious injury and pushing people to achieve their fitness goals. For the majority of Erica’s career, she has worked for some of London's top financial institutions as a corporate fitness well-being adviser and personal trainer.

Stan is a lifestyle coach, personal trainer, and fitness specialist.

Malcolm is an exercise specialist using multiple disciplines to train a client base that spans a vast professional demographic from celebrities, producers, directors, and home executives. His classes have been a huge success in the fitness industry over the past 10 years. He aims to have you feeling energized, inspired, and wanting more.

Craig has been working in the fitness industry for over seven years and is well-versed in training both high-profile sporting athletes as well as fitness enthusiasts in and around London. With his depth of knowledge of sports performance, Craig has acquired a skill set that is second to none and works alongside some of the world's leading sports coaches and is a regular writer for fitness magazines. Craig specializes in strength and injury rehabilitation and running coaching.

George graduated degree in Sports Science and Biology, and has now spent over 20 years within the fitness industry. He has proven an extremely effective and motivational personal trainer over the years, with a wide base of expertise. He was senior fitness coach at Crystal Palace FC before becoming a senior trainer at Matt Roberts in Mayfair training many high profile clients. In the last few years his passion for skiing lead him to become a BASI ski instructor in Zermatt in Switzerland. George's philosophy to training ensures fun, effective, holistic solutions to every client's goals.

Kath began personal training 12 years ago and has gained many fitness qualifications. She likes to make sessions enjoyable but hard so her clients achieve the results they want with a smile on their face. She currently teaches group sessions in gyms and outdoors with a variety of clients. Coming from a sporty back ground means that she particularly enjoys training sport specific clients and groups. She has run various marathons including New York and London, mostly dressed up for charities. Kath is highly motivated and she will make sure that her fitness sessions bring out the energy in you.

Willan is a fantastic level 4 personal trainer, group instructor, sports massage therapist, and general practitioner referral specialist with over 20 years personal training experience. He began as a martial artist, then moved on to train as a dancer. He now runs his own company and trains people with medical conditions as well as working on these incredible retreats. Clients will be transformed both physically and mentally while with Willan on his structured programs.

Manchester-born, Brighton based, Chris has 10 years experience in the health and fitness industry. A published nutrition author, strength training specialist and a sought-after personal trainer in the field of fitness retreats. He continues to enjoy a successful varied career Including running his own bespoke training and nutrition service across the South East. Chris is a highly personable trainer and educator with an infectious passion and professionalism to create an environment where fitness goals are heard, nurtured and executed on in:spa retreats.

Alli is a nutritionist qualified from The Institute of Optimum Nutrition in 1996 and specializes in weight loss and fatigue as well as digestive and hormonal health. Alli frequently runs cookery workshops and has her own popular cookery book. She is now working on her second book of simple, healthy recipes. She has also created an eight-week program for weight loss and improved health which has been hugely successful since it began in 2012.

Mel's highly organized and extremely good at looking after guests, and it is a real bonus having her nutrition expertise along side her management skills. She fundamentally believes that eating well makes you feel better, as well as helping improve health. She likes good food and her consultations are always really enjoyable as well as informative.

Tanya is an incredible functional nutritionist and registered nutritional therapist. She creates bespoke weight loss packages using the functional medicine paradigm to again unravel the causes of individual’s reasons for incremental weight gain, plateauing, or inability to lose weight. She brings her passion and dedication to each client and empowers them to obtain their optimal health and well-being.

Emma is a registered nutritional therapist and a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists. She believes that if you know how to take care of your body, it will take care of you, and her ethos has been borne out of a love of food and a commitment to health. Currently running thriving clinics, Emma is experienced in all aspects of nutrition whilst specializing in weight loss, digestive health, and hormone regulation. Emma also teaches workshops in schools for both children and parents.

Nicky has always been passionate about sports and exercise and it has always played an integral part in her life for her own mental and physical well-being. After graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in Sports Science it was always her intention to find a role within the fitness industry, however, it wasn’t until after having her 2 children, that she decided to follow her calling and qualify as an Advanced Personal Trainer.

Heather is originally from Brooklyn, New York, has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and now teaches regularly in London. Her style of teaching is all about having fun, training hard and challenging yourself so you leave the class feeling fit and fierce. She believes in a balanced workout routine incorporating Mobility and Weight Training with Yoga and Stretch, since feeling strong and keeping yourself in tip top shape is vital for your wellbeing. Heather brings the special Brooklyn vibe to her live and online classes.