Our teachers: Amanda

Amanda is a longstanding teacher at Pilates East. She has been practicing Pilates for 20+ years and teaching since 2010 after qualifying with Pilates Foundation and Pilates in Motion.

Amanda teaches across the studio teaching Private and Group Apparatus and Mat classes.

In between Amanda’s busy teaching schedule we caught up with her to find out about her love for Pilates and teaching.

Tell us about how you got into Pilates

I started Pilates after my son was born. I had a herniated disc and Pilates helped me recover.

How would you describe your teaching style?

I like classes to be focused but also fun.

What do you love most about Pilates?

I love the changes I see in clients’ bodies but also the changes in client confidence and mood and the friendships formed in classes.

Three favourite exercises?

Footwork, short spine, semi circle

If you could only use one piece of Apparatus, what would it be?

Cadillac

⁠One interesting fact we might not know about you?

I love writing and buying antiques

What motivates you?
Client progression

And lastly, why should everyone do Pilates?

Because it changes your mind and body in ways you’re not even aware of at the time. And because you never stop learning. Pilates always has something to teach you