Linda Rhodes - Founder
and Owner
Linda has been teaching Pilates since 2000 and has taught and practiced the Lotus and the Rose Pranayama Yoga for more than 30 years. It was teaching yoga that led her to Pilates.
Qualified to teach all levels of mat (beginners to advanced) and across all studio equipment from the Reformer and Cadillac to the Chair and Ladder Barrel Linda is our most experienced teacher.
YAMUNA Body Rolling is Linda’s latest achievement, and another skill which can be used to great effect in private sessions and classes alike. it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Sarah Liston - Owner
Sarah is a Master Teacher and 3rd Generation classical Pilates instructor. That means Sarah’s teacher (Lesley Logan) was trained by Jay Grimes, Jay Grimes was trained by Joseph Pilates himself.
Sarah fell in love with the way Pilates made her feel...stronger and more balanced. Pilates changed her perception of her body and what it could achieve.
Initially trained with BODY CONTROL PILATES in 2011 Sarah teaches all levels of matwork from beginners to advanced and she is qualified to teach during pregnancy.
In 2022, Sarah completed a Classical Pilates Mentorship and is trained across all Studio equipment and teaches group Cadillac, Group Reformer and Studio Sessions.
Jo Ripley
Linda suggested Jo should think about teaching so she did! That was in 2005!! Jo is a Qualified Matwork teacher with a wealth of certifications for special populations including bone health, MS, Parkinson's, Breast Cancer rehab, C- section, pregnancy, post hip op, older people and other medical conditions.
Jo is an avid user of the small equipment and loves to incorporate balls, bands, rollers, weights and any other toys into class to make it more challenging..
Sharon Usher
Linda introduced Sharon to Pilates and she has been part of the EQ teaching team since 2008!
Sharon is qualified to teach Pilates mat, Reformer and Cadillac from beginners to advanced as well as Reformer Jumpboard.
Sharon’s certifications also include the smaller studio equipment, namely the Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector as well as small accessories like the Ball, Band, Roller and Magic Circle.
Ali Whillis
Ali was first drawn to Pilates whilst working in America to complement her fitness and therapy skills. She and quickly fell in love with the Pilates method and it’s versatile and functional benefits for all ages and levels; restoring her own body after many years of high impact activities.
Ali has been teaching since 2006 and is qualified in Mat and Reformer with additional certificates in Cadillac, Barrels and small equipment. Ali has also completed studies in Injuries, various special populations as well as biomechanics.
Samantha Baker
Samantha started practicing yoga about 25 years ago and tried many styles over the years, each one each brought it's own benefits. During pregnancy she took up Pilates at EQ and yoga took a back seat. 10 years later Samantha rejoined Linda's Pranayama class to practice Yoga and learn to teach it; qualifying with the Lotus and the Rose in August 2018.
Samantha has become fascinated by the body and has since gained her Body Control Pilates Mat certification and is also qualified to teach Reformer.
Claire Ho
Claire has been practicing Pilates for about ten years; it really helped her following a back injury. Claire loves how Pilates makes you feel mentally and physically stronger and admits she’s in better shape now than in her 20's!
Claire is a Back4Good Low Back Pain Practitioner with in depth knowledge of a range of adapted Pilates exercises which can help in the prevention and management of low back pain. Claire is also qualified to teach Reformer
Yvonne Martin
Yvonne began Pilates in 2014 looking for something to help facilitate running & help build overall strength. The Pilates method ticked all the boxes & she was quickly hooked. In 2017 Yvonne completed her Mat Pilates teaching training to share her knowledge and enable others to reap all the physical and mental benefits.
In 2022 Yvonne completed her Reformer qualification with Body Control Pilates, London. Yvonne is also qualified in TRX suspension Method and Freestyle Fitness Yoga.