Meet Our Teachers


Find out a little more about our teachers here at The Studio SE6

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Sophie Tsavalos - Studio Owner

Yoga & Pilates Teacher

Sophie completed a 500 hour Yoga teacher training program with Yoga professionals in 2009 and qualified as a BASI Pilates teacher in 2021. Before this she was a fitness instructor, so has been teaching movement in some capacity for over 14 years.

Sophie’s style of teaching is very relaxed and light hearted. She teaches both Hatha flow with emphasis on good alignment and breath and Pilates for mixed abilities. Sophie believes that there is nothing more rewarding than seeing students progress in their practice, gaining strength, balance and self awareness, aswell as hearing their stories of what Yoga and/or pilates has done for both their body and mind and how it has benefitted their lives.

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Krista Wills

Hatha Flow & Restorative Yoga Teacher

Krista has been practicing yoga for over ten years and after a career break in 2008, decided to sign up for the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course which she enjoyed so much that she went on to join the Triyoga Teacher Training programme which she graduated from in 2013.

Krista teaches a slow flowing form of yoga in which poses are interlinked with the breath to leave you feeling relaxed, revived and restored!

It is Krista’s intention to help students develop a practice that will benefit them in some of the ways it has benefited her both physically and mentally. Kristas ethos is that it doesn't matter how young, old, big or small you are, anyone can try Yoga and start reaping the rewards almost straight away.

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Lina Petterson

Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga Teacher

Lina trained as a contemporary dancer before finding her way into yoga and eventually qualifying as a Yoga teacher in 2011.

Lina teaches Vinyasa and Hatha based classes with a sprinkle of inspiration from other styles of yoga and movement. The classes aim to help you build strength and increase flexibility in your body, calm your mind and hopefully bring a smile to your face.

 

Sarah Cross

Hatha Yoga & Hatha Flow Teacher

Sarah has had a committed yoga practice for over 20 years. In 2021 she completed a 300hr teacher training programme with triyoga, which included diploma certification with the British Wheel of Yoga. Under the teachings of Anna Ashby and Tony Watson this training included asana practice, the philosophy of yoga and anatomy and physiology.

Sarahs yoga practice style includes Hatha and Hatha Flow. Sarah aims to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who attend to practice yoga.

 

Abi Rogers

Pilates Teacher

Abi is a certified Level 3 Matwork Pilates teacher, with additional training in common orthopaedic conditions as well as pre and Post Natal Pilates.