Teachers

The Garage Studio was born after seeing the life-changing impact Pilates could have when taught correctly. Seeing other Pilates teachers “qualify” over a weekend, Murielle was determined to create a safe place with high quality care in the heart of the community.

Murielle’s classes are functional, effective and fun, with an emphasis on understanding good posture/movement, applying it to everyday life and performance to empower you for a lifetime.

In 20+ years of teaching, she’s picked up a thing or two! Murielle is qualified to the highest level of Pilates Teaching (Level 4), and is trained to teach every body regardless of their condition, specialising in chronic lower back pain.

There are too many qualifications to mention. Here are a few: Body Control Pilates – 1999, Iyengar Yoga – 2006, Back4good® practitioner since 2011, Member of Backcare (the national back pain association in the UK), the National Exercise Register and the Pilates Association.

Find out more about Pilates East Sheen here.

Jelica turned to Pilates after her dance career had to stop because of an injury. Her growing interest led her to study the Pilates method. She trained in Edinburgh with Pilates Foundation, qualifying as a matwork teacher in 2008 and as a Studio teacher in 2012. She’s also experienced in teaching ante- and post-natal Pilates. 

In addition to matwork, Jelica also has a special bond with the apparatus repertoire that is rich and graceful. Deep strength, agility, balance, advanced technique and complex dynamics come together in these exercises.

Jelica teaching style is influenced by dance and incorporates other movements along with the original Pilates repertoire. She loves to show people how moving more can change their lives for the better.

Find out more about Pilates East Sheen here.

Astrid has been practicing Pilates for nearly 20 years. A perfect remedy for her lower back pain and overall wellbeing, she decided to turn a passion into a career and became a Body Control Pilates Mat work Teacher in July 2021. She still attends Pilates classes regularly and professional workshops to continually expand her knowledge and skills.

Astrid enjoys sharing her love for Pilates with others, making strong connections with all her clients, encouraging them to develop their potential from the moment they enter the studio.

Astrid provides a well thought out, balanced class, delivered with clear instructions, using small props to add challenge and playful twists to familiar exercises for variety and to bring a smile to the class.

Astrid likes a challenge but also encourages clients to work at their own pace. It is ‘your class’, ‘your body’!

Not only will you feel lighter and brighter when you leave, her warmth and positivity will have you coming back for more!

In August 2021, Freya qualified as a BASI Mat Instructor and started to teach at the studio in St Albans where she took classes for a number of years.

Freya has since gone on to teach in leafy Hertfordshire, Hillingdon (to include a high performance sprint squad), and is now also teaching in South West London.

Alignment is a key Pilates principle that Freya encourages in every class. She inspire clients to leave her class a little bit taller, more confident in their body and with a spring in their step.

Freya is qualified to teaching Pilates but also Pre & Post Natal Pilates, Yoga & Barre.

With a Master’s in Choreography and Dance Techniques and a trained eye for movement, AJ brings a dynamic and personalised approach to Pilates. She is a certified Body Control Pilates teacher, Level 3 Personal Trainer, and Long-Term Conditions Specialist, with extensive experience working with a wide range of clients, including those new to Pilates and those managing long-term conditions.

AJ teaches classes that focus on building strength, improving mobility, and enhancing overall movement quality, ensuring that every session is engaging, effective, and tailored to individual needs.

Known for her relatable and down-to-earth teaching style, AJ makes Pilates accessible to everyone—whether you’re starting your journey or looking to refine your technique. She also believes that movement should be enjoyable, so expect expert guidance, thoughtful progressions, and a few laughs along the way!

Natalie’s Yoga Birth class prepares women body and mind to have a straightforward birth. 80% of attendees have natural, healthy, positive birth experiences which is way above the 30% national average.

Natalie’s many years as a birth doula (she has supported over 500 births), her national support site tellmeagoodbirthstory.com and her two books How to Have a Baby and Why Home Birth Matters are all part of the professional and caring service.

Central to the confidence the class brings are the movement, release and breath work practiced in a safe, caring and supportive environment. It gives you the chance to find space, ease and release, to understand how to work with your body in labour.

Natalie has been running her classes at The Garage Studio since 2009.

Find out more about our Mum Fitness classes here.