Wendy is the founder of Gaia Pilates. She has been practising pilates for 20 years and teaching for 15, having originally trained with Body Control Pilates. From 2012 -20 she co-owned Peckham’s Gaia Studio from which Gaia Pilates is born.

A Back4Good practitioner she specialises in Pilates for Back Pain. Also trained in pre/post natal, osteoporosis, hypermobility and pilates for runners / sports performance. She takes a evidence-based approach and strives to get to know her clients to fully understand their needs and goals. She aims to provide a friendly, encouraging space where everyone feels welcome.

Mari is an experienced Body Control Pilates teacher, dance artist and movement director from Brazil. Her passion for movement and somatic practices is highly incorporated in her lessons, and her generous approach inspire clients of all walks of life to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Her classes focus on supporting people to be confident and have a joyful experience whilst introducing challenging exercises progressively. Mari takes pride at helping clients to develop a mindful, safe and effective workout.

Heeri has been practicing Pilates for 13 years now and recently qualified as a mat Pilates instructor with Body Control Pilates. She believes that Pilates can help everyone to feel better in their body whatever their lifestyle.

Ali is a Holistic Therapist specialising in Reiki, Sound Healing, Breathwork, and Touch Therapies to help people connect with their own inner calm and peace. By using these modalities, in 1;1’s and classes she creates a safe space for clients to explore and heal from within, uncovering their own potential for calm and balance in their lives.

Ali’s passion is to help you access your own power, and to assist you in discovering your inner peace and a deepen you understanding of how to feel soothed, rested & regulated. This can all support you in navigating life with a strong connection to your mind, body and own unique inner guidance system.

Ziggy is an integral part of Gaia Pilates. Having spent most of his life in a Serbian shelter he moved to Peckham a few years ago and now resides with Wendy - regularly assisting in her pilates classes.

Ziggy originally trained with The School of Hard Knocks and is dedicated to the continuing study of ‘Being a Well Behaved Dog’. He has made remarkable progress.

He looks forward to welcoming you in to Gaia Pilates (as long as you give him belly rubs and treats)