Meet Your INstructors
Our highly qualified team of Pilates and Yoga Instructors lead our group classes at our boutique Yoga & Pilates studios in Guildford and Darlington. We are fortunate to have such a talented instructing team, with many of our instructors also holding impressive tertiary qualifications in various fields such as physiotherapy, exercise, sports and rehabilitation science, nutrition, Chinese medicine along with qualifications in Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Barre and Clinical Pilates.
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Studio Manager | Senior Pilates Instructor
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented and highly experienced Senior Pilates Instructor and Studio Manager on board the team at Manna.
After living in the UK for 11 years, Barbi now lives in Perth and is eager to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives here. Barbi is a certified personal trainer, pre and post-natal coach and Lagree instructor, with extensive experience in Reformer Pilates at some of London’s top boutique fitness studios. She also has a wealth of experience in injury prevention, corrective training and specialised training for pregnant and post-natal clients.
Barbi believes in a holistic approach to fitness, incorporating meditation, yoga, and breathwork into her own personal practice. She tailors every session to focus on both body and mind, fostering a holistic approach that considers overall well-being and encourages mental clarity alongside physical fitness.
Be sure to try out one of Barbi’s classes soon – you will not be disappointed!
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Senior Pilates Instructor
Laura is a practicing musculoskeletal physiotherapist and reformer Pilates instructor with extensive experience with 1:1 instructing and group classes. Laura is highly skilled in developing uniquely tailored session plans and identifying and catering for client with injuries/pain difficulties.
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Senior Pilates Instructor
Our senior instructor, Molly, has high level diploma qualifications in Professional Pilates Instruction and extensive experience teaching in reformer studios. She prides herself on providing a welcoming class environment and is passionate about individual care in classes with a special interest in perinatal Pilates.
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Pilates Instructor
Gabriella is a certified Reformer Pilates instructor.
Our Pilates community is always raving about Gab's creativity and unique class plans as well as her warmth and genuine care for people.
Growing up very sports oriented, Gabriella lived an active lifestyle. But after finishing school she came down with intense fatigue due to illness and that’s when she found a love for low impact Pilates. She now studies part-time Chinese Medicine and Functional Nutrition as well as completing her Diploma of Clinical Pilates. She just loves how Pilates supports one’s wellbeing, increases mobility and gives anyone the chance to gain in strength and confidence.
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Senior Pilates Instructor
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Senior Pilates Instructor
Our senior instructor, Sammy, is broadly skilled with an elite gymnastics background, tertiary level qualifications in exercise, sports and rehabilitation science and psychology as well as her Pilates training. She is committed to developing strong, respectful relationships in the studio to provide a safe and encouraging environment for clients.
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Pilates Instructor
Emily is a qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor, and she is currently completing her Diploma in Pilates. She is passionate about creating a supportive and welcoming class environment, tailoring her teaching to meet the unique needs of each individual. As a mum of three, Emily emphasises the balance between wellness and family life, highlighting the importance of movement and maintaining a healthy body.
Emily invites you to join her classes, where you'll work together to set goals, celebrate achievements, and build a stronger, healthier you.
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Yoga & Pilates Instructor
Amens is a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor who loves helping people move, stretch and feel good in their bodies. Amen’s classes focus on deep stretches, mobility and building full-body strength—so you’ll leave feeling both open and strong. With her background in both Pilates and Yoga, Amen focuses on alignment to help you deepen your practice wherever you are.
Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, move with more ease, or just unwind, Amen will guide you through a practice that just feels good!
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Yoga Instructor
Mariana started her yoga journey as a way to manage scoliosis pain, and from the very first class, she was hooked. The combination of breath, movement, and stillness opened a door to something far deeper than just physical relief—it became a passion, a way of living.
As a Vinyasa, Rocket, Yin, and Oss yoga teacher, as well as a sports nutritionist, Mariana is deeply committed to guiding others on their own journey of discovery, both on and off the mat. With over five years of teaching experience, Mariana strives to offer a practice that’s not only functional but also inspiring, blending mobility, flexibility, and strength with a creative vibe and energetic flows. Whether you’re moving, breathing, or simply being still, she wants to help you create space for more energy, comfort, and joy in your life.
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Yoga Instructor
Layla’s teaching style is centred around the power of the breath and its ability to create steadiness and ease, both in the most challenging poses and the gentler moments of practice. Her classes are designed to be accessible to all levels, with a focus on building awareness, cultivating mindfulness, and fostering a sense of inner calm.
Each class often begins with a Pranayama practice, guiding students to slow down and tune in, helping them find clarity and presence from the very start.
She is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming space where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired. Her intention is for each student to leave class with a sense of balance, an open heart, and a renewed energy to carry with them off the mat and into their day.
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Yoga Instructor
Tamara is a passionate yoga instructor with a diverse background and a deep commitment to supporting overall health and well-being. With qualifications in Prenatal , Yin, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and Vinyasa, Tamara brings a holistic approach to her teachings, blending mindful movement, breathwork, and healing techniques.
Her true passion lies in Vinyasa Yoga, where she creates dynamic, flowing sequences that allow students to connect deeply with their bodies, minds, and spirits. Drawing on her experience as a Midwife, Tamara has a special focus on women's health, offering a nurturing and empowering space for women to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally. She integrates her understanding of human anatomy into each practice, offering a compassionate and supportive environment for all stages of life.
Whether you're seeking to find balance, ease stress, or cultivate inner strength, Tamara offers classes that cater to all levels, ensuring that each student feels seen, heard, and supported on their yoga journey.
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Yoga Instructor
Mandy believes that yoga is a journey that goes far beyond the mat. She has been teaching yoga for 18 years, and her passion for it continues to grow with time.
Her bespoke classes are designed for all body types and levels, offering a beautiful blend of Yin postures, mindful meditation, soft music, and gentle touch (massage) to help you find balance and connect deeply with your sacred self.
Mandy is also a healing massage therapist who enjoys holding space and guiding people in their sacred sessions together. She is passionate about healthy food, healthy living, and loves animals.
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Pilates & Yoga Instructor
Alicia is a certified mat Pilates and Yin yoga instructor and has been leading classes for the last seven plus years. She is passionate about having a gentle and nurturing approach to movement which is inclusive of all individuals at any experience.
Alicia enjoys blending different forms of movement together, allowing for creativity and flow. She views Pilates and yoga as longevity practices, as they encourage strength and suppleness for both the body and mind.
Outside of teaching, she is a third-year Chinese medicine student at Endeavour College. She is constantly inspired by the body’s capacity to heal holistically and naturally.
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Pilates Instructor
Leah loves to create a fun and welcoming environment for her classes. She loves to motivate her clients to get the most out of the class. She loves to add lots of spicy sequences that will have you feeling the burn and feeling amazing by the end of class!
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Yoga Instructor
Beth-Marie has been practicing yoga since the late 90s. She still hears her first teacher’s voice whenever she practices today.
Over the decades she has worked on embodying the yogic principles she’s been exposed to. Finding inner peace and presence, experiencing life fully, embracing impermanence, and conscious breath.
Beth-Marie realised that her personal practice has given her knowledge that she could share with others, and she decided to complete a 350 hour yoga teacher training. Teaching yoga has been beautiful, challenging and exactly what she needed in life.
During her classes, she loves to share whatever deep and existential musings she’s been pondering. It’s hard being human, and she hopes that her classes can help to soften each students’ journey.
When she isn’t teaching, you can catch her meditating in nature, swimming in the healing ocean (even in winter!) and walking amongst the trees.
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Yoga Instructor
Amber is a passionate Vinyasa instructor, who believes that we are the experts of our own bodies, and values ‘finding what feels good’ in movement over the aesthetic of the pose.
Incorporating a balance of alignment, technique, and flow, Amber offers an open level practice with accessible options for beginners. She enjoys bringing play to the movement, and encourages her students to lean into challenge (when it feels right!).