Teachers

Vicky opened Studio 21 way back in 2010, she teaches on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at the Yarm studio and Monday’s and Thursday mornings in the Saltburn studio and also manages the day-to-day running of the business. She teaches Antenatal Pilates, beginners matwork Pilates and the challenging Pilates equipment classes. Working with amateur and professional athletes is her passion and she also works with Middlesbrough Football Club’s 1st team and Under 18 and Under 23 squads.

‘For me, Pilates and Yoga is the relationship built between the body and the mind, it’s moving with an awareness of your body, your breath, how it feels physically and mentally. I believe in teaching natural, functional movement, and in helping people to regain this where it’s been lost and to show people how to improve it when they have it. I look forward to meeting you at the studio’.

Rhiannon’s special interests lie in the matwork sequences and choreography.  Outside of the studio, Rhiannon runs RYDC (Rhiactions Youth Dance Company), of which Studio 21 is a sponsor.

‘Dance and movement are my passions, I’ve been a teacher since I was 15 years old, and I love passing on my knowledge of movement and the body, so much so, some of you may have had a mini lecture off me, sorry, just don’t get me started lol! I really enjoy studying how different people move and I get very excited when I can get everyone moving at the same time (it’s the choreographer in me!)’.

Rachel is a very experienced local teacher who is currently covering Becky’s maternity leave, her classes are proving really popular.

”I have been teaching relaxation techniques and yoga based stretches, predominantly Hatha yoga, for 16 years. As a trained counsellor, I soon realised the benefits of yoga in nurturing my own self-care. Learning how to use the breath and body to promote health and well-being on a physical, emotional and cognitive level is something that everyone can do. This belief forms the basis of my teaching and I encourage others to use yoga practice to create positive change from within; increasing self-awareness and acceptance leading to inner peace and tranquility. My classes include a variety of postures and movements to improve flexibility, muscle tone, strength, coordination and balance. Using the breath whilst working on the physical body allows the participant to stay in the present moment, which aids relaxation by increasing body awareness and lung capacity.”

Becky’s been with the studio since 2018, she teaches most of the Yin and Vinyasa Yoga classes at both the Yarm and Saltburn Studio. Becky was previously a primary school teacher until she decided to teach Yoga full time.

‘My teaching style is fairly informal, not too serious, I like to crack jokes and I might call the elbow the knee, and get body parts confused. I try to be creative and get people to do things in different ways. ‘Yoga is a practice not perfect’ and it should be accessible to everyone.’

Tracey teaches the energetic Vinyasa Ashtanga Classes at the Saltburn Studio on a Thursday night.

”Coming from a performing background, I found a much needed sense of grounding and stability on my mat that was lacking in my career; it was a constant that always had my back and I wanted to be able to give that to other people. Generally speaking, I teach classes that are strong, steady and mindful. I endeavour to create and hold space for you to meet yourself where you’re at, each time you step on your mat, and I’ll meet you there too. I will encourage you to practice mindfully and connect with the subtle signals your body gives you to be fully present with yourself. I hope to remind clients that yoga isn’t just about the physical asana (poses); this is merely just the start. It isn’t about flexibility or the ability to touch your toes. It is about connecting with our inner being; beginning the journey toward finding our true self, and a more harmonious and fulfilling life. I now have 355 hours of certified training in various disciplines, and teach Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Hatha, Prenatal, Postnatal, Baby Yoga and Baby Massage.”

Hi I’m Anna, proud mum of two, originally from Ukraine but living in the UK for nearly a decade. I studied law and more recently worked as a debt adviser until I decided to flip my career and qualified as a yoga teacher and never looked back!

I love seeing the transformation of my students, feeling the shared joy of progress and the power it gives them.

Regardless of shape, size or age, yoga is for you if you have curiosity to look inside yourself and a thirst for improvements without judging.

Yoga helps us to make our bodies stronger, minds clearer and our souls kinder. Let’s change the world to a better place one breath at a time.

“Hi! I’m Katie. I started life as a dancer and I was lucky enough to work professionally travelling the world for 10 years until I retired my dancing shoes to start my little family. I have always been active and now especially postpartum I crave to feel good in my body.

You will find me dividing my time between being a mum to two beautiful girls, taking my handsome pooch on daily walks and finding some ‘me’ time on the mat. I love body conditioning and the many benefits it has for your body (and mind). I like to do things properly to maximise results and I really love to help guide other women to know their capabilities too.