A woman with long, wavy blonde hair sits on a wooden chair covered with a pink blanket, smiling while looking at her wristwatch. She is wearing a black long-sleeve top, black pants, and beige socks. The setting appears to be a cozy indoor space with warm lighting, a mirror behind her, a zebra print pillow, a potted plant on a white side table, and a framed picture on the wall.

ABOUT

ASHIYA EASTWOOD. Comprehensively certified Pilates teacher, Manchester.

Qualifications

  • BASI PILATES Comprehensive GLOBAL PROGRAM (CERTIFICATION ATTAINED MAY 2025)

  • BASI PILATES Mat INTENSIVE PROGRAM (CERTIFICATION ATTAINED FEBRUARY 2024, BASI Pilates)

TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is precision-led, with a strong focus on technique and the mind-body connection. I use detailed cueing to help clients properly execute and feel the work as intended, so they get the most out of their practice.

It’s important to me that every client I work with feels supported, so my studio offers a positive environment where people from all walks of life can explore the Pilates method.

TEACHER, NOT INSTRUCTOR

To me, the best sessions are those that feel collaborative, where the client and I maintain a dialogue about their practice. I’m not simply telling clients what to do!

As a teacher, I ask questions, observe and make adjustments, working to the body in front of me. I also encourage clients to think about how the work feels as they move, and share feedback with me through the session. This informs my teaching, enabling me to modify or challenge as appropriate.

Pilates requires inner focus and concentration. When clients work this way, they’ll find a much deeper connection to the practice.

TRAINING & WORK HISTORY

I am comprehensively certified through BASI Pilates, which is an internationally renowned contemporary school with headquarters in Newport Beach, California.

I trained as a mat teacher first, in 2023, then undertook the BASI Comprehensive Global Training Program in 2024. Find out more about my training with BASI Pilates here.

Prior to teaching Pilates, I trained and worked in the arts (fine art, publishing, design) and toured/recorded as a musician. I like to apply this creativity to my Pilates teaching through flow, movement and programming.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies (Orthopaedics) — Samantha Wood (BASI Pilates, Certificate attained 2026)

  • Pilates for Athletes — Nicky Lal workshop (Fuerza Pilates)

  • Pre and Postnatal Pilates — Leah Stewart workshop (BASI Pilates / Pilates Anytime)

  • Pilates for Scoliosis — Madeleine Black workshop (Pilates Anytime)

  • Achieving the Athletic Edge — Rael Isacowitz workshop (BASI Pilates/ Pilates Anytime)

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with clients from all walks of life, including total beginners, people dealing with chronic pain and injuries, and those who simply want to move and feel better.

I also teach fellow Pilates teachers who want to prioritise their personal practice, and sports people including footballers, runners, horse riders and boxers.

Every person is different. The beauty of private sessions is that they’re responsive, adaptable, working specifically to the individual’s goals, body and lifestyle.

If you have any questions, or you’d like to work with me, get in touch here.