The Pilates in Motion Founders

Anoushka and Mike, who share their personal life as well as professional life, have combined their knowledge, experience and passion for the Pilates Method to create a fantastic Pilates retreat. Their chemistry, warmth and welcoming approach creates the perfect environment for anyone who wants to practice and learn about Pilates.

 

Anoushka Boone

Founder - Teacher

Anoushka is one of the UK's pre-eminent Pilates teachers. Anoushka began her training with Alan Herdman and then travelled to the United States to further her education with a number of teachers, the most influential of which was Eve Gentry (who trained with Joseph Pilates and taught for many years in his studio). Anoushka has been teaching one-to-one, small studio classes, and group matwork classes for over 18 years. This experience has given her a very detailed understanding of the Pilates Method, which is augmented by her knowledge of Yoga, Tai Chi and Shiatsu. Anoushka brings a unique and intuitive approach to her teaching, and has many loyal clients, including a number of fellow teachers.

Anoushka has served on the Board of The PILATESfoundation® UK, as a Treasurer, as well as leading the Workshop Committee for a number of years and is a strong believer in Continuing Education within the Pilates profession. She currently serves on the Education Committee. In September 2003, Anoushka qualified as a GYROTONIC® Teacher and has completed the GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Teacher Training Course.

Mike Perry

Founder - Teacher

Mike's introduction to Pilates came as a result of a lower back injury, partly caused by a passion for running but without proper muscular balance or physical awareness. Needing to cut back on running, he turned to cycling and triathlon instead but still suffered recurring bouts of severe back pain. On the recommendation of an osteopath he began Pilates studio classes and within a few sessions had decided to apply to train to be a Pilates teacher.

Given that, at the time, dance was the usual background for teachers, Mike felt very fortunate that Dominique Jansen was willing to take on a carpenter and cabinet maker as a trainee. He qualified as a Pilates matwork teacher in 2003 and completed his training in 2004.

Mike has been teaching Pilates full-time since 2003 along with being a guest teacher on both the Pilates in Motion teacher training course and another of the PILATESfoundation’s® accredited courses since 2005.