ABOUT ME
My name is Ashiya Eastwood. I’m a comprehensively certified Pilates teacher from Manchester. At my city centre studio, I teach private pilates sessions across mixed apparatus: namely, the Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel and Mat.
I work with clients from all walks of life: beginners, fellow teachers, footballers, dancers and gym goers, people dealing with chronic pain and injuries, and more. Every person is different, and it’s my job to work to the body in front of me. The beauty of private sessions is that we work collaboratively, taking into account the individual’s needs. As such, we build our practice together over time.
In addition to in-person privates, I teach group mat classes over Zoom. Joseph Pilates considered mat Pilates to be the crown jewel of the system and I agree!
I did my training through BASI Pilates; first in matwork, in which I trained in 2023 and certified early 2024. I then went on to the full comprehensive program, which involves teaching across large apparatus including the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, F2 System and more. This is a rigorous qualification that involves 500 hours of teaching, observation and practice, two written exams, a case study, and two practical exams. I completed this training in May-September 2024, and achieved full comprehensive certification in May 2025.
Prior to teaching Pilates, I worked and trained in the arts. I studied at Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths, worked in arts publishing for several years, and spent the best part of a decade writing, recording and performing as a musician. At the end of August 2024 I left my position as editor of The Modernist magazine to go full-time with teaching. I like to apply the creativity from my past to my Pilates teaching through flow, movement and imagery.
If you have any questions, or you’d like to work with me, get in touch here.
I strongly believe that Pilates can benefit everyone. My aim is to help people move and feel better, grow stronger and gain confidence.
Live Zoom group classes are programmed for all levels: complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from the session thanks to modifications and progressions, which will be offered throughout.
The on-demand platform, which includes previous live Zoom classes, will grow over time to include other class forms; differing lengths, body focus, ability level and use of props. New classes will be added regularly.
During private sessions (which can take place in my studio or over Zoom), I work to the body in front of me, tailoring exercises to your specific requirements, whether you’re a sportsperson, or recovering from injury, or someone with little fitness experience.
Privates are also ideal for people looking to hone their technique, or try the more advanced work that wouldn’t be suitable for teaching during mixed ability group classes.
