Arran Knight Pilates studio example
“A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy exercise ”
What is Pilates?
Pilates is an exercise technique developed through the joint lens of sports science and dance method. It aspires for length in a muscle rather than bulk. Its tools for achieving this goal are correct alignment and considered resistance setting when exercising.
About us
Our range of experience has been drawn from working rehabilititavely in private medical clinics, through devising a Pilates curriculum for professional Ballet training and from working in professinal Dance and Sport. Our highly trained team of instructors meets on a weekly basis to share their wealth of experience with oneanother and ensure good working practice and a supportive team environment. Attention to the specific function of each individual body and ability level we work with enables us to offer the option of safe and sustainable exercise. We believe this is the route to optimum health as it delivers manageable and enjoyable exercise promoting a healthy approach to your physical wellbeing.
Meet the Team
Arran Knight
Founder and Director
Arran opened his studio in Wapping in January 2015. He divides his time between there and his freelance Pilates work with the Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden and the premiership football club West Ham United.
David Michel
Yoga Instructor
David is a highly qualified Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer with over 10 years experience. He is committed to teaching a wide range of styles, including Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Yoga Flow, Rocket Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation and Yoga Nidra.
David Johnson
Pilates Instructor
David has been pursuing fitness and health for over 4 decades and through the practice of Pilates (since 2002) he has been able to continue his enjoyment of it with a never ending journey of new discoveries.
David has been teaching Pilates since 2004 and enjoys every day that he teaches, making a difference to other peoples live's.
He lives and works in London. He has run a Pilates Studio in New Delhi, India, and continues to teach at numerous studios across London, including Pure Sports Medicine.
Greg Doyle
Pilates Instructor
Greg works with both equipment and mat work Pilates. His distinct style of teaching the group classes here at AKP studio has been the most popular offering since the classes began 7 years ago.
When looking at human movement potential, Greg takes inspiration from the intricacies of musicianship, dance, dramatic exploration, and his favourite sports, cricket and football.
Watch this space…
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AK Pilates Health
AK Pilates Health sessions combine both Mat work & Equipment work to offer you sessions which caters for all levels of ability. This provides the opportunity to learn how to stretch, strengthen and release you muscles in the right way for you. The individual attention we offer will guaruntee your progress and increased awareness of how your body works. Our teachers draw their influence from working in with Pilates in the professional worlds of Ballet, Football & multidisciplinary medical clinics in London & the U.S.
AK Yoga Health
Arran Knight Pilates is pleased to introduce AK Yoga Health, a collaboration with experienced senior Yoga teacher and longtime best friend David Michel.
Indoor Pilates studio in Wapping, London
Indoor Pilates studio in Wapping, London
Outdoor Pilates in Wapping, London
Outdoor Pilates in Wapping, London
Pilates studio in Wapping
