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Sulene Ashton
What do I do?
Sulene Ashton, a passionate Pilates and Movement teacher, has 23 years of experience in the Pilates industry. Through the years she has worked with clients of all ages and abilities. She has owned studios, provided training courses and workshops, hosted numerous retreats and much more. She recently moved to the UK with her husband and two daughters.
Whilst working in studios around her local town and teaching group classes close by, she is also available for group and private classes online. She provides Private Pilates or B3 sessions from therapy rooms or studio spaces that can be booked as needed in the area.
Sulene loves helping people improve their mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.
How do I do it?
As a dance teaching student at Pretoria Technical University I started Pilates classes as a form of cross training. I soon fell in love with the method and did my first Pilates course at university. I believe that Pilates is a powerful tool for improving physical and mental well-being, and I am committed to making it easily accessible. I have trained as a BASI Comprehensive student up to Mentorship level and have joined numerous courses since my first qualification in 2001. My approach is based on a deep understanding of the human body and its movement patterns, and I use that knowledge to create customised programs that meet the unique needs of each individual client. As a certified Instructor for Special Populations and Pre- and Post-Natal work I also enjoy working with people with special conditions. As a MAP Movement trainer I teach this unique method to help people move easier and with more confidence. When in a group setting I aim for a balanced approach. I particularly enjoy teaching private sessions, where we get to work on tailored programs for each client. For clients that want to look a little deeper into their movement patterns I apply the B3 technique during private sessions where I do muscle testing and rehabilitative Pilates exercises to solve neurological patterning in their bodies.
O, and I am also a Barre Teacher and have my own barre teacher training program that is fully developed and might soon launch in the UK. Barre classes are so much fun. It just always ends back on my schedule. Educating other instructors are my way to give back to the industry that has thought me soo much over the years. And to keep spreading the nuggets of knowledge I have picked up from other brilliant teachers. I often provide client or teacher focused workshops and training programs.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced mover, I am here to help you achieve your goals and move more comfortably through life.
Here is a bit more information regarding the movement methods Sulene uses.
MAP is a movement technique that is unique in its development and execution. Sulene has trained since 2017 with the two physical therapists who are also the founders and is under their constant mentorship. This unique method focuses on Myofascial movement and training and is Sulene's preferred movement method for making bodies feel better and stronger. Join her for Private or Group sessions.
As a Pilates teacher with 23 years experience Sulene is passionate about helping people find their most comfortable posture. This is best achieved in Private sessions where we can focus on your specific needs - especially when you start with a new teacher. Book an online class where we will meet on a familiar platform. Or email me to request a class at your home or a class venue in the Wokingham/Reading area. Private and Group sessions available.
Sulene is an advanced B3 practitioner and includes this hands on technique in her Pilates practice. This includes muscle testing and neurological rehabilitation techniques to compliment your movement training. Contact her to set up a location close to Wokingham for your B3 session.
Sulene is one of the 2 founders of the Barre Time Method that was developed in South Africa. They have been training instructors since 2014. Sulene now teaches Barre classes in the UK and is looking at running her first Barre Teacher Training Course in the UK soon.