Hello! I’m Sylvia – a Bristol based Pilates teacher and personal trainer specializing in pregnancy and postnatal Pilates and Pilates for the older adult. With 15 years teaching experience, I work holistically with you to where you want to be.

I completed my 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and 50-hour Yin Yoga training in Goa, India, where I deepened my understanding of yoga as both a physical and internal practice. I’ve been living in Bristol for over five years, and I’m passionate about sharing the gift of yoga with others in my community. To me, yoga is about more than movement, it’s a way to connect mind, body, and energy, creating space for balance, calm, and clarity in a busy world. My teaching blends energising Hatha with slower, restorative practices to support both strength and deep rest. I aim to help people feel more grounded, more at ease in their bodies, and more connected to themselves, both on and off the mat.

I began my yoga journey in Senegal, taking time for myself and moving in the early mornings before the village would wake up. Witnessing the benefits this practice brought to my mind, body, and soul inspired me to go deeper, leading me to complete a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in France in 2020. Alongside this, I explored the power of breath and resilience through an initiation into cold exposure and breathwork practices. Since 2023, I have continued to expand my understanding of asanas by studying anatomy and neuroscience, focusing on how neurology connects to the physical practice of yoga and how this knowledge can support students in their own journeys. For me, yoga is a space to explore movement in unexpected ways, a playground where I can fall, experiment, and allow emotions to rise and pass. It is a practice that continually brings me back to my authentic self.

My yoga journey began when I was a teenager and used to go to classes at a local sports hall with one of my Mum’s friends. I didn’t really know what I was doing at the time, but I loved the sense of spaciousness it gave me. It wasn’t until I was travelling in Australia later on and began a regular practice that I really fell in love with yoga. I have found the biggest thing that yoga gives me is an appreciation for life, feeling of connection and ability to notice the small things - and I’d love to be able to share this with you! I am trained in Vinyasa and Yin, and my teaching style flows between fluid, dynamic movements to slower, longer holds that allow time to explore the sensations of the poses. My aim through teaching is for students to leave my classes feeling rested, relaxed and a little bit lighter. I hope you’ll get to join me on the mat soon at Intra-!

Over a decade ago, I joined my first yoga class. Over time, the practice grew in importance to me, reaching far beyond the physical postures into a more reflective and mindful way of being. It became less about what I do on the mat and more about how I carry that awareness into life. This ongoing journey has helped me find greater presence, patience and self-inquiry. What I love more than anything is to share my teachings and spread the wisdom that has been passed down to me over the years. I’m passionate about creating a space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore your edge with compassion, and experience yoga as more than just movement—but as a pathway to inner-peace. In 2020, I completed my first Hatha yoga teacher training, and went on to complete a 300-hour training in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa at the end of 2024. My teaching is rooted in the ancient traditions of yoga, blending mindful movement, breath, and awareness to support both strength and inner balance.