Rebecca Edwards  

I have worked throughout Cumbria teaching various exercise classes and gym instruction since 1996 and now spend my time teaching Pilates and Yoga classes in Kendal, Windermere and Barrow in Furness areas.

From childhood my key interests have been related to health and wellbeing and I have followed this passion through life.  I started instructing whilst at college and kept developing my knowledge as a fitness professional and am qualified in instructing Pilates, Yoga, swimming, general exercise classes, gym to advanced level and personl training.  I have been trained in writing exercise prescriptions for GP referred clients with specific needs for their health and fitness training.  Due to the mix of people that take up Pilates and Yoga, I find this experience very beneficial.

I have a holistic approach to life and love the mind body connection that Pilates and Yoga promote. After years of teaching high impact classes I have moved my focus toward a calmer approach to exercise. I enjoy daily Yoga practise along with Pilates, swimming, fell walking and climbing. 

I came to Pilates in early 2000 when I first experienced a class abroad, keen to keep practicing I found a class in my area that got me hooked!  So impressed by the results that Pilates brought to my body (shape and strength) without the impact that many other exercises bring, I was inspired to start teaching Pilates myself to share this wonderful exercise with others.  I started teaching Pilates over 3 years ago, mainly classes but also with one to one clients. Keeping a fit body and mind is very important to me, and I find that Pilates and Yoga offer well rounded training for both. 

I have maintained my own Yoga practice for several years and found that Yoga brings everything needed to keep a well balanced life for mind, body and soul.  It encourages the peacefulness within to emerge and challenges my thinking, learning and developement in life.  I share my Yoga experience in class and hope that those who come to class continue their journey in Yoga throught their own discovery and experiences. I studied and practiced Yoga in India, Morocco and England and continue to develop through daily Yoga practice, reading and understanding of how to integrate Yoga as a way of living.

It is important to keep up to date with training so I attend workshops and training programmes to develop my knowledge and abilities as a teacher.  I consider my teaching methods to be safe, clear, understandable and adaptable to the abiliites within the group.  I hope to be able to show you how Pilates and Yoga can work not only to help make you fitter, but also to help you become more aware of your own body and just what it can achieve.

"This is a really enjoyable class and one of the few things I have stuck with for any length of time.  Rebecca is a excellent at tailoring the exercises to suit the individual requirements/abilities of each person.  You feel great when you have done an hour of Pilates!"  - Celia Clarke

Qualifications

FutureFit Advanced Pilates Instructor

YogaHaven Accredited Yoga Instructor

FutureFit Personal Trainer Level 3

GranadaHealth&fitness Advanced Gym & GP Referal Instructor

RSA Exercise To Music

ASA Preliminary Swimming Instructor