About Lenka

I am very passionate about educating and motivating people to be physically active and I enjoy teaching Pilates as much as I enjoy practising it myself.

My Pilates journey started in 2003, when I attended a class in my local sports centre. I liked the slow pace and the controlled, precise movements that were different to ordinary fitness classes.

I have always had underlying issues due to a serious injury as a child. As my body grew, these problems became more apparent. In my early 20’s I was already suffering with annoying lower back, shoulder and jaw pain.

Pilates was helping me to strengthen the core muscles that support my spine and also to stretch muscles that were too tight, significantly reducing the pain.

I felt like I needed a better understanding of this intelligent form of exercise and was also encouraged to teach it.

I find I can relate to a client’s individual requirements and get a lot from seeing how the exercises have a positive effect on their bodies and minds.

Besides the rehabilitation from my childhood injury, Pilates helped enormously in my 3 pregnancies and labours, which meant that I was able to stay in control of my body and despite some complications, all 3 children were born naturally and without pain relief.

Although raising my three lovely children keeps me very busy, I love discovering what Pilates has to offer, to me and also to others. I am continually motivated to improve my skills through teaching and learning, attending workshops, conferences, festivals in the UK and abroad. On my journey so far, I have been inspired by many fantastic Pilates and Yoga teachers who have helped to create the way I teach, especially Sarah Chambers (Physiotherapist and APPI Master trainer who I have been working with and for over 5 years.