So Pilates

Body and mind - breath and energy

Sophy is one of those hidden gems who will make you wonder how you coped with life before discovering her classes. She is passionate about Pilates, having taught for over 22 years, and has a winning combination of infectious enthusiasm, wisdom, encouragement and calm expertise.

As an active and outdoors child, Sophy was always climbing trees. Her early arboreal love developed into her first career as a high-flying trapeze artist, co-founding the acclaimed aerial-dance company ‘Momentary Fusion’.

“At 24 I was told that I was too old to be a trapeze artist - I went on to have a wonderful career in aerial arts. And on that journey, I fell in love with exploring what the body could do, the need for rest, reflection and tuning in to your whole body’s needs, moment by moment. I love to help people experiment, overcome and explore through the body and mind.”

Sophy trained as a Pilates instructor for mat and equipment with the Pilates Foundation UK. She built a successful Pilates career in London with a private studio, health club and corporate clients, eventually running international Pilates holidays before moving to Somerset. Today she runs her SOpilates practice from her tranquil Pilates studio in the heart of Frome.

One of her specialities is helping cyclists understand what strength and flexibility they need, to either just ‘enjoy’ the ride or work specifically on riding further with no pain. She is passionate about supporting more people to enjoy their physicality and movement.

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