Meet Our Teachers
Find out a little more about our teachers here at The Studio SE6
Sophie Tsavalos - Studio Owner
Yoga & Pilates Teacher, Pre & Post natal yoga
Sophie completed a comprehensive 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training program with Yoga Professionals in 2009 and qualified as a BASI Pilates teacher in 2021. Having previously worked as a fitness instructor, she has been teaching movement for over 17 years. Sophie is also fully certified in pre- and post-natal yoga and regularly attends workshops to continually advance her knowledge.
Her teaching style is relaxed and light-hearted. She teaches both Hatha Flow—with a strong emphasis on breath and alignment—and mixed-ability Pilates classes. For Sophie, nothing is more rewarding than watching her students progress as they build strength, balance, and self-awareness. She loves hearing how yoga and Pilates transform her clients' bodies, minds, and daily lives.
Krista Wills
Hatha Flow & Restorative Yoga Teacher
Krista has been practicing yoga for over ten years and after a career break in 2008, decided to sign up for the British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course which she enjoyed so much that she went on to join the Triyoga Teacher Training programme which she graduated from in 2013. Krista has also completed her Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra teacher training with the renowned Judith Lasater.
Krista teaches monthly Friday Restorative Yoga classes here at the studio.
It is Krista’s intention to help students develop a practice that will benefit them in some of the ways it has benefited her both physically and mentally. Kristas ethos is that it doesn't matter how young, old, big or small you are, anyone can try Yoga and start reaping the rewards almost straight away.
Lina Petterson
Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga Teacher
Lina trained as a contemporary dancer before finding her way into yoga and eventually qualifying as a Yoga teacher in 2011.
Lina teaches Vinyasa and Hatha based classes with a sprinkle of inspiration from other styles of yoga and movement. The classes aim to help you build strength and increase flexibility in your body, calm your mind and hopefully bring a smile to your face.
Sarah Cross
Hatha Yoga, Hatha Flow, Yoga For Cancer Teacher
Sarah has had a committed yoga practice for over 20 years. In 2021 she completed a 300hr teacher training programme with triyoga, which included diploma certification with the British Wheel of Yoga. Under the teachings of Anna Ashby and Tony Watson this training included asana practice, the philosophy of yoga and anatomy and physiology. Sarah has also completed Yoga For cancer teacher training with Vicky Fox and is now offering a group class at the studio as well as 1-1 sessions.
Sarah aims to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who attend to practice yoga.
Sadie Reid
Pilates Teacher, Pre & Post Natal Pilates
Sadie is a fully qualified Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor, who is currently training for her Level 4. She has a background in dance, holding both a Degree and a Master's in Dance and the Arts, and has been teaching Pilates for 10 years. She understands the importance of strengthening the body through exercise in order to deal with the stresses of everyday life.
The main focus of Sadie's classes is to improve core strength, flexibility, joint mobility, and strength through progressive moves. She also works on improving balance, coordination, and posture using added props such as bands and balls. She caters to everybody's needs and provides adaptations when needed.