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WELL TRAINED INSTRUCTORS

A team of friendly, passionate Instructors to guide you through your class

LOU

Studio Owner and Instructor, Lou, loves good vibes, community and is a passionate enthusiast for exercise. With a love of mindfulness and movement. She loves many modalities especially Hot Yoga, Inferno Hot Pilates and Core Mobility. The heated Studio has MANY rewarding benefits and this is why Lou chooses the Hot Studio to operate. Breath control, endurance, better mobility, functionality, muscles love it and it prevents injury, improves your cardiovascular health and helps you with the poses. Grateful to be able to offer an uplifting environment to others and continues to upskill to bring her best. With a vast range of experience in the fitness industry in NZ and worldwide, she also mentors and trains Instructors. Qualified in Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Sound Healing, Personal Training, Leadership and more. A genuine motivator, understanding every one and every body is different. Enjoy the welcoming and warm studio space without any judgement. Thriving to help people help themselves - mind and body, via fitness, wellness, health and self development.

MARY ANNE

About Mary Anne - "I started practicing Bikram Yoga fifteen years ago after my daughter suggested I try it for my lower back pain. After years of running and long distance driving, I struggled to get out of bed some mornings and bending over to put shoes on was impossible. After practicing for 3-4 weeks my back pain had gone, I felt so much better and was in love with this healing practice. I love teaching others and watching their postures change over time. Also seeing their overall physical and mental well-being improve. As a mother of five and granny to six, I want to have a long, healthy and happy life. I believe practicing this challenging yoga has set me on my way."

YOLANDA

Yolanda is a fun, enthusiastic and passionate instructor and fitness/health enthusiast. She taught her first class at Well Trained over 4 years ago and is a solid member of the crew. Yolanda is also into body building, and is a DJ, so guarantees to always deliver an epic playlist alongside an epic session!

Leon

"Leon the legend" is a qualified Inferno Hot Pilates Instructor. A big believer in the connection between body movement and mental wellbeing. Leon’s passion is to help others find a positive life change in body movement. 6 years ago he decided to take up Hot Yoga, then did a Hot HIIT Pilates class and the rest is history! Leon trained in the unique class known as Inferno Hot Pilates, also studied Personal Training, and also works as a Graphic designer. He made the move to train in fitness, to help others be the best versions of themselves. He brings great vibes, great demos and explanations of moves!

Wendy

"I started my yoga journey over 25 years ago and fell in love with it right from the beginning. I loved seeing the transformation within my self through constant practice. It was always my dream to want to teach yoga and share this amazing transformative practice with others. I finally made the decision to take the plunge and head to india to study yoga, learning from the masters in Rishikesh, India. I did my 200hr teacher training and then went back to do a 300hr teacher training. I speak with my teachers on a regular basis thanks to technology and go back to india every year to practice with my teachers and to deepen my learning of all aspected of yoga. Look forward to teaching for you!"

Faith

Faith is a Inferno Hot Pilates, Bikram Yoga, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Instructor. " My parents put me into Hot Yoga and Pilates classes when I was 11/12 years old and fell in love after a few classes. Bikram Yoga taught me I am in control of my mind and body - so I should tell myself positive things! I then did my first teacher training just after my 16th birthday and have been enjoying teaching ever since". She is confident, fun, passionate teacher and enjoys teaching to all levels.

MONICA

Monica is a Bikram Yoga Instructor, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor and has recently taken the Hot Pilates Training at the Studio and is now on her journey Pilates journey too! She is a knowledgeable instructor, with a nice friendly presence and energy to lead you effectively through her classes.

Pedro

Pedro practiced his first hot yoga class in 2016 - he struggled through it and hated it! But not one to let anything get the better of him, he persisted with it and soon his back pain was gone. He has been practising ever since! When Inferno Hot Pilates was introduced he gave it a go and has also been hooked ever since. He teaches both Hot Yoga and Inferno. Peds believes these two practices are the perfect combination for a healthy body and mind. He encourages everybody from all walks of life, body shape and fitness level to give it go, and loves helping people progress through their journey.

OLGA

Olga is a long term member of Well Trained as in now in Instructor Training at the Studio! She is currently teaching the HIIT Pilates sessions and brings a beautiful energy and has an absolute passion to construct and deliver a great class to all levels.