Rosalie Sevell
With an active childhood in South Africa; a major portion of which was spent in trees, a love of movement and particularly expansive movement was instilled in me. My background of eight years in classical ballet (Cecchetti) and competitive artistic gymnastics, for which I received provincial colours, evolved into a natural continuation as a group exercise instructor at the height of the aerobics craze in the '80's and early '90"s.
At this point I had moved to Greece, where I taught aerobics for 7 years simultaneously studying for a BA majoring in communications, anthropology and criminology. Taking a short respite to raise my children, I found Pilates, or possibly it found me in 2007. At my very first session, the feeling of empowerment and well-being I felt was enough to convince me to learn more.
I was certified by Power Pilates NY, under the auspices of Bob Liekens. This classical, systematic and integrative certification took place in Athens, Greece. My teacher - Evgenia Papadopoulou, who is herself a second-generation teacher and was classically trained and certified by Romana Kryzanowska. Romana was one of the first generation teachers who studied directly with Joseph Pilates himself and carried the torch for the method.
I completed over 600 hours of the practical, oral and theory of the method and certified in December 2008. I operated my own small home studio for eight years, which gave me the wonderful opportunity to give the incredible benefits and sense of well-being that Pilates is capable of to others.
I love the fact that Pilates is non-competitive, that it is able to challenge and reward every body and everybody without the need for judgement and criticism. That within the structured classical format, there is enormous scope for an individualised programme, that clients leave a session feeling energised, healthier and radiant.
I truly feel honoured to be teaching at Breathe Pilates. I am so happy to have found my niche in the UK.
Let’s just move and have fun….
Qualifications
Power Pilates NY, Bob Liekins. (2008)
Since arriving in the UK in August 2016, I have been so lucky to be able to attend workshops and lessons with many outstanding teachers. Including Kathi Ross Nash, Brooke Siler, Mejo Wiggin, Brett Howard, Lolita San Miguel, Jean-Claude Nelson, Murat Berkin, Rebecca Convey, Moses Urbano, Dorothee Vanderwalle, Jerome Weinberg, Junghee Won, Holly Murray and Bob Liekens.
Workshops/Courses
Since arriving in the UK in August 2016, I have been so lucky to be able to attend workshops and lessons with many outstanding teachers. Including Kathi Ross Nash, Brooke Siler, Mejo Wiggin, Brett Howard, Lolita San Miguel, Jean-Claude Nelson, Murat Berkin, Rebecca Convey, Moses Urbano, Dorothee Vanderwalle, Jerome Weinberg, Junghee Won, Holly Murray and Bob Liekens.
Education never ends, there is always so much more to learn. A selection of the continuing education workshops I have attended include,
Tower System : Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Biomechanical Principle of Pilates
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
Injuries and applications.
Reformer on the mat
Super Advanced Mat
Super advanced and Archival Reformer
Formatting a one hour Wunda chair session
Wunda chair progressions
Magic circle mat
Mat with arm weights
Barrel Progressions
Pilates for men
Pilates for seniors
The Extras and overlooked Small Apparatus
Baby Arm Chair