Abby McLachlan

• Instagram: @eastofeden17
• Sweat Factor: 5
• Alignment Focus: 3
• Music: Music is a big part of the class experience for me. Expect a mix of disco, lots of 80s and 90s, house classics, and definitely some Prince and Kate Bush
• Pregnancy Trained: yes

• What should people expect from your class?

  I teach the class I'd love to do as a punter - so, Pilates principles as the basis for every exercise, but lots of variation and creative sequencing to really work the whole body.

• If you weren’t a pilates teacher, what would you be?

  Well, I also own East of Eden and that takes up all my time, but I studied law at university, and always wanted to be a criminal barrister. I'd give that a go in my parallel life.

• What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?

  To spend a bit more time working in the library at Oxford, and less time in the bar/rave.

  To believe in yourself more,.

• What’s your favourite asana/pilates exercise and why?

  Mermaid - got to get into that lateral flexion

• What do you do in your spare time?

  Work!

  Also hang out with my 8 year old, Raffy, and our dog Gizmo.