Your Guides

Meet the instructors

Certified, intuitive and endlessly patient. Every Align instructor brings deep training and a genuine love of teaching — and every one of them will meet you exactly where you are today.

The Team

Hands that guide you

Each instructor leads their specialty and is available for one-to-one private sessions.

Portrait of Mara Whitfield

Mara Whitfield

Founder · Reformer & Classical

Mara opened Align after two decades teaching classical Pilates across three continents. Her cueing is famously precise and famously kind — she has a rare gift for making demanding work feel effortless and welcome.

Reformer Classical Mat Comprehensive
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Sofia Marin

Prenatal & Restorative

A certified pre/postnatal specialist, Sofia creates a calm, safe space for mothers at every stage. Her restorative classes are deeply grounding, and her warmth makes the studio feel like home from the first visit.

Prenatal Postnatal Restorative
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Daniel Okafor

Mat & Mobility

A former track athlete, Daniel brings athletic precision and an easy, encouraging energy to every mat class. He's a favourite among members chasing strength, mobility and a better relationship with movement.

Mat Mobility Athletic
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Priya Nair

Reformer & Rehabilitation

With a background in physiotherapy, Priya bridges clinical knowledge and classical Pilates. She's the person to see if you're returning from injury — methodical, reassuring and quietly determined to get you moving well again.

Reformer Rehab Private
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Elena Costa

Mat & Breathwork

Elena weaves breathwork and meditation into her flowing mat classes, leaving every student noticeably calmer. Her evening sessions are the perfect way to unwind a busy mind and reset for the day ahead.

Mat Breathwork Mindful
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Jonah Reyes

Reformer & Strength

Jonah specialises in progressive reformer work for members who want to build serious, controlled strength. Expect challenging, beautifully sequenced classes — and a teacher who celebrates every small win with you.

Reformer Strength Progressive
Our Standard

Why our teaching feels different

We hire for warmth as much as qualification — then we never stop learning.

Fully Certified

Every instructor holds a comprehensive Pilates certification and trains continuously to stay current.

Hands-On Cueing

Gentle, consent-led adjustments and clear cues so you always know you're moving safely and well.

Always Adapting

Pregnant, injured or brand new? Every movement is scaled to your body, every single class.

Teach With Us

Join the Align team

Certified, warm and obsessed with helping people move better? We're always glad to meet thoughtful instructors who share our calm, precise approach.