Lesley Ackland is an expert in all forms of fitness and well-being, having run her successful Pilates Studio
in London for over 25 years. Teaching Pilates - based exercise has seen her become remedial exercise
consultant to The Birmingham Royal Ballet for five years, as well as selling over 100,000 copies
worldwide of her best-selling Pilates books, helping thousands of people achieve their perfect body
along the way.
With 20 years experience in specialist rehabilitation of recovery after spinal surgery, hip replacements
and knee structuring via her unique Pilates - based method, Lesley has a sound academic background
as well as an intuitive understanding of the psychology behind teaching and group dynamics which
underpins her approach to Pilates and the constantly evolving techniques based on sound anatomical
principles.
'Lesley Ackland Pilates Studio' has moved to a beautiful new, bright, high - ceilinged premises at
Bloomsbury Space, St. George's Church, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2HR from Monday 12th
April 2010. An integral art gallery within the Pilates Studio will play host to regular exhibitions
featuring work by artist Sandra Turnbull and photographer Robert Goldstein.