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Rufina Hardy

rufina hardy teacher at the pilates barns

How it Started

I have been passionate about movement and Pilates for years, and I bring that bright energy into every class I teach. My journey formally began when I moved to the UK in 2015 and decided to complete my initial Matwork qualification at Pi Studio in Battersea.

Following the birth of my first daughter, I chose to deepen my practice by enrolling in full comprehensive classical Pilates teacher training. After completing a rigorous year-long studio apprenticeship, I fully qualified across all classical apparatus in December 2019.

Professional Qualifications & Education

To better support women navigating changes during and after pregnancy, I completed specialist perinatal education through the Centre for Women’s Fitness under Carolyne Anthony.

When I had my second daughter in 2021, I experienced the impact of this targeted movement practice firsthand. Compared to my first pregnancy, my second was markedly different. I felt stronger throughout my whole pregnancy, maintained better spinal stability, and enjoyed a noticeably smoother physical recovery in the months following birth.

Key Credentials & Specialisms

    • Fully Comprehensive Classical Instructor: Qualified across all classical apparatus following a 12-month studio apprenticeship (Pi Studio, Battersea).

    • Perinatal Movement Specialist: Certified in pre- and post-natal fitness via the Centre for Women’s Fitness (Carolyne Anthony).

    • Matwork Instructor: Foundation training completed at Pi Studio in London.

    • Specialist Focus: Post-natal core re-conditioning, pelvic health, and functional strength for busy mothers.

My Teaching Approach​

Thanks to Classical Pilates, now in my 40s, I feel fitter, stronger, and more coordinated both mentally and physically than I did in my younger years. I love sharing that transformation with my clients. In my studio sessions, you can expect an energetic, precise, and supportive environment.

Pre-Natal Fitness Qualified

With The Center for Women's Fitness

Classical
Pilates

600+ hour full comprehensive training at PI Studios

Beyond the Studio

When I am not in the studio teaching, I am at home with my family and practicing yoga in my spare time.

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