Our Philosophy
Pilates and Yoga styles is dedicated to help you improve your quality of life through physical and mental rejuvenation.We are offering a community for those seeking a healthier lifestyle, we thrive on building solid relationships to understand your needs. Bringing you an authentic Pilates and Yoga experience, the classes are available in progressive levels and are led by high calibre of trained professionals.
Our Aim
Our Aim at the Pilates and Yoga Styles Studio is to integrate all 8 limbs of Yoga Patanjali, the author of the ancient Yoga Sutras, coined the term ‘Ashtanga Yoga’ as referral to his 8-limbed Yoga. Yoga Asanas, or postures, are just one of these limbs – of equal importance are the other limbs such as Pranayama, Breath control, Meditation and the personal and social code of Ethics, the Yamas and Niyamas.
The Studio
Geelong’s Home of Mat Pilates · Hatha Yoga · Power Vinyasa Yoga · Ashtanga Yoga · Calligraphy Yoga · Weekend Workshops · Teacher Training and more
The Founder
Linda is the founder of the highly successful Pilates & Yoga Styles Studio, the pioneer of Mat Pilates and contemporary yoga styles in Geelong. She sets high standards in teaching, teacher training and international yoga retreats.
Linda first practised yoga in her early teens, Studied for a Degree in Theatre Design at the Central School of Art and Design, London, then began a rewarding career in the Fitness Industry.
Mat Pilates Teacher Training Courses
If you’re ready to take the next step.Pilates & Yoga & Styles offers comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Programs led by Pilates & Yoga Styles Founder, Linda Newman. Our courses are accredited with Fitness Australia and Physical Activity Australia, and our programs meet the PMA’s criteria for inclusion in the Registry of Schools. Pilates & Yoga Styles is proud to be an affiliate of Pilates Education Institute USA.
Linda Newman, the Pilates & Yoga Styles Founder, has more than 28 years experience teaching in the UK, USA, Asia and Australia. Having undertaken many Pilates certification courses, and after many years of teaching and lecturing, Linda developed her own nationally registered and accredited Mat Pilates teacher training course. Linda is highly qualified, dedicated and brings a combination of expertise in Pilates along with a strong background in anatomy and physiology. She continues to share her passion through her teacher trainings.
The instructor courses are well developed, highly respected are practical and hands on. You will practice teaching the exercises extensively in both one on one and class settings. Our courses focus on ensuring you are confident to instruct each exercise, we focus on teaching you how to teach.
Our goal is to leave you with the skills and knowledge to accurately assess each client and provide the Pilates training needed to accomplish their individual goals. The knowledge to train clients with Pilates exercises at any fitness level. Truly teaching the body in front of you takes confidence and great knowledge. Choosing one of our courses guarantees a comprehensive training to get you to the level needed to enjoy a lengthy career in Mat & Studio Pilates.
So if you’re ready to take the next step to creating an amazing career in Mat & Studio Pilates please contact us about joining one of our teacher training courses.
450 hour Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training
Join Pilates & Yoga Styles founder Linda Newman for a full 450-hr comprehensive Pilates teacher training program. This course is an in-depth Pilates training program which covers Mat Levels I & II plus the Reformer, Cadillac, and a variety of other Pilates equipment. Upon completion participants will be ready to accurately assess and train clients to accomplish their goals.