Ross PAGANO

I am passionate about making Yoga and Pilates accessible and affordable for all, whatever people's age, gender, race, size or level of bendiness - it just doesn't matter. I incorporate a variety of traditional practices in movement, breath, and meditation.

I teach in groups, on a 1:1 basis, run courses and workshops. I teach in local gyms, like Nuffield, Rainbow LC and Cheam LC. I also teach chair yoga in residential, care and nursing homes in Sutton, Kingswood, Ewell and Croydon.

I trained with the British Wheel of Yoga because I wanted a robust foundation to teach yoga to a variety of people. I am a qualified BWYQ Level 4 Dip (500 hours) teacher. The training is rigorous and thorough; it included anatomy and physiology (A&P) to teach general classes, gentle years, and kids yoga. For Pilates, I trained with HFE and have YMCA Mat L3 Pilates qualification.

Other qualifications:

• Certified to teach Yoga to Kids and Teens (Calm for Kids)
• certified BWYQ Gentle Years Yoga teacher
• certified Yin Yoga teacher (50 hours)
• certified Health Coach (EMCC)
• Accredited Menopause Yoga teacher (Petra Coveney of Menopause YogaTM)

I ran my first Menopause masterclass in October 2022, that included a Women's Circle, Yoga practice specifically designed for the Menopause, a booklet with tips and a copy of the practice as a free take away.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, a safeguarding children and vulnerable people certificate, and a first-aid certificate.

For the rest, I have a passion for photography, painting, and glasswork and I just love to create and make things - even homemade blackberries jam and marmalade!🙌😄