Private one-to-one sessions, using Classical Pilates apparatus to build strength, improve movement and transform how your body feels and looks.
Classical Pilates, Personalised
The Method
Classical Pilates.
A structured, progressive movement system grounded in key Pilates principles of breath, control, centering, precision and flow.
Designed to:
Build full-body strength
Improve mobility and coordination
Restore alignment and improve posture
Refine movement
Reduce injury risk
Beyond strength and mobility, the work develops a deeper connection between mind and body. Concentration, control and breath are not separate elements, they are what guide each movement.
Focused, intelligent training that evolves as your body changes.
Expect to be challenged. Expect to get stronger. Expect to feel the difference in how your body moves and feels.
More than a workout, it’s a training method that keeps your body strong and moving well for the long term.
Private Training
One-to-one and duet sessions in a boutique Pilates studio in North Wales. For those who value individual attention and meaningful results.
Focused programming.
Clear progression.
Measured improvement.
Sessions are offered as private 1:1s using the full apparatus, or as duets on the Mat and Wunda Chair. Each session is tailored to your body and your goals, building strength, mobility, alignment and control.
Training takes place in a Gratz-equipped studio, using the highest standard of Classical Pilates apparatus.
Apparatus
A complete system. Designed to work the body as a whole.
Each piece of apparatus supports, challenges and refines your movement, building strength, control and awareness in a precise and connected way.
Sessions are taught across the apparatus, based on what your body needs. Studio is equipped with:
Mat
Reformer
Cadillac
Wunda Chair
Ladder Barrel
High Chair
Spine Corrector
Small apparatus (Foot Corrector, Bean Bag, Magic Circle, Weights)
The Experience
Calm. Grounded. Focused.
A private studio space to train with intention — away from distraction, with full focus on you and on the work.
Consistent work. Lasting results.
Who This Is For
If you want your body to perform well for life, you’re in the right place.
Private instruction for:
Those who value challenge and progression
Athletes and former athletes
Those committed to long-term strength, mobility and longevity
Those with prior Pilates experience looking to deepen their practice
Those new to Pilates, seeking a structured and supportive introduction
About
Founder of FUNLAYO Classical Pilates
Funmilayo Deri
Classically trained, and committed to teaching the method with integrity.
Calm. Attentive. Supportive. Detail-focused.
Teaching with care and precision.
FUNLAYO (fun-lah-yoh)
A Yoruba name meaning “give me joy.”
The name was chosen intentionally.
A reflection of the way I teach, and what I want you to experience.
To find joy in movement.
To build strength without strain.
To feel more at home in your body.
A practice that supports you, one you come to love.
