Sophy Aykroyd
SUP
Qualified to Train
Instructor Courses:
SUP Pilates Instructor
Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
Skills Courses:
SUP Wise Intensiv (Enclosed Flat Water)
SUP Water Safety Rescue Award
About Sophy
Sophy trained as an actor/dancer for three years at the Guildford School of Acting and Dance, and went on to work solidly for ten years appearing in the West End, UK national theatres and European tours. Her favourite shows include The Rocky Horror Show, Buddy Holly, Much Ado About Nothing and Joey & Gina's Wedding.
However, it was whilst performing in the West End that Sophy experienced a considerable amount of back pain and as a result began to attend Pilates classes. As the exercises were effective and the class was fun, Sophy realised that Pilates was for life!
Sophy qualified in 2001 at the Pilates Institute and has a host of qualifications in Pilates Studio Equipment, Pilates Matwork, Group Reformer Pilates, Dynamic Reformer Pilates and Fitness Pilates. She is also trained in Clinical Pilates and has an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, which she has applied when providing rehabilitation sessions on Pilates equipment.
With a portfolio of private clients across South West London, Sophy has been teaching 1-2-1 sessions in their homes over the past twenty years. She has maintained their loyalty and commitment by providing tailored classes that are challenging, effective and fun.
It was a client who first introduced Sophy to SUP by encouraging her to do a SUP marathon for charity and that was it, she was gripped! Sophy went on to qualify as an ASI Stand Up Paddle Level 1 instructor and combined her two passions of SUP & Pilates, introducing SUP-Pilates to the busy waterways of London in 2013. She has been at the forefront of developing and delivering SUP-Pilates classes across the city and has featured at water sport events and festivals.
Although the Pilates principles remain the same, SUP-Pilates is a very different experience to usual mat classes. Floating on water adds intensity to the exercises by challenging our stabilising muscles and evokes a heightened awareness of balance. One stray limb can result in a quick dip, although no one has fallen in yet!
She have been an accredited SUP instructor since 2013, and holds SUP TEchnical Coach (enclosed flat water) qualifications, having delivered lessons to thousands of of students over the years. She trains ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor courses, with SUP Wise Intensiv and SUP Rescue courses.
Stand Up Paddle Experience
Experienced supping at enclosed flat water and exposed waters locations, in UK and Europe since 2011.
Practicing SUP and SUP Pilates since 2013
Coaching and Training Experience
Trains ASI SUP Pilates Instructors
Trains ASI SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water) since 2013.
SUP Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water)
Delivering SUP Pilates sessions since 2013
Qualified Pilates Instructor since 2001
Senior SUP Instructor and SUP Pilates Instructor with SUP School, based on the Thames in London
Qualifications
ASI SUP Pilates Trainer
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor
ASI SUP Pilates Instructor
ASI SUP Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water)
SUP Wise Intensiv
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award
Aquatic First Aid Certificate
Qualifications-Pilates
Pilates Training Solutions: YMCA/CYQ REPS L3 Pilates Matwork
Pilates Training Solutions: Pilates Studio Equipment
Pilates Institute: Pilates Matwork
Pilates Institute: Pilates Group Reformer
Pilates Institute: Pregnancy and Pilates
Ten Health & Fitness: Dynamic Reformer Pilates
Fitness Pilates Training: Fitness Pilates Matwork
RSA: Exercise to Music
Member of Sports Coach UK
Location
London, England, UK
