About Inner Grace by Emily Spriggs

About Me

When I first started Pilates, I was 12 and at Elmhurst Ballet School. We did it every Saturday morning and, honestly, I absolutely hated it and thought it was so boring! I never would have imagined that years later I’d become a Pilates teacher myself. 

It was only as I got older that I began to understand how much Pilates was supporting me as a dancer. It helped me build strength, improve my movement and look after my body, and over time I also came to appreciate how much it supported my mind as well as my body. It definitely wasn’t boring after all! 

Pilates and yoga have been a constant throughout my life. They supported me through dancing professionally, pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, and all the ups and downs along the way. They’ve become an anchor for me, and something I know I’ll continue to come back to for years to come. 

As a teacher, it’s really important to me that people feel comfortable, welcome and able to be themselves. I’m a caring and intuitive teacher and love creating a space where students feel supported, seen and confident to work at their own pace. 

My Classes

My classes blend classical and contemporary Pilates with influences from yoga and dance. I love creating classes with a sense of flow, while building strength, mobility and body awareness.

I offer options throughout class so you can work at a level that feels right for your body. Whether you’re completely new to Pilates or have been practising for years, my aim is for you to leave feeling stronger, more confident and more connected to your body, with a love for movement.

Pre & Postnatal Movement

Supporting women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery is an important part of my work. I’ve always loved teaching pre and postnatal Pilates and yoga, but becoming a mother myself has deepened that passion even further. 

After giving birth to my daughter, I experienced first hand just how much the body changes, and how vulnerable returning to movement can feel. It gave me an even greater understanding of the importance of moving gradually, rebuilding strength and learning to trust your body again. 

My approach is supportive and progressive, helping women reconnect with their bodies and feel strong and confident through each stage of pregnancy and beyond.