OUR FOUNDER

Fort Green is a family owned studio by Bannie Williams and Nicholas Cooke. With a background in nutrition and health writing, Bannie is passionate and dedicated to the daily operations of Fort Green on and off the mat.

Nicholas, a graphic designer and teacher, works behind the scenes to maintain the aesthetically pleasing physical and digital presence of Fort Green. Their two children can also be spotted “helping” around the studio from time to time.

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Siobhan is the studio manager at Fort Green and thrives on supporting her students to feel uplifted and empowered through their movement practice.

Her creative and dynamic classes ensure a great workout and encourages her clients to move out of the head space and into their body.

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Kelly’s classes are a beautiful combination of breath work and embodied, fluid movement. Her sequencing is creative and thoughtful, leaving her students feel empowered and nurtured. There are also plenty of opportunities to challenge your physical practice and progress under Kelly’s guidance as each class is different.

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Bannie is the owner/co founder of Fort Green and teaches Yoga, Mat Pilates and Barre. Bannie prides herself on ensuring her classes are accessible and uplifting through synchronised breath and movement. Whilst her classes feature strong and flowing sequences, Bannie’s light hearted nature will leave you feeling supported and energised.

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With years of yoga teaching experience, Christy is one of our senior yoga teachers and workshop facilitators. Christy is also a holistic counsellor and reiki practitioner. Christy’s Ashtanga background is reflective in her classes, with sequences designed to achieve strength, mobility and physical endurance balanced with kindness and softness.

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Hope is a passionate and nurturing teacher with extensive training across movement modalities. Her classes honour the traditional limbs of yoga, with intelligent sequencing and movement.

Expect to feel nourished, held and lighter after practicing with Hope. 

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Kelvin is fascinated by the connection of breath to the body and mind. To him, yoga symbolises connection and togetherness. Whilst a gifted teacher, Kelvin believes that he is “forever a student” and his classes are detailed, inclusive and filled with laughter. No two classes are the same!

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Kaytlin’s philosophy stems on the basis of listening to the body and moving from a supporting and loving place. She believes movement is deeply interconnected with the mind. She offers a strong, dynamic, well-rounded class in all modalities, and enjoys not taking things too seriously.

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Sammy’s classes are thoughtful, mindful and psychically nourishing. Sammy is always supporting his students through creative and fluid sequences supported by the breath. 

Expect a walk in and float out experience under Sammy’s guidance.

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Amelia’s classes are dynamic, strong and playful. From dance to martial arts, Amelia has practiced a variety of movement modalities which have moulded her into the yoga teacher she is today. You can expect to be greeted with a big smile and guided through an embodied practice inviting intuitive movement and exploration through asana.

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Laura’s classes are a mindful ray of sunshine. Her extensive training in Pilates and Barre ensures her clients are supported through alignment techniques, sequences and the breath. Laura’s classes are creative and fluid, with just the right amount of spice. Expect to feel energised, nourished and uplifted in Laura’s classes.

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Georgia is a trained dancer and has been teaching yoga for over five years. She aims to empower her students to build physical strength and cultivate space within the body. Her classes have a nurturing and light-hearted atmosphere combined with alignment and intuitive movement. Georgia teaches Vinyasa Flow and Yin.

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Chelsea encourages her students to experience joy and freedom through creative and intelligent movement. Her classes are dynamic and shift between moments of alignment and intuitive movement. Chelsea encourages you to develop both mobility and strength through practice and leave you feeling lighter, grounded and spacious.

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As a professional contemporary dancer, Isabelle’s classes incorporate her knowledge of somatic movement practices combined with the breath. Her sequences are accessible, yet creative and aim to cultivate balance within the mind and body. Isabelle teaches yoga, pilates and barre.

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Laura aims to build connection and a sense of community through her yoga practice. Laura is dedicated to helping students connect to themselves as well as others who share the space. 

Laura brings a warm and down-to-earth approach to her teaching. Her classes are designed to be open and inclusive, offering moments of creativity and playfulness, balanced with moments to pause, ground and reconnect.

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As well as a pre/postnatal yoga teacher, Georgia is a Birth & Postpartum Support Doula. She is passionate about supporting Mothers of all stages to feel empowered through the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. In her yoga classes, Georgia guides gentle movement combined with the breath to support pregnancy and and deepen the connection to baby.

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No two vinyasa classes will be the same, but you can always expect a purposeful and powerful practice full of challenge and choice with Jaimee. Her yin classes are restorative, reflective and designed to gently guide you towards deep rest.

A focus on body autonomy and compassionate self enquiry sits at the heart of all jaimee’s classes, as she facilitates her students you on a journey back to self.

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Steph is a highly trained teacher in Barre, Pilates and dance. Steph embarked on her teaching journey after an injury, using yoga and pilates as physical and mental rehabilitation. Aside from teaching, Steph is also a performer which transcends into her energetic, fun and engaging classes. Expect creative sequences and to be challenged with dynamic and flowing movement.

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Jacqui has extensive training in pilates, yoga and dance. Her classes are dynamic and thoughtfully sequenced to challenge and energise her students. Expect an upbeat and energetic class paired to great music. Jacqui brings a lovely sense of humour for a fun and enjoyable time on the mat.

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Each of Elsie’s classes is a new opportunity to connect to your body and your own beautifully, unique experience. Her nourishing and mindful classes focus on somatic movement combined with meditation and breath-work, as a way to ground and connect to your body and community. Elsie’s calm nature cultivates a sense of safety, release and embodiment for her student.

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Matilda is a dedicated student and teacher of yoga and mindfulness meditation. She guides her students to move with intention while developing awareness practices to integrate within everyday contexts. 

Matilda’s classes combine purposeful movement and alignment to cultivate a nourishing and balanced practice. Matilda’s warm nature ensures you feel supported and uplifted from every class.

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Tayla's yoga journey began eight years ago, and she soon fell in love with the profound transformation it brought to her life both on and off the mat.

With 450 hours of yoga training under her belt, Tayla brings a rich depth of knowledge to her classes. Prepare for a challenging yet energising experience, featuring thoughtful and dynamic sequences and carefully curated playlists. Tayla's classes are crafted to help you explore and expand your physical and mental strength while nurturing your curiosity.

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Anya’a love for yoga has taken her from Ill health to feeling strong and centred. Anya is passionate about movement and loves to share this passion with her students. Trained in Vinyasa, Yin and Pilates, she loves to explore both the dynamic and softer sides of the practices. Her classes feature creative flows, playfulness and the breath to maintain presence in the body throughout the experience.

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Courtney’s approach is based on the connection between meditation, movement and music. Her classes provide students with the space to calm their minds, connect with their bodies and find a sense of balance. Courtney’s curious and playful nature comes across in her teachings, and her dance background allows for creativity in her sequencing.

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Alessia has trained in both Yoga and Pilates modalities. Her classes have a beautiful sense of flow and invite students to drop out of their minds and into their bodies.

Expect fluid and nourishing sequences, with options to progress and expand your practice.

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Saskia has completed over 600 hours of training across yoga disciplines including yoga therapy, breath work and mat pilates. Inclusivity and equality are core values of Saskia’s teaching and ensures her classes are accessible for all. Expect a dynamic and balanced yoga practice and a challenging and mindful pilates and barre workout with Saskia.