Fitness classes in Barnes, SW13
Try our range of classes and experience our supportive community for yourself. We hope you’ll keep coming back.
*Available to new clients only. One intro offer per client.
Our primary aim at Clifford Studios is to get people moving. At our bespoke studio, we break down as many barriers to exercise as possible by offering a variety of classes and a flexible timetable.
Small class sizes mean our experienced teachers can give attention to each class member as well as get to know their individual needs and aims. We offer a range of payment options.
Reviews
We’ve been teaching in Barnes since 2012 and the clients we started with just keep coming back! Check out what they have to say about why they do.
Instructors
Jo Higlett
What inspired you to become an instructor?
The fact that I could make movement my job and get paid to do it every day.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Transforming people's relationships with their bodies.
What do you love about CS?
As the founder, Clifford Studios is my first baby and where I have been able to try and create the perfect fitness space.
Qualifications:
ISTD: DDE Tap + Modern
Body Control Pilates: Level 3 Mat Work, Pregnancy 1 + 2, Futher Matwork, Pilates for Performance, Pilates for Dancers, Small Equipment
Lisa B Academy for Teachers: HIP Pilates, Springboard 1, Complete Classical Matwork, Complete Reformer, Jumpboard, Reformer Innovations, Complete Classical Reformer
Ellie Herman Pilates: Springboard
BarreConcept: Barre Teacher Training
TRX UK: TRX Suspension Training Course
Cat Kuhl
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I firstly wanted to deepen my own understanding of the practice, but after a teaching a few cover classes here and there I knew I wanted to continue to share my love for yoga. Yoga provides the tools to become more resilient and mindful in connecting with ourselves and those around us which I believe is invaluable in daily life.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Yoga is a very personal practice, and the same class can land very differently for each participant. I enjoy the connection yoga creates and seeing people grow in confidence and feel empowered as they discover what they are actually capable of.
What do you love about CS?
Everyone at CS is warm and welcoming, whether you have been part of the community for years or are setting your foot into the space for the first time. In a supportive atmosphere like that, you know you can show up as yourself - whether you are on the teachers mat or practicing/working out!
Qualifications:
500hr YA certified Yoga Teacher
Johanna Saarinen
What inspired you to become an instructor?
After so many years in the dance world I got curious about exploring movement from a non artistic and aesthetic point of view. I'm passionate about exercise science and biomechanics and have an evidence based teaching approach to movement in general.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Getting people moving and feeling great about themselves. Encouraging them to look for a form of exercise they enjoy doing rather than something the feel they have to do.
What do you love about CS?
The friendships that form in the studio and carry on in the outside world. Client progression is important to me and at CS we celebrate small, personal wins all the time!
Qualifications:
L3 Mat Pilates
Classical Mat and Springboard Pilates with Lisa Bradshaw
Reformer, Wunda Chair and Spine Corrector in house training with LondonPilates4U
BA Hons in Theatre Dance from London Studio Centre/UAL
Fatema Ali
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I have always loved sports and exercise. In my 30’s I started strength training and loved how it challenged me and made me feel. I want to overcome the stereotypes that we have when we think of lifting weights and to show people it’s easy.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Seeing clients' confidence increase as they start to lift heavier weights and believe in themselves. I relish the challenges that arise when someone has an injury or weakness I can help them with through exercise. I love inspiring people with my own fitness journey too.
What do you love about CS?
The team and the studio space is amazing. We offer a range of classes that compliment each other. We have built a community where clients can network, socialise, workout and have fun and I’ve made many friendships through the studio.
We have an inspirational boss who leads the team and the best coaches in the business!
Qualifications:
Level 3 PT
AJ
What inspired you to become an instructor?
Movement has always been a big part of my life, thanks to my dance background. I love how training builds strength, confidence, and resilience—not just physically but mentally too.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
I love the moment when things click for people—whether it’s nailing a movement they’ve struggled with, feeling stronger, or simply realising their body can do more than they expected.
What do you love about CS?
The energy! Everyone is welcoming, supportive, and up for a challenge. There’s a real sense of community that makes training fun plus, it’s a space where people genuinely want to move and improve.
Qualifications:
Masters in Choreography and Dance Techniques
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Clients with Long-Term Conditions
Body Control Pilates certification
Pilates Springboard certification
Level 2 Kettlebells
TRX, Circuits, and Group Exercise certifications
Stretch Anatomy certification
Lisa Mac
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I love the impact that fitness has on the body. The feeling of tone, strength, flexibility and generally feeling amazing from exercise.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Seeing the results in the clients.
What do you love about CS?
It’s a super friendly environment where people can connect and workout at the same time. It's amazing for both physical and mental health!
Qualifications:
Barre + Reformer trained
Becca Ramsay
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I discovered yoga as a complement to running and exercise, and qualified as a yoga instructor. During lockdowns this expanded to Pilates and I believe both are brilliant together.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
The community you build!
What do you love about CS?
The people, and the range of classes on offer.
Qualifications:
200hr Yoga Teacher Training - The House of Yoga
50hr Yin Yoga Teacher Training, The Yoga People
85hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, Hotpod Yoga
STOTT Pilates Mat Intermediate and Advanced Certified Instructor
Lisa B Springboard Pilates
Sydney Yoshida
What inspired you to become an instructor?
Pilates made me so strong! It alleviated pain and I found other activities so much easier as I began to understand the body's mechanics.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Helping others on their fitness journey!
What do you love about CS?
The clients are so friendly!
Qualifications:
Comprehensive Training from Polestar
Emily Wells
What inspired you to become an instructor?
I love the crossover between dance + fitness as well as how they link together to be a fun and inclusive form of exercise.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Seeing the immediate positive effect it has on people.
What do you love about CS?
Everyone comes to the studio for themselves but we work as a team to feel the benefits at the end, both mental and physical.
Qualifications:
Rosie Jay
What inspired you to become an instructor?
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
What do you love about CS?
Qualifications:
Laura Lyn Diaz
What inspired you to become an instructor?
After practising yoga for many years personally it became an integral part of my routine after becoming a mother of 3 under 3. Carving out time to link breath with movement turned out to be my lighthouse, both mentally and physically. It’s the reason I teach; to share the benefits of this mat-based-medicine.
What's your favourite thing about teaching?
Curating a supportive space, from music to sequence, where students can be vulnerable and empowered to move and breathe intentionally. The best part is after savasana when a student is so unwound, they walk out with a spring in their step.
What do you love about CS?
The community at CS is special. An energy of friendly faces, laughter and a collective love for movement fills the space.
Qualifications:
200hr RYT with the NY based Always-At-Aum school in 2022.
Get one of our intro offers
Try our range of classes and experience our supportive community for yourself. We hope you’ll keep coming back.
*Available to new clients only. One intro offer per client.