Our Instructors

Our experienced, expert team

Aylin Sevgen

Aylin Sevgen

Founder, Physiotherapist and Reformer Instructor

Holds a physiotherapy degree and a 600-hour international pilates certification. Has taught reformer and rehabilitative pilates for 12 years and specialises in…

Cem Akbulut

Cem Akbulut

Reformer and Performance Pilates Instructor

A sports science graduate. Writes strength and mobility programmes for athletes and runners; also teaches in English.

Mert Kalaycı

Mert Kalaycı

Yoga Instructor (Hatha, Vinyasa)

Holds a 500-hour international yoga teacher certification and trained in India and Bali. Teaches alignment-focused Hatha and breath-linked Vinyasa.

Sena Dorukhan

Sena Dorukhan

Yin Yoga and Meditation Instructor

After a psychology degree she trained in yoga nidra and mindfulness. Leads yin yoga, guided meditation and sleep-focused relaxation classes.

Işıl Tuncer

Işıl Tuncer

Pregnancy and Postnatal Instructor

A doula and pregnancy yoga instructor, specialised in pelvic floor and breath work. Also teaches mum and baby yoga classes.

Bora Yelkenci

Bora Yelkenci

Advanced Vinyasa and Ashtanga Instructor

With 14 years of practice and advanced training he prepares safe progression plans for arm balances and inversions.

Burcu Çınar

Burcu Çınar

Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor (Ankara)

Head instructor of the Ankara studio, specialised in classical mat series and posture correction. Has taught pilates for 8 years.

Doruk Sezer

Doruk Sezer

Vinyasa and Reformer Instructor (Izmir)

Instructor at the Izmir studio; leads flowing Vinyasa and reformer classes drawn from his dance background.

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