Meet the Studio 52 Team

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  • Eleanor Steane is a registered Senior Yoga Teacher and Course Director of the Function and Flow Teacher Training Program based at Studio 52 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Having studied under the guidance of several influential teachers around the globe since 2004, Eleanor is one of Ireland’s most notable teachers, and continues to further inspire the next generation of teachers during her teacher trainings from 2016 onwards. Alongside her vinyasa flow classes, this mum of two has a deep passion for supporting and empowering students who are preparing for the birthing process and parenthood through her pregnancy and active birth education classes; as of 2022, Eleanor is also a fully qualified doula.

    Eleanor’s classes combine a deep commitment to the lineage of traditional yoga practice, alongside modern, functional-movement principles, intuitive and adaptive alignment cues, and subtle breathwork and meditation techniques. You can expect a vinyasa flow practice that is deep, challenging, laughter-infused, and non-competitive.

  • I went to my first class in 2015 in Hill Street where Jess was my first ever teacher. I didn’t think I’d like yoga because I loved to challenge myself physically with high intensity exercise like HIIT or sprinting. Little did I know that yoga is full of its own challenges and after that first class I was hooked.

    I moved to Brisbane, Australia in 2016 where I continued my yoga practice and in 2018 completed my 350hr yoga teacher training. I qualified in; hatha, vinyasa, yin, pre-and post-natal and myofascial roll and release. After qualifying I was lucky enough to teach in 2 beautiful studios in Brisbane and started to develop my own teaching style.

    I work as an Osteopath full-time and started practicing out of the treatment room in 52 Hill Street in September 2020. I studied Osteopathy for 4 years in Oxford Brookes University, graduated in 2015 and have worked in Belfast, London and Australia.

    My job as an Osteopath has a big influence on my teaching style. My classes focus on finding balance in the body, building strength, decompressing the spine and injury prevention. My classes are open to all, whether it’s your first ever class or you’re a seasoned pro, there will always be modifications to suit your needs.

  • My yoga journey began when I was in Art College (over 25 years ago). Although I didn’t know what it was really giving me at the time, I just knew I needed yoga in my life and I kept showing up. I completed my first teacher training in 2003, and have dabbled in so many paths on my yogic journey — starting with Hatha; following the structured approaches like Ashtanga and Bikram; letting loose with the flow of Vinyasa, and many more. I found something to love (and to loathe) in each! When I found Katonah Yoga® in 2015, I realised that all of this dabbling was a gathering of information that informs how I teach today.

    When I’m teaching, I look at your characteristics and attributes, and using the frameworks of sacred geometry I’ll adjust in certain ways to help to fully activate your body, in a holistic approach. Another path that you’ll notice in my meditations and visualisations is Andean Spiritual Art which I came across on my first trip to Peru in 2012. This worldview of engaging with nature and energy work, has been a staple part of my daily practice ever since. I continue to learn from my teachers there in Peru and online, bringing elements of this into my classes and workshops.

    You’ll find me teaching ‘Restore' here at Studio 52. It’s an active REST class. I bring many of the key elements of Restorative yoga and mix it with Katonah, Somatics, and Andean energy work. I hope you’ll come to rest and reset with me sometime soon.

  • Yoga has been an interesting journey for me so far. As a student, I'm continually learning and evolving, and I appreciate all movement practices that offer me a presence of mind. My first love is vinyasa flow yoga which I've practiced for many years; enjoying all the creativity and freedom it has provided. I then discovered a slower-paced, anatomical style of yoga that helped me understand my own body more; introducing mobility and strength work to my practice.

    Teaching yoga is a gift that I have enjoyed for the past 10 years, and helping others on the path has been both humbling and grounding. I love to bring all of the experience I have gained over the years to each class in the hope that it deepens someone's personal exploration and awareness.

    Fusing new scientific modalities with the foundational asana practice has allowed me to create Function and Flow Yoga. Mobility creates skillful control in posture work and the fluid transitions that are synonymous with vinyasa flow yoga, and what I have discovered is, the more space, strength, and support created in the body, the richer the meditative experience can be.

    Students can expect a challenging class with intelligent and progressive sequencing. Inversions and arm balances are my trademark.

  • Bryan’s classes offer an alignment-focused vinyasa practice that draws upon traditional asana, calisthenics, and bodyweight training. Expect creative sequencing, detailed posture work, and a chance to refine and deepen your understanding of your own unique body, no matter how new or experienced you are on the mat!

  • As a Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga and Pilates teacher, I am very much about the yin and yang in my practice, teaching and all aspects of life. It is not unusual for my day to begin with yoga and quiet mediation and end with a high impact Crossfit class – for me it is all about finding balance….and having fun! I love to weave the strength and stability of Pilates into the fluidity of a flow yoga practice to add an extra layer of challenge and focus. In my online classes, I will help you to develop a strong foundation from which to find your flow - there will be a focus on alignment, core strength and breath. I will encourage you to slow down, move with ease and explore what is possible in your own unique body.

  • A practice of breath. A practice of presence. Now more then ever this is what I come to the mat for and what I offer you when you practice with me. We practice in the now, literally going with the flow; and the more we practice this on our mats, the easier it is to do off it. I encourage you to bring a playfulness to our practice which allows us to achieve more than we thought possible and helps us feel the shared experiences we have despite the distance. And in this crazy time, what else can we do, but take it one day, one moment at a time. Let the practice of yoga bring us back to our breath, our own enoughness, and our connection.

  • I first began teaching in 2018 after a decade of practice. Having the practice of Yoga in my life has been integral to helping me maintain an attitude of gratitude for being an eternal beginner while deepening my relationship with this body & mind. Continuing my study of yoga & sharing it with others is a huge privilege and an honour.

    In my offerings you can look forward to a breath-led steady but strong hot vinyasa flow with moments of challenge, play and stillness throughout into the ending meditation. I always ensure my offerings are suitable for all~level's - every body is welcome.

  • Following an early interest in gymnastics and dance, I began practicing Vinyasa Flow yoga as a teenager and quickly connected with its potential for creative movement. I attended my first yoga workshop at the time of an emotional crossroad, which awakened my own realisation of the mind-body connection. My fascination with this interplay was enhanced through academic study of Psychology and becoming a qualified Pharmacist. I trained in Vinyasa Flow yoga in London and continue to study various styles of yoga as well as holistic healthcare modalities.

    As a teacher I playfully challenge my students physically through creative sequencing which emphasises alignment. I encourage students to find their edge but also to recognise that the heart of yoga is not how far you can go in a pose, or how flexible you are, but it is the attention to the breath, the mind and the self.

  • My practices are strong and challenging, but keenly attentive to the needs of our individual bodies. While I am here to guide you through class, I encourage you to follow your own path and listen to what your body wants and needs. My great passion for women's wellness, and the precious awareness of our body's unique requirements, have recently led me to complete my 100 hour yoga teacher training in Yin Yoga.

    I like to leave my students feeling comfortably challenged and empowered, lighter in the mind, and connected to themselves in the present moment.

  • Leila’s classes are the perfect blend of slow burn classic Pilates and low impact HIIT Style exercises for full body conditioning.

    They are designed to help you strengthen your deep core, increase endurance, and build lean muscle mass while improving your posture, flexibility, and balance AND MOOD.

    Expect great tunes and craic as a massive priority!

Our Pop-Up Teachers

  • Ellen is a fresh face in the world of Pilates teaching, but her dedication to the practice spans over 12 years. Her classes blend traditional Pilates techniques with a modern approach. With an emphasis on alignment, improving posture, and building core strength, Ellen's sessions offer a balanced and invigorating workout experience.

    Join Ellen on the mat and discover the joy of movement and the power of Pilates.

  • Indie’s classes combine a nurturing yet dynamic energy that balances strength with flexibility and hard work with relaxation. Calm and attentive, she enjoys challenging you to find a deeper level of your practice, whilst helping to guide you through the class with options to suit your ability. Expect to leave a session with Indie feeling relaxed and energised.

    Indie’s career began in the corporate sector but she always felt like something was missing. It was only when she began to practice Yoga that she realised it was possible to calm her mind and open her heart whilst enhancing her physical capabilities. This transitioned into her wanting to share this practice and knowledge with others and that’s why she teaches Yoga today.

    Indie qualified to become a Yoga teacher by completing the Teacher Training Course (TTC) at Sivananda Ashram, an intensive and transformative experience taught by direct disciples of Swami Vishnudevananda. The course is based on the traditional gurukula system (‘guru’s house’) in which students live and study with the teacher. Indie values the importance of continuously learning, adapting and evolving her classes to meet the needs of her students and looks forward to sharing her teachings with you.

  • The movements in Natalie’s Pilates classes are layered to allow beginners to become comfortable with the basics, whilst providing progressions for those who are wanting to challenge their strength and range of motion. Form and fostering mind muscle connections are key to this practice, encouraging muscular development, alignment and promoting efficiency of movement.

    The class flows from warm up articulations and preparatory sets to more intense movements, challenging your endurance and total body strength.

    Each class ends with softer mindful motions and breath work so that you can close your practice feeling rebalanced and restored.

  • While teaching yoga, my passion is to empower the students (be they seasoned yogis or new to the practice) to be the best they can be in their practice on any given day.

    I aim to make my classes as informative and relaxed as I can, catering for all levels of student. While remembering that every practitioner is individual and has different needs, I aim to include variations for all students throughout the practice. I also like to offer a little spice during class, encouraging you to experiment by taking your practice to the next level!

  • Aideen’s class offers a sanctuary to find peace within. A class, where tranquility meets movement.

    Expect a slow, steady rejuvenating practice, focusing on the breath, and mindful, conscious movement. Your breath will become your anchor, as you flow through a sequence of asanas, with intention and awareness.

    Aideen weaves in elements of mindfulness, meditation and yoga philosophy to deepen your practice, and cultivate inner peace.

    Throughout the class Aideen will encourage you to listen to your body, and honour its wisdom.

    Her wish is that you carry the peace and awareness that you've cultivated, with you, throughout the rest of your day.

  • Jude brings a vibrant and playful approach to her strong vinyasa yoga classes, aiming to instill a sense of joy and exploration in her students. With a focus on breath-led movements and fluid transitions, Jude's classes feel like a dance on the mat. She carefully selects music that complements the energy of each sequence.