Sunny Richards is the founder of Santosha Yoga and Pilates Institute – born from a dream to create an accepting and supportive space for wellness, healing, and transformation.

She has taught in the Fitness Industry for over 22 years and trained in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Vinyasa, Vini Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Advanced Breathing Techniques and Meditation Practices.

“Sunny is very well trained and knowledgeable. She is so hands-on and always there whenever you need her. She feels like a swan taking all her hatchlings under her wing as we coast through the course and life.” ~ Elisa, South Africa

Sunny’s goal is to fully support and uplift our Pilates students as they step into the role of Pilates teacher, and to help them find success and abundance on this path.

Sunny has handpicked and trained her team of Pilates teachers in Bali– highly trained, experienced Pilates teachers, physiotherapists and anatomy experts who will mentor, guide and support you in your new Pilates teaching career.

Ally is a Pilates & Yoga teacher, with a comprehensive background in exercise, anatomy, nutrition, and personal training.

Her love for overall wellness and movement – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – is portrayed in depth in all of her teachings.

Ally’s passion for pilates and yoga began years ago when she realised the benefit that her practice had on the stability and balance of both body and mind.

Her approach to wellbeing is one of a path of constant self-discovery and meeting herself and others where they are at; knowing that we are constantly changing, evolving, facing challenging situations, and learning about ourselves, others, and life from moment to moment.

Ally believes that when our mind is stable and concentrated, the ability to achieve balance, harmony, and happiness in life becomes more simple.

After a recent move to paradise, Ally will be sharing her knowledge and love with our lucky Bali Pilates Training students.

I completed my in person Yoga Teacher Training with Santosha, and immediately fell in love with the principles and sense of community that Santosha nurtures. This connection inspired me to join Sunny again for my 300-hour teacher training in India.

I am passionate about creating holistic and personal health experiences that blend movement, body awareness, mindset, breathwork, and meditation.

In addition to yoga, I have been teaching Pilates in Australia for six years.

My Pilates classes are fun, upbeat, and designed to provide a full-body workout.

Leveraging my knowledge in anatomy and physiology, I guide my clients toward optimal physical well-being, helping them achieve their individual health and wellbeing goals.

I am also grateful to bring my expertise in remedial therapy into my teaching. This allows me to assist clients with alignment, strength, proprioception, and injury rehabilitation, enhancing both my yoga and Pilates practice with a personal and supportive approach.

Jordan is joined in Sri Lanka by our team of master teachers – highly trained Pilates teachers who will guide you on your journey to becoming a world class pilates instructor.

Originally from Argentina, Julieta is a Mat and Reformer Pilates teacher based in Australia, where she completed her Pilates teacher training and began developing her practice as an instructor.

With a background in Psychology and Health Coaching, Julieta has always been curious about the relationship between the mind, the body, and the way we experience ourselves. Her journey into Pilates grew from this interest, discovering movement as a powerful way to develop not only physical strength and awareness, but also a deeper connection with ourselves.

Alongside Pilates, Julieta is a dedicated meditation practitioner and has completed Vipassana meditation retreats. Her meditation practice has taught her the value of slowing down, observing without judgement, and being present with whatever arises — principles that continue to influence the way she approaches movement and teaching.

Julieta sees teaching as a form of service and giving. Sharing what she has learned, creating space for others, and supporting people through their own movement and wellbeing journeys is something she finds deeply fulfilling. She brings care, presence, and love into everything she does, believing that the intention behind the practice is just as important as the practice itself.

Julieta believes that the body can be a doorway into understanding ourselves more deeply. Through Pilates, she hopes to create an experience where movement becomes not only a physical practice, but also an opportunity to connect, listen, and be more present.

For Julieta, Pilates is a practice of strength, awareness, connection and love — both within the body and beyond it.