EXPLORE THE LOVE TRAILS
2026 LINE-UP

Ben (he/him) is a multidisciplinary coach who blends different worlds into his teaching. You can expect him to draw from acrobatics, yoga, parkour, dance, psychology, functional fitness and a plethora of other fields. He enjoys weaving these threads together to deliver playful experiences that feel both stimulating and nourishing. His own physical practice is largely led by curiosity - a firm believer in the versatility that novelty, breadth and exploration can play in our movement practices.

Claire is a Movement Is Medicine (MIM) instructor and marketing manager, known for infusing her classes with a love of rave-inspired music and movement. With nearly two years’ experience teaching in music venues and festivals, she brings an authentic dancefloor energy that encourages people to move, release, and reconnect. Her sessions are open to all, inviting you to step outside your comfort zone and rediscover joy through rhythm, breath, and expression. MIM blends science and sound, using movement to regulate the nervous system - transforming stress into sweat, and sweat into a natural, uplifting sense of euphoria and aliveness.

With nearly 30 years’ experience as a physiotherapist, Colin has supported athletes from grassroots to elite level. His approach is shaped by ecological dynamics and ongoing study of the Feldenkrais Method, viewing movement and recovery as adaptive, environment-driven systems. He combines expertise in rehabilitation, motor control, and strength and conditioning to help individuals rebuild resilience and optimise performance. A keen endurance runner, he has competed in demanding events such as the KIMM and LAMM mountain marathons, giving him first-hand insight into training and competition. Colin’s focus is helping people move confidently, efficiently, and sustainably.

Dom Simpson is a hip hop freestyle and shuffle dancer/teacher with over a decade of experience across both underground and commercial scenes. He has worked with artists including Ellie Goulding, Calvin Harris, bbno$, and Joy Crookes, as well as major brands. His background spans battles, performance, and teaching, giving him a strong foundation in street styles and groove. Dom brings this into a beginner-friendly shuffle class, breaking down essentials like the Running Man and Happy Feet in a clear, fun way. Expect high energy, great music, and a supportive environment to build confidence and real dancefloor skills.

Fran (she/her) is a yoga teacher specialising in embodied movement, guiding students to reconnect with their bodies through fluid motion, breath, and somatic techniques. Her classes offer a space to step away from distractions, moving in ways that feel nourishing and freeing. Fran is continually inspired by the transformation that unfolds on the matt, arriving one way and leaving renewed, which fuels her own practice and her teaching. As Studio Manager at Flow State, Hove, she is passionate about fostering community, connection, and shared joy in movement. She also co-founded SheShoreham, a women’s group supporting connection and empowerment.

Founded by Deanne Oliver-Pickard (Yoga Teacher, DJ, founder of The Gather) and Calli Popham (Senior Yoga Teacher, founder of Embodied Beings YTTs, TRE™️ facilitator), we created a progressive, welcoming seaside studio inspired by what we craved after leaving London. Our vibrant community and the energy of the space drive us. Guided by our passionate team of teachers, classes are varied and open to anyone who wants to move, breathe, and reconnect. We believe that through practice, we can find balance, tune into our natural rhythm, and access a state of flow in everyday life.

Jamie’s goal is simple: to enjoy life and help others enjoy theirs too.

As a qualified Breathwork and wellness facilitator with a deep love for music, he blends beats, breath and meditation into uplifting experiences that reconnect people with what really matters and remind us how lucky we are to be alive.

James has been running for as long as he can remember, but what started as a pursuit of performance has evolved into a deeper focus on movement, confidence, and connection with the body. With a background in Sport and Exercise Science and advanced certifications in running mechanics and mobility, he has developed a holistic approach to coaching.

Having completed multiple marathons and an ultra, James understands firsthand the importance of moving well to run well. As an Altra partner and mobility expert, he supports runners in improving technique, strength, and mobility—helping them run more freely, reduce injury risk, and enjoy the sport for the long term.

Jess is a yoga and breathwork facilitator whose vibrant energy and expertly curated playlists guide you to your natural state of joy. With a background in dance, she crafts unique, fluid flows set to music, creating an immersive, uplifting yoga experience. Jess is also the co-founder of Firelight, a wellness retreat and events hub nestled on a 250-acre farm in rural Oxfordshire, designed to help people deepen their connection with themselves, each other, and nature. Her classes and retreats combine movement, music, and mindfulness, leaving participants inspired, rejuvenated, and fully present.

Jessie (she/her) has been facilitating movement for over 15 years, driven by curiosity and a love of wiggling. Connection is central to her practice, exploring the magic of moving together and co-regulating with care. Known for her warm, imaginative, and compassionate teaching, she guides participants to move safely, freely, and joyfully - whether in high-energy sessions or slow somatic practices. Jessie has collaborated with organisations including 4Motion CIC, British Blind Sport, and Parable Dance, and holds a degree in Contemporary Dance. She continues to expand her practice through Body Space and You with Peggy Hackney, Vinyasa Yoga, Barre, and Mat Pilates.

Josh Lynott is a Melbourne-based Australian creative whose work sits at the intersection of athletic and artistic expression, spanning ultra-running, poetry, photography, and painting. In his book A Note to the Runners, he explores the intimate kinship between running and poetry, urging readers to slow down, embrace authenticity, and reconnect with life’s quiet rituals. Born from frustration with modern social trends, the book is a manifesto for mindful movement, reflection, and real connection. Josh’s favorite runs range from Madeira to extreme ultras, with a preferred distance of 50–80 km, a long black in hand, and post-run pancakes or acai bowls with peanut butter.

Expect a blend of deep traditional practices and lush mobility drills with a playful and body-honouring approach. Yoga teacher, mobility coach, TCM practitioner, second-gen climber, and ex-karate sparring champ. Her classes are all about challenging yourself with lots of self-love, respect, and playfulness. Jules believes in the power of community – think strong, transformative sessions with good vibes!!! Ready for a wellness journey that’s as fun as it is powerful? Let’s go!

Karina Patel is a run coach and strength and conditioning coach with a deep connection to the outdoors, guiding movement that builds fitness, confidence, resilience, and character. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 14 and living with autoimmune conditions, her philosophy centres on adaptability and sustainable movement. As a trail runner, she founded Forest Footprints to connect people through Epping Forest and the joy of running in nature. Eight years into coaching, she teaches how strength work supports longevity and recovery. Karina also hosts sauna experiences in London, exploring heat exposure for wellbeing, inflammation, and autoimmune support.

Laura Coates is a yoga teacher with 7 years’ experience, first teaching in London and now based in the Peak District. Laura’s classes are shaped by a love of many different styles of movement, brought together through creative sequencing that is energising, accessible, and always set to great music. Music is central to Laura’s teaching style. The playlist sets the pace, guides the rhythm of the class, and helps students drop into flow, whether they are warming up before a run or taking time to stretch and reset afterwards. Expect smart, feel-good sequences that blend mobility, strength, balance, and breathwork, all timed to the beat.

Leah is a strength & conditioning coach, sports rehabilitator, and trainee Feldenkrais practitioner with over 25 years’ experience in sport and movement. Leah’s career has taken her from the Welsh Institute of Sport, to Saracens RFC and the English Institute of Sport, coaching athletes to 3 Olympic Games and to Olympic, World, and European medals.

For the past twelve years Leah has run a thriving coaching practice in London combining her elite work with athletes (including sprinters Dina Asher-Smith and Reece Prescod and GB ultra runners Joe Turner and Kelsey Price) with helping people of all ages to stay strong, healthy, and active. When not coaching, she loves to swim, cycle, run (more park than ultra!), travel to far-off lands, and enjoy good coffee with friends.

Leo combines Yoga, Creative Movement, Sound Therapy, Breathwork, Contrast Therapy, and Ceremony to create a unique fusion that supports deep mental, physical, and emotional transformation. He leads practices at festivals, wellness events, and mass gatherings worldwide, bringing presence, expertise, and a compassionate approach. Leo’s personal journey of conscious expansion informs his teaching, allowing him to guide others safely and powerfully through holistic practices. Trusted and experienced, he helps participants explore their potential, fostering growth, self-awareness, and transformation in a supportive, immersive environment that blends movement, sound, breath, and ritual.

Dr Mickey James is the founder of Girls To The Front and a children’s health and wellbeing researcher, specialising in play, physical activity, and co-production. She is committed to ensuring young people are active voices, not just participants, in research and communities. Through Girls To The Front, Mickey creates spaces for girls to move, create, and express themselves, blending functional fitness, zine-making, and creative workshops to foster autonomy and self-expression. Across research, coaching, and community projects, she advocates for inclusive, empowering spaces and values young people’s perspectives. Outside work, she enjoys exploring the Gower trails with her dog, Dags.

Matt Bagwell is an Oxygen Advantage™ Master Breathwork Instructor, EMCC Global Practitioner coach, and men's circle facilitator with over a decade of experience in breath training and coaching. A lifelong endurance athlete and ultramarathon runner, he understands the demands of pushing physical and mental limits and the importance of recovery. Matt combines somatic techniques with a grounded, light-hearted presence, shaped by his own inner work. He offers one-to-one coaching and men's circles for those navigating life transitions. At LoveTrails, he leads breathwork and movement sessions designed to energize, open, and ground participants, no matter their experience level.

Nathalie looks to synthesise elements of play, heat and balance with her own creative language and metaphor. Drawing upon many techniques, she is a lover of Pranayama, with an overall down-regulating approach, expect moments of challenge.

Neil Frankel is the founder of The Movement Project, a Level 2 MovNat trainer, tennis coach, and accidental ultramarathon runner with a background in Human Biology. He teaches movement, balance, coordination, agility, and flow, blending principles from Ferus Animi // Terra Nova, Fighting Monkey, and MovNat. Neil’s playful, curiosity-driven approach develops athleticism while exploring our physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. He coaches a Team GB wheelchair tennis player and leads a Neuro & Physical Diversity programme, creating connections and breaking barriers in sport. When not teaching, he can be found bouldering or enjoying deep roast peanut butter.

Owen is a movement coach passionate about meeting people where they are and helping them reach their goals. As founder of the Anti Gym Gym Club, he works to remove the barriers created by conventional fitness approaches. His coaching emphasizes play, drawing on experience in strength and conditioning, running, gymnastics, and physical literacy to create fun, challenging, and engaging movement experiences. Owen’s approach encourages people to move joyfully and purposefully, making everyday life stronger, more capable, and enjoyable, and helping participants build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement.

Paula is a UESCA-qualified running coach, ultrarunner, and co-founder of Camino Ultra. She coaches everyone from first-time ultrarunners to international athletes, including Team GB gold medallist Kelsey Price and Tunnel ultramarathon winner David Bone, helping them build confidence, resilience, and steady progress. Her approach emphasizes running that feels good, using breath and awareness to understand movement, effort, and pacing, while fostering trust in the body. Paula races trail and track ultras, including 100- and 50-mile events, and won the Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour Track Race in 2025. She’s also training in the Feldenkrais Method to deepen mindful movement.

Rachael Love is an Australian Medicine Woman, Sound Therapist, Energy Healer, Psychic, and Wellness Coach with over five years’ experience. Trained in Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Sound Healing, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and coaching, she blends ancient and modern modalities to support transformation and reconnection. A sacred Mesa carrier within the Q’ero tradition, she also works with cacao and sound as healing tools. Rachael creates immersive experiences that bridge spirituality and science, helping individuals reconnect with nature, inner wisdom, and balance. Her work encourages deep relaxation, self-discovery, and empowerment, guided by her belief that reconnecting with natural rhythms supports a happier, more aligned life.

Rachel is known for her energetic, playful, and inclusive teaching style, creating supportive spaces where students can challenge themselves and reconnect with their bodies. A specialist physiotherapist and marathon runner, she is passionate about yoga for runners, blending strength, mobility, breathwork, and smart sequencing to enhance performance and prevent injury. She combines clinical expertise with yogic philosophy, offering safe, adaptable classes for all levels. Rachel holds advanced physiotherapy qualifications and extensive yoga training, including Yin and trauma-sensitive approaches. She is the founder of Clapham Yoga Club, leads retreats, and teaches widely within the London wellness and running community.

Get ready to move with Rhona Noel - Coach Rho from Rock It With Rho. Known for her high-energy, Caribbean-inspired workouts, she blends rhythm, motivation, and expert coaching to deliver sessions that challenge, uplift, and keep the vibes high.

Robbie Redway is the founding member of United Freedom Collective, a musical collective who’ve released music through Ninja Tune, supported Maribou State on their 2025 album tour and DJ’d at numerous festivals and clubs worldwide. He has also composed soundscapes for psychedelic therapy research and online breath-work channels. With training in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, as well as breathwork and sound therapy, his teaching style is varied and holistic, with uniquely curated sonics, nurturing movement and integrated breath and meditation practice.

Co-founder of The Running Room, Physiotherapist, and passionate about connecting humans to help them thrive. Rush first fell in love with trail running at Love Trails four years ago - and hasn’t looked back since.

Sarah Weiler is a facilitator, coach, comedian and DJ, who has spent the last 16 years leading people in joyful activity in schools, businesses, festivals and fitness clubs. From nostalgic singalongs at Glastonbury, viral videos about Dry Robes, and joyful life coaching, she is on a mission to make everything fun, and (as a reluctant exerciser herself) help you forget that you're working out at all.

At a Psy-Trance Festival last summer, Sarah realised that she'd accidentally been doing mega cardio for 7 days straight, so she has turned it into a class where you can both get fit and maybe ascend to another dimension. Are you ready to BASS the music and TRANCE?

Taylor sees movement as a form of self-expression - an artful blend of joy, play, and intention. Her classes are more than just exercise; they are an exploration of how mindful movement bridges the mind, body, and soul, unlocking strength, fluidity, and transformation. With a deep focus on breath and presence, Taylor empowers others to move with awareness, turning each practice into a catalyst for balance and vitality that ripples far beyond the mat.

Tina Afiyan Breiová brings years of experience in movement, mobility, and improvisation to Love Trails Festival. With a background in neuroscience, dance, and embodied practice, she translates complex ideas into simple, practical tools for the trail and everyday life. Passionate about functional mobility, playful coordination, and mindful movement, Tina creates inclusive sessions that are accessible yet challenging for all levels. Her supportive approach builds a resilient, organised body without overthinking. Drawing on her Axis of Action practice, developed through research and taught internationally, her sessions invite clarity, curiosity, and movement that meets you exactly where you are.

The Running Room is a specialist physiotherapy clinic in London helping runners stay injury-free, perform at their best, and enjoy running for life. They work with all levels, from first-time 5K runners to marathoners - offering assessment, treatment, gait analysis, strength & conditioning, and performance support tailored to running. Their approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with biomechanics, strength training, and education to address injury causes and build long-term resilience. Beyond the clinic, they empower the running community through workshops, collaboration, and guidance, promoting smarter, stronger, and sustainable training while fostering a lifelong love of movement.

Vera is a Physiotherapist from The Running Room. She loves being in outdoors to run, hike and rock climb. She loves the energy at Love trails last year, as nothing beats sunrise coffee followed by a jog to the beach!

Waking Dreams is a community-led progressive movement studio in the heart of East London, just off Broadway Market. It celebrates the diverse spectrum of people who make the neighbourhood what it is. The studio’s mission is simple: to empower anyone through movement, regardless of background or experience. It provides a warm, well-equipped and welcoming space where people can grow, develop and connect. Classes are playful and engaging, led by experts in their field, within a supportive environment that often invites people to try something new. Individuality and inclusivity sit at the heart of the studio, with teachers encouraged to carve their own path and continue developing.

Wenning Wang, a southern soul from Taipei, holds a Bachelor’s in Dance from NTUA. Curious and passionate about body-based performance, teaching, and choreography, she explores the intersection of movement and still photography. Fearless in her approach, Wenning works across diverse performance contexts, from site-specific projects to traditional theater. She has taught contemporary dance at The Place, London, and for The Ferus Animi // Terra Nova collective. Her notable collaborations include Punchdrunk, Mauvais Chausson Dance Theater, Need Company, and independent artists Jan Lauwers, Shu-Yi Chou, Wang Yu-Kuang, and Yannick Barman, reflecting a versatile and experimental artistic practice.

Will is a running physiotherapist with The Running Room and an On Ambassador. Passionate about movement, health, and longevity, he helps runners improve performance and prevent injuries through strength training, smart load management, and effective training strategies. Committed to supporting the running community, Will shares his knowledge through workshops, event talks, and behind-the-scenes guidance. For him, running is more than a sport—it’s a way to build health, confidence, and connection. Whether in the clinic or on the track, he’s dedicated to empowering runners to move better, stay strong, and enjoy the journey.

The Movement Project invites everyBODY to explore their potential - building strength, agility, and efficient movement to enrich daily life and deepen our connection to the world around us.

Moving beyond the gym, we offer mixed movement classes, breathwork sessions, and immersive events and retreats designed to inspire, awaken curiosity, and cultivate a more mindful, empowered way of moving and being.