Kayleigh Watts-Harrison

Pilates Teacher & Functional Breathwork Facilitator

Creator of Caretta Pilates

Movement has always been such a huge part of my life and Pilates showed me how to find joy in it again. I qualified as a Pilates instructor back in 2018 and since then I’ve had the privilege of meeting and connecting with so many wonderful people.

Caretta Pilates is more than just movement. It’s about community and leaning into sustainable practices that help us to feel good and support our overall wellbeing. Breathwork plays a huge part in this. Since gaining my certification as a Functional Breathwork Facilitator in 2026, Breathwork is now one of our offerings alongside Pilates.

Why Caretta? The meaning behind the name:

Caretta Pilates was named after the loggerhead sea turtle and symbolizes flowing, natural movement. I came up with the name during a trip to Bali after spending the day at a turtle rescue and rehabilitation centre learning more about sea turtles and getting to release some back into the wild. I also have fond memories of a sailing trip in Greece with loved ones where I swam alongside sea turtles for the first time. Looking back, these incredible creatures have been a constant symbol in my life and represent not only the joy I find in movement but also my love for swimming in the ocean.

Ways we can practice together:

If you feel ready to dive in, I’d love to hear from you. We can work together in many ways, from private 1:1 sessions to our group classes. We also have our retreats, which are a beautiful way to meet and connect in person. However, you choose to practice with us, I can’t wait to welcome you to the Caretta Pilates community.

Got questions about any of our offerings?

You can reach me via email: hello@carettapilates.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.