Aly McKeown

About Aly

Movement has been Aly’s way to express herself and communicate since she was a child. Starting ballet at two and professionally dancing since 18 years old, she has developed a strong kinesthetic awareness that inspired her to study and grow from dancer to teacher. She holds over 1000 hours of teacher training across yoga and Pilates and has proudly taught on every continent.

Through her own difficult challenges with mental health and physical health, she has found a combination of practices that serve her highest self. She is an advocate for supporting her clients’ entire journey mentally, physically and emotionally.

She is a well-rounded and versatile teacher who offers care, love and support to everyone in every class. She is passionate about creating wellness programmes and workshops to develop better health, through mindfulness techniques.

Training Philosophy

I found what works for me is a combination of yoga, Pilates and barre. I’m a sucker for low impact, light weights and high reps. As a woman, correlating workouts with my cycle has been extremely beneficial. Movement and breath are intrinsically linked and an integral part of health. Focusing on my breath keeps me present when I feel a bit distracted. So, yoga and Pilates couldn’t be more perfect practices for that.

Specialisations

Mindful movement for body mind and soul
Balance and coordination
Flexibility training

What does fitness and wellness mean to Aly?

It is the catalyst to a happy, healthy and long life. When taken seriously and treated with respect. Wellness has taken me from a dark to a light place and I am forever grateful to lessons and teachings within the 4 corners of my mat.

3 fun facts

1. I’m a shameless raver. Club culture has been and always will be a huge part of my life. I spent a lot of my dancing days performing in the best techno clubs in Ibiza, Miami, Lebanon, Berlin, Brazil, Morocco and Dubai. I have choreographed and created shows with incredible performers and DJs at festivals and I guess you could say I am a bit of a music snob and carefully select where to party. I met my partner of almost 7 years on the dance floor in Ibiza.

2. Originally from Ireland, I left my family to study ballet overseas at 16 and have lived in 13 countries since. My goal is to see as many places and learn about as many cultures as I can on this life journey. Currently on country 46. Ideally, with a backpack and a very rough plan.

3. I used to live in a hippy commune. There were no shoes or chemical products allowed. I learned a lot from the people who had been living in that community. I went in as one person and came out as another.

FEATURED CLASSES

BodyBurn

A high-intensity full-body strength-based class that combines the best toning exercises from Pilates and the gym floor integrated with high-sweat cardio intervals. Not your average fitness routine; this is going to burn! Perfect for those who love weight training and the energy boost from cardio-based sessions.

Yoga Flow

Yoga Flow is traditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga with specialist teachers and a modern Playground twist. It is a strong and dynamic style which tones and energises the whole body. The meditative effect of the practice helps cultivate inner peace and calm.

Barre HIIT

Barre with bonus cardio. Activate your muscles with a powerful series that combines the precision of Barre with high-intensity cardio bursts. Cardio intervals are repeated between the more traditional Barre workouts for each targeted muscle group. You’ll use lighter weights, sliders and creative body-weight exercises and take very little rest between sets.

Barre Signature

Let’s clear something up. This is not a ballet class. This is a rhythmic fusion of creative Pilates and dance-inspired sequences that work to tone, define, isolate and build on your core strength. Performed on the Barre and mat, expect deep muscle toning, low-impact cardio and lightweight movements with a focus on building strength around your arms, core, thighs and glutes.

Reformer HIIT

Combines some high-intensity intervals with the more controlled, composed reformer exercises. This class aims to increase the heart rate, engage your core on all levels, and challenge every major muscle group. A unique full-body, circuit-style workout that burns serious calories.

Sounds of Aly

Take a moment to listen to her favourite songs

Touch me

Rua De Silva

Can you feel it

MK remix

When the lights go out

Maceo Plex

Space Beats

Robert James

Delight

Christian Burckhardt

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COMMUNITY

Everything we do is about creating better experiences for our members.

Members Reviews

Audrey T.

“Aly is so warm, encouraging, and professional, and it makes for such a rewarding experience. I was always scared I was too out of shape and uncoordinated to take barre, but after one of her classes, I was hooked. She makes you feel like you can do everything, and it’s so special. 10/10!”

Tiphereth G.

“Ally’s classes are the most varied of any barre instructor, giving me the total body workout, strength and mobility training I need. These are always sweaty, as you work on ankle strengthening in relevé while you do all the other actions – isometrics, cardio and strength. A fabulous class with a lovely world-class instructor.”

Ludovic L.

“Aly classes are amazing… her practice is next level and is full of calmness at the same time. I feel like new after her classes :)”

Carla F.

“She is not just teaching her class. She cares about us and brings good energy. Beautiful soul.”

Kayla S.

“My favourite barre classes are with the teachers who have a background in dance. Ally is so knowledgeable (it’s obvious she’s a pro dancer), keeps the energy up, and gives you a decent workout all without compromising form. I feel so safe in her classes. Highly recommend to all!”

Stuart L.

“Great class with a lot of focus on technique, From a previous injury I suffer with a slightly turned out right foot and was really surprised Aly picked this up on this misalignment immediately and gave me corrections, really appreciate the assistance, thank you”