Kirstin Ferrie, the former personal pilates teacher of HRH the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has opened a new studio in Ilkley, Yorkshire.

The Pure Pilates and Wellness Studio has been designed based on a selection of pilates centres around the world.

Facilities include a full range of pilates equipment, hand-made by California-based supplier Balanced Body. Equipment includes reformers, tower, cadillac, wunda chair and ladder barrel.

The interior décor uses a soft pastel-coloured palette, complemented by the equipment which is upholstered in soft white leather. Studio classes will be small - a maximum of three people - and prices start at £18.50 per session.

Ferrie said: "My career has allowed me to plan very carefully how I would design and equip my own studio and where that would be. I have always preferred the countryside over city living. I have strong family ties in this part of Yorkshire, so the town of Ilkley was a natural choice for me."