Kirstin Ferrie, the former personal pilates teacher of 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 the best facilities around the world.

Facilities include a full range of Pilates equipment, handmade by specialist suppliers in Sacramento, California.

The interior features décor in soft lov age pastels complemented with equipment upholstered in soft white leather.

Studio classes will be small, to a maximum of three, and cost from £18.50 for 10 sessions for each individual.

Ferrie says: "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 country side over city living.

"I have strong family ties in this part of Yorkshire so Ilkley was a natural choice."