Dani Gonzalez Ares is the co owner of Ajna, and has been in the fitness industry in Ireland since 1997. She was born in the Netherlands to spanish parents and is fluent in a variety of languages.

She is Ireland's first Stott Pilates instructor trainer and is currently the only person certified to teach students the whole Stott Pilates equipments programme; as well as teaching the Stott Pilates injuries and special population programme. Dani is the senior instructor trainer for Litton Lane training; the only licenced training facility for Stott Pilates in Ireland.

She is currently also the only certified Gyrotonic pulleytower instructor in Ireland and teaches Gyrotonic from the Ajna studio.

Having trained with Doreen Puglisi - the founder of the Pink Ribbon Program; Dani was invited to become a master trainer and is the only person in Ireland certified to teach this educational program to prospective instructors.

As a youngster Dani was involved in a number of sports and competed in karate and horse riding. Furthermore she was a keen swimmer and gymnast. Unfortunately Dani suffered a back injury due to a horseriding accident which made walking painful for nearly a year. It was after many hospital visits that Dani decided to take her rehabilitation into her own hands and started daily weight training.

Dani moved to Ireland in 1994 and met Carl in 1997. She started her Stott Pilates training in 2002 and was invited to become an instructor trainer by Stott Pilates after completing her full certification in 2005.

Dani combines her knowledge with other qualifications as a personal trainier, spinning instructor and massage therapist. She teaches many private clients and regular classes in Ajna. In her spare time Dani likes to do yoga and go for long walks with her dog.

Dani is currently attending a 200hr teacher training course in yoga and hopes to be certified later this year.

Joseph McCarthy is fully certified STOTT PILATES® instructor in Mat and all equipment; as well as a Mat and Reformer STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer, having trained in Ireland, the UK and Canada.

Joe came to the Health & Fitness industry in 1998 and since then has qualified as a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer and holds a diploma in Nutrition. Over this time he has gained a wealth of experience to help his clients achieve their goals.

As well as his work at the studio Joe trains Pilates Instructors around Ireland as well as in the UK. He lecturers for Litton Lane Training in Anatomy & Physiology and Nutrition for ITEC and FETAC courses.