Pilates

Friday, September 13 • 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Olya K
Olya is the founder of the studio and a yoga and Pilates teacher. Her yoga journey began about 15 years ago while traveling through India and Nepal. Her passion for yoga and meditation led her to sacred places such as the Sivananda Ashram, Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore, Kaivalya Yoga Institute in Pune, Vipassana Meditation retreats, and many others. In 2012, Olya pursued her passion further by completing a 900-hour Comprehensive Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, India, and a 60-hour Thai Massage Training at the Shivagakomarpaj School of Thai Massage at The Old Medicine Hospital in Thailand. After moving to New York, she completed the Balanced Body Pilates program in 2019. Olya teaches yoga with a focus on the connection between movement and breath, muscle strengthening, enhanced flexibility, and improved balance. She also incorporates Thai Massage techniques to help increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, and release emotional and mental stress stored in the muscles. She sincerely desires to share with others how to live in a healthy body and harmony with the mind.

Description

Pilates uses a series of stretching, strengthening, and breathing exercises that activate your core muscles and help those fibers become long and lean.
Pilates is known for its ability to enhance overall physical fitness, aid in injury prevention, and improve balance and coordination.

All levels are welcome!