Pilates&Stretching

Saturday, December 21 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 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

Combining Pilates and stretching can lead to improved overall flexibility, strength, and body awareness. Pilates provides a strong foundation of core strength, while dedicated stretching routines can enhance the flexibility gains achieved through Pilates.
All levels are welcome!