02/24/2026
We often get questions about the hooks and bands on the wall and now that I have a few months of guiding this class, I wanted to share more about where the work derives from. In addition to certifications in yoga, I also have two decades of ballet training and taught ballet for about a decade. Along the way … like waaaay back in the 90s I began Pilates as a supplement strength training to my art form and later completed training for Pilates mat, Exo Chair, and Springboard.
And as the barre fitness scene arrived in the 2010s, I found training in a barre program that was deeply steeped in physical therapy and Pilates principles. My curiosity continued with training in GYROKINESIS and other modalities as I integrated all of the somatic wisdom into an interdisciplinary offering – teaching at studios, gyms, conferences, workshops, and individual clients. This hybrid practice, is a collection of all my somatic wisdom and has been a mainstay throughout my years as a dance artist/educator. It has supported me through injury and recovery, provided strength, flexibility, poise, and a steadiness without overextending or maxing out mobility. I love the way it brings a sense of connectedness and space to areas of my body that often can feel fragmented or compressed. It also requires a sense of mindfulness and intention toward each movement and that aligns with so much of my yoga training. As I’ve slowly introduced this as a studio offering, the feedback has been affirming.
So much of our experience in motion requires a sense of core engagement and moving from the core can feel unfamiliar or challenging when we think of just the abs. So long story to say, the bands are for a class I offer called Kinetic Core, which provides support to clients seeking a low impact strength and stretch practice – and it’s also yielding benefits for folks working through neuropathy, spinal injuries, and a lack of balance. This is an offering that has helped me through my best days and my worst and as someone who has staved off hip surgery for several years, and managed spine injuries, this practice is why I feel safe to move in my body again.
I’m currently offering Kinetic Core on Wednesday mornings @ 8:15am (it fills often) and will soon be opening a class on Monday mornings too. Can't make that time work? I have space for individual and small group sessions as well. Reach out (phone/email/text) to schedule with me and I’ll get you on my calendar.
