101: Re:form School


This class is taught by:

Nancy Good

Pilates Instructor

Nancy is one of our master instructors. She has been teaching with Heidi at Pilates Napa Valley for seven years. Her experience and dedication shows in her instruction and classes. 
 
Nancy offers dynamic classes that are based on the seven Pilates principles: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, Flowing/Efficient Movement, and Alignment. She uses these principles to develop challenging, motivating and result driven classes. Come take a class and see for yourself!

Heidi Strong

Studio Owner & Pilates Instructor
 
I opened Pilates Napa Valley in April 2007 after completing the 450-hour intensive Pilates comprehensive apparatus certification through the Physical Mind Institute method. I was inspired by the immediate changes in my own body after practicing three times a week for only one month myself, and chose to shift gears from my 25-year graphic design career, and learn to teach Pilates. I love training my clients of all ages and fitness level, and watching their bodies and lives change through Pilates, just as mine did. 
 

Shaun Farnsworth

Shauns’ love of rhythmic movement became his path to fitness. An opportunity to teach and train aerobics instructors led him to teach in Germany and Switzerland for several years. Back in the states, his career as a professional dancer continued his passion. As he has gotten older, his search for functional excersise made it clear that pilates was the natural next step. The idea of a form of excercise that includes core strength, flexibility and rhythmic movement inspired Shaun to get certified to teach Pilates. His approach is a little more athletic with a dash of laughter and good humor. « If you can’t laugh while your crying…. What’s the point?

Sunye Vasquez

Sunye (pronounced Sunny) was brought into her Pilates journey in 2006, through physical rehab and relief from her own injuries, and immediately fell in love! She is certified through Club Pilates and is currently going through BASI teacher training. She is a firm believer in the power of movement while having fun doing it, and enjoys sharing her passion with every body, at any age. She seeks to engage her students, while helping them to reach their individual fitness goals... To her, there's nothing better than seeing the smile of satisfaction on a client when they feel themselves connecting and getting stronger! Pilates has changed Sunye's life - both physically and mentally - and she can't wait to share her magic with all of you!
Re:boot your mind, body, and spirit in this flowing fitness-style multi-level Pilates class. We put the FUN in learning the Pilates FUNdamentals!
 
This class is a perfect introduction to the Pilates method on multiple apparatus. You will learn the principles of Pilates through mindful breathing and movement on the Reformer, Chair, Tower and Mat All Pilates exercises are designed to improve overall strength, balance, and flexibility from the very first session, progressing with each class you take.
 
For students new to Pilates, those who have recovered from injury or surgery, or are simply de-conditioned from lack of exercise. Also great for the Pilates aficionado that wants to Re:boot their practice, and focus on proper breath, alignment and core engagement.
 
*NOTE: This is MULTI-LEVEL class. Modifications and variations will be given depending on your level of fitness and experience in Pilates movement principles. This class is NOT appropriate for those with injuries or severe limitations. Please contact the studio to speak with us regarding Private 1:1 sessions if you are in need of more individual instruction. (55 minutes, 5-10 max capacity)

Upcoming classes:

  • Thu Oct 02 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Elizabeth Robertis
  • Thu Oct 02 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Elizabeth Robertis
  • Fri Oct 03 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Elizabeth Robertis
  • Sat Oct 04 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with Nancy Good
  • Mon Oct 06 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with Nancy Good
  • Tue Oct 07 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Heidi Strong
  • Tue Oct 07 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Elizabeth Robertis
  • Tue Oct 07 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Heidi Strong
  • Wed Oct 08 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Shaun Farnsworth
  • Wed Oct 08 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Shaun Farnsworth
  • Thu Oct 09 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Heidi Strong
  • Thu Oct 09 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Sunye Vasquez
  • Fri Oct 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Shaun Farnsworth
  • Sat Oct 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with Nancy Good
  • Mon Oct 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with Nancy Good
  • Tue Oct 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am with Heidi Strong
  • Tue Oct 14 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Elizabeth Robertis
  • Tue Oct 14 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Heidi Strong
  • Wed Oct 15 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm with Shaun Farnsworth
  • Wed Oct 15 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm with Shaun Farnsworth