Yoga and Pilates

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Why yoga and pilates?

I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada but have been fortunate enough to live abroad in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and China for my dance career. I was introduced to a little bit of yoga and pilates through my home dance studio which probably sparked a curiosity in me. But It wasn't until I made the "big move" to Los Angeles to pursue my career in 2012, that my love and curiosity for yoga intensified. With such a highly competitive industry, I needed something to help me spiritually and yoga provided a safe space for me where I could tune in and find a sense of grounding. Like a lot of high demand sports, having a dance career takes also takes a toll on your body over time, so it was important for me to have a cross training routine that provided some balance both physically and mentally.

My most recent contract ended and I came home for the first time in years near the end of 2019. I finally had the time and decided to complete my 200 hour certification with YYOGA (Vancouver, Canada), focusing on hatha, power, and flow. I’m also certified in yin yoga and pilates.

I enjoy adding different movement modalities to my skill set and in turn, can share my knowledge and passion with the community.

Certifications

RYT 200 hour with yoga alliance | YYOGA Vancouver, BC - December 2019

50 Hour Yin - Bernie Clark & Diana Batts | Yoga International - July 2021

160 hour Mat Pilates Certification - A La Ligne and Physical Minds Institute (Katie Mckenzie, Megan Hunter, and Taren Grewal) - Feb 2022

20 hour YHot Teacher Training Immersive - YYOGA Vancouver, BC - June 2022

Class Types

Flow (60 min)

Centers and challenges your mind and body. In this fast moving class, I’ll guide you through poses are specifically designed to flow seamlessly from one pose to another while progressively building in intensity.

Yin (60 min)

A variety of long held poses, breathing techniques, and relaxation techniques are used. This is a more yin and passive practice.

Yoga and Pilates Fusion (60 min)

This is a blend of Yoga and Pilates. Every class targets strength, range of motion, alignment, spinal mobility, flexibility, core conditioning, recovery, as well as a deep awareness in one’s personal structure and breath. We usually start with a breath and meditation then move on to strength and stability and then strategically open the body.

Mat Pilates

Starts with a short meditation and pilates breath work to integrate deeper abdominal connection then moves on to strengthening and stabilizing exercises using Pilates movements. This may include the use of props such as bands, balls, sliders, etc.

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Testimonials (Class Pass)

 
Testimonials

Power Flow Yoga

Alexei is the best ! Just love his class every single time

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Pilates Flow

This was a fun and challenging class with a great focus on proper form! Alexei is an excellent and knowledgeable instructor - his cues helped me understand which muscles to focus on during each move. Loved how he incorporated the breath throughout the routine. His instructions were easy to follow (did not have to keep looking up at him) and his playlist was great. I appreciated how he also explained and demonstrated various modifications. Thank you!!

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Freedom Flow

Alexei is amazing! Would highly recommend ⭐️

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Candlelight Deep Stretch

A perfect cozy deep stretching class before bedtime - I was practically melted butter by the end of it! Alexei was lovely and very friendly. Would highly recommend this class!

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Testimonials - Harbour Dance Centre

Harbour Dance Reviews

Yoga For Dancers

I felt very relaxed in class, and the class was laid out well with a good amount of difficulty but not too much! Would come again!

Yoga for Dancers

I thought Alexei was great! He was very clear in his instructions & his postures, and I really enjoyed the class & learned some new moves

Yoga for Dancers *Livestream*

Alexei is a great teacher - love that there were different options for each pose - love that the poses were pretty traditional yoga poses that I was familiar with. Alexei spoke very clearly and it was easy to understand the instructions - this is a talent to do over zoom. Alexei had a very calm, soothing vibe - really appreciated this as it has been a LONG time since I’ve practiced Yoga. I may look for another class taught by Alexei - it was a good reminder how beneficial a yoga practice is for bodies of all flexibility levels.

Beg/Intm. Ballet

Great class! It was a little bit higher level than where we are currently at, but you were great about breaking things down and helping us through the movements. Hope to see you in a class again sometime.

 

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