Proud to join a few of my teacher-colleagues across the globe inspiring students to use Pilates and the Pilates Avatar program wherever they are. Thankful for this feature to kick off the Ambassador program with Clare Dunphy. Here’s a reprint of her newsletter and a little video of a typical morning in the studio.
Announcing Pilates Avatar Ambassadors!
They are awesome & amazing instructors and studio owners who share the ethos of our mission to make Pilates accessible and affordable for all.
To kick things off, we’d like to introduce you to one of our amazing ambassadors, Gina Jackson of authorized studio Pilates4Fitness. Get to know her more below.
Why did you become a Pilates Instructor; what inspired you?
I began personally training with Pilates at 45 years old, as I knew I needed something that would sustain my body in the long term; a “gym life” was not going to be the endgame. I also knew I wanted a wholesome, physical training regimen that would sustain my clients as well as myself — both as a teacher and as a businesswoman.
What is your favorite Pilates quote?
“Pilates moves. Movement heals.”
What is your favorite Pilates exercise?
I have a few 😁
Reformer: Arm Circles into Shaving/Hug/Swakate
Wunda: Going Up Front into Mountain Climber into Going Up Side
Ladder Barrel: Short Box
Do you have a Pilates Avatar success story to share?
When a private client of mine travelled to Europe and gleefully used the Intermediate Mat workout in her hotel room, she returned to report back with a smile. It was a small win, yet I was delighted with her goal for consistency.
Wanna be a part of the movement? Learn about the benefits of becoming an Ambassador for Pilates Avatar. Become an Ambassador Pilates Avatar is a production of Progressive Bodyworks, Inc.
Gina Jackson, is a classically trained Pilates Teacher and has been teaching along the Gold Coast of Hudson and Bergen County, NJ for the past fifteen+ years.
Certified by Power Pilates of New York, Gina has trained with Master Teachers Bob Liekens, Susan Moran and Brett Howard; loved workshop training with Cary Regan and Blossom Leilani-Crawford and has particularly enjoyed listening to the personal stories as told by Pilates Elders, Kathy Grant and Lolita San Miguel.
An active teacher and blogger, Gina manages a private personal training business supporting a myriad of clients, teaching all to honor their health, strength and life with the principles of Pilates at its core.