Tasha K.
Instructor
How did you get into Pilates?
I was introduced to Pilates a few years ago as a form of rehab for Scoliosis. I suffered from lower back pain and stiffness in my upper back due to my spine curvature. I could feel and see the imbalances in my body and felt like I needed a change. Ever since my first lesson, I’ve been hooked!
What do you love about Pilates?
I never used to enjoy exercising so I was very happy when I found myself looking forward to Pilates. I love how Pilates can target important small muscle groups that may be under-utilised, and the workout can range from low to high intensity depending on what you crave that day.
I still remember my very first lesson where I started on the Reformer and looked at the Cadillac and thought to myself “mmm…what can you even do on that?” I found myself asking to try the different types of Pilates equipment every session. There’s just endless types of movements and it never gets boring!
What makes your class unique and sweaty?
Be ready to try out different starting positions on the Reformer! A class that will challenge your endurance and get you shaking in the right places. I personally like to work on spinal articulation and I can definitely promise a good glute segment.
What do you want your clients to leave your class feeling?
I would love for my clients to gain body awareness, leave stronger and feel like they made a good choice coming to class!
Favourite workout other than Pilates?
I would say dancing in the past, but now it's taking my 3 doggies out on walks.
Favourite pre or post workout snack?
My own matcha latte.
Describe you and your teaching style in five words.
Me: friendly and encouraging but tough
Teaching style: endurance and innovative with many variations
Tasha holds the following certifications
Intensive Mat-Plus™
Intensive Reformer
Intensive Cadillac
Advanced Cadillac
Intensive Chair
Intensive Barrel
Anatomy Review Workshop
Postural Analysis Review Workshop
Merrithew STOTT Pilates® Pre and Post Natal Specialist
Prenatal Pilates on the Mat
Prenatal Pilates on the Reformer
Prenatal Pilates on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer
Prenatal Pilates on the Cadillac
Prenatal Pilates on the Split-Pedal Stability Chair™
Prenatal Pilates on the Edge
Prenatal Matwork with Stability Ball™ & Flex-Band®
Post-Natal Pilates
Balanced Body
Core Align 1
Core Align 2
Pilates for Scoliosis Workshop with Jillian Hessel