Nanette Hill
Pilates Instructor
In my youth, I studied dance in NYC (Dance Theater of Harlem, Joffrey Ballet, School of American Ballet, Performing Arts/LaGuardia High School …the FAME school).
In the 1980’s, because of a knee condition, my doctor recommended I do Pilates to strengthen the muscles supporting my patella. Consequently, I was extremely fortunate to have practiced Pilates, personally, with Carola Trier, at her NYC studio. Carola was one of the original 14 people (known as the “elders”) who Joseph Pilates, himself, personally trained to be instructors.
Even though I have a contemporary Pilates certification, I come from a classical background and am guided by the principles and form of Contrology (the art of control.. the original name Joseph Pilates gave his practice). I believe that the principles of Pilates: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow, apply to instruction as well as to the practice itself.
I love being a guide for, and assisting clients through their journey as they manifest connecting to their bodies; transforming their practice, gaining better flexibility, mobility, strength, confidence and overall well-being for themselves.
I, myself, continue to be a student of Pilates (I am achieving my classical certification in the near future). Like my clients, I also take private classes with experienced instructors. It helps me in my own practice, with my own body. It also helps me to be a better instructor.
I believe, as humans, it is important, in life, to have things which bring us joy; things/experiences that make our hearts smile from the inside.
Being a Pilates instructor is a very joyful, mindful experience for me. I find that when I am finished a session with a client, I feel energized and happier than I did beforehand (even if I felt great to begin with).
No matter what your physical condition is at the start, Pilates is not an easy practice. Yet, through every level, it challenges us in the best ways (physically, psychologically, emotionally) and I believe, with consistency, we end up better off for having experienced it.
In the 1980’s, because of a knee condition, my doctor recommended I do Pilates to strengthen the muscles supporting my patella. Consequently, I was extremely fortunate to have practiced Pilates, personally, with Carola Trier, at her NYC studio. Carola was one of the original 14 people (known as the “elders”) who Joseph Pilates, himself, personally trained to be instructors.
Even though I have a contemporary Pilates certification, I come from a classical background and am guided by the principles and form of Contrology (the art of control.. the original name Joseph Pilates gave his practice). I believe that the principles of Pilates: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow, apply to instruction as well as to the practice itself.
I love being a guide for, and assisting clients through their journey as they manifest connecting to their bodies; transforming their practice, gaining better flexibility, mobility, strength, confidence and overall well-being for themselves.
I, myself, continue to be a student of Pilates (I am achieving my classical certification in the near future). Like my clients, I also take private classes with experienced instructors. It helps me in my own practice, with my own body. It also helps me to be a better instructor.
I believe, as humans, it is important, in life, to have things which bring us joy; things/experiences that make our hearts smile from the inside.
Being a Pilates instructor is a very joyful, mindful experience for me. I find that when I am finished a session with a client, I feel energized and happier than I did beforehand (even if I felt great to begin with).
No matter what your physical condition is at the start, Pilates is not an easy practice. Yet, through every level, it challenges us in the best ways (physically, psychologically, emotionally) and I believe, with consistency, we end up better off for having experienced it.
