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Inner Peace Pilates is one of Algonquin’s first fully equipped Pilates studios. Our studio is proud to teach the historical Pilates Method, originally designed by Joseph Pilates himself. We invite you to our peaceful space to improve your movement, health, mind body connection, and overall wellbeing.
Our certified teachers are dedicated in making your experience at Inner Peace Pilates pure, creative, effective and enjoyable. It is our goal to provide our clients with support and inspiration in their pursuits of health and harmony. Take time for yourself to experience all that Inner Peace Pilates has to offer.
Instructor Bio's
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Taylor Abitua, Owner & Pilates Instructor
At the young age of 14, during her pre-professional ballet career, Taylor realized her love for Pilates while undergoing rehabilitation. The understanding and enjoyment of the movements she had experienced in ballet enhanced her passion for Pilates and the desire to help others experience the same enjoyment.
Graduating from the Core Dynamics Teacher Training Program, based in Sante Fe, New Mexico, Taylor received her Full Mat And Equipment Pilates Certification. Core Dynamics, designed by Michele Larsson, teaches the historical Pilates Method, as taught by Eve Gentry (a master teacher who was also taught by Joseph Pilates himself). This extensive program is based on sound, bio-mechanical movement principles which teaches how to work with clients as individuals rather than teaching a class as a whole.
Devoting several years to her mentor Margarette Raymond, of Position Red in Chicago, Taylor refined her skills through extensive training. While teaching in Chicago, Taylor worked with a wide variety of clients,and attended and assisted in many workshops, all the while building upon her experience in the proper method of Pilates.
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Amy Hunt, Belly Dance Instructor
As a professional performer and belly dance instructor, Amy brings over seven years of dance experience to Inner Peace Pilates. Having studied under several instructors, including professional dancers from around the world, Amy has more than three years of belly dance experience and is also a member of two belly dance troupes. She also performs at corporate events, private parties and festivals throughout the Chicagoland area and is also the featured dancer of a Middle Eastern restaurant in Elmhurst, Illinois. Let Amy introduce you the to the exotic art of belly dancing.
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Kate Halma, Yoga Instuctor (R.Y.T. 200)
With nearly a decade of yoga experience, Kate joins our team as a certified yoga instructor from Kalitrea Yoga Studio, 2004. Studying under teachers such as Gabriel Halpern, Paul Grilley and Seane Corn Kate brings enthusiasm and energy in her teaching style. She emphasizes alignment, core strength and mind~body awareness both on and off the mat.
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