Teachers
Melanie
Melanie earned her 500 hour certification in advances in Pilates Techniques from Marie-jose Bloom-Lawrence at Long Beach Dance Conditioning . She is certified in Both Mat and Reformer disciplines. Her classes are therapeutically based, focusing on anatomy, proper alignment and technique. Melanie is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance and has been practicing for over 12 years. She completed teacher trainings with David Swensen and Tim Miller, as well as, in depth workshops with David Williams and Lino Miele in India. Her classes are filled with breath and focus. Her down to earth approach allows students to feel comfortable regardless of experience or physical ability. In October 2009 Melanie begins a three year teacher training journey with her teacher T.K.V. Desikachar in Chennai, India. PV Yoga and Pilates remains grateful to have such a kind soul working with our shala.
Nicolas (Owner)
Three years ago, a twenty year old dream of wanting to live here amongst so many wonderful people, became reality. The PV Yoga & Pilates Shala first opened it's door on December 2nd, 2006. Nicolas is trained in the Pilates Method by Ali Risdon ( Fluid Pilates-LB) and Balance Body Method (Long Beach, CA). Nicolas remains humbled as he witnesses client after client in the studio become stronger, leaner and gain significant body awareness. As with Melanie, his classes are therapeutically based, focusing on anatomy, proper alignment and structure. Over the last 10 years Nicolas has practiced and trained with Tim Miller (Ashtanga Yoga Center, Encinitas CA.), David Swensen (Ashtanga Yoga Center N.M.) and Diana Christianson (Pacific Ashtanga, D.P., CA.). Nicolas completed teacher trainings with both Tim Miller and David Swensen. Honoring Sri K. Pitahbi Jois, Nicolas guides his students through class with a light hearted devotion. Ni
Three years ago, a twenty year old dream of wanting to live here amongst so many wonderful people, became reality. The PV Yoga & Pilates Shala first opened it's door on December 2nd, 2006. Nicolas is trained in the Pilates Method by Ali Risdon ( Fluid Pilates-LB) and Balance Body Method (Long Beach, CA). Nicolas remains humbled as he witnesses client after client in the studio become stronger, leaner and gain significant body awareness. As with Melanie, his classes are therapeutically based, focusing on anatomy, proper alignment and structure. Over the last 10 years Nicolas has practiced and trained with Tim Miller (Ashtanga Yoga Center, Encinitas CA.), David Swensen (Ashtanga Yoga Center N.M.) and Diana Christianson (Pacific Ashtanga, D.P., CA.). Nicolas completed teacher trainings with both Tim Miller and David Swensen. Honoring Sri K. Pitahbi Jois, Nicolas guides his students through class with a light hearted devotion. Ni
