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Pilates is well-loved for the core-power and lean, catlike control that it develops, and what better skills to have when learning to surf? Alisa's energetic Pilates and yoga classes are taught with a fresh, fun, creative bend and it's her goal that what you gain doing these practices translates to your everyday life. Morning Pilates sessions (all levels welcome!) will fire up your center and give you the courage to hop on a surfboard and have a blast your first time out. After fun in the sun, surf lessons and relaxing, your day ends with a yoga class including a stretch session that promises to soothe the psyche and lengthen sore muscles.
About Alisa
Alisa has been teaching since 1999 when she left her high-powered publishing job to spread her passion for Pilates. A featured expert for Pilates Style Magazine, she’s also the creator of the DVDs, Advanced Pilates Workout and Pilates for Men. Classically trained by Joseph Pilates’ protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Alisa currently studies with one of the last remaining teachers who worked for Mr. Pilates: Jay Grimes. A self-described movement junkie, Alisa explores any movement modality she can find the time for when she's not dancing, hiking or surfing. She recently completed her Yoga Certification with Annie Carpenter and Kia Miller at Yogaworks in Los Angeles. In addition to teaching at retreats and conferences internationally, Alisa trains an exclusive private clientele at her studio in Los Angeles.
About Andrea
Andrea was raised in Ventura, California, and grew up in the water and on the sands of the beautiful California coastline. Surfing and yoga have always been, for Andrea, complimentary activities, not only on a daily basis but also a way of life. Following her passions for the ocean, health, and all things that flow, she has surfed, traveled, taught and studied internationally. In addition to teaching yoga and Pilates, and practicing Thai massage, Andrea has taught surfing and has worked for Via Yoga as a teacher and retreat host for years. She now makes her home on the shores of Hawaii and Mexico and loves to surf, practice, teach, and learn, sharing the aloha with all. www.andreaarriaga.com
About Israel
Israel grew up surfing the many point breaks in and around Sayulita. He has work at the Four Seasons Resort as a surf instructor and has also guided tours throughout Mexico's extensive coastline. He use to compete with the Nayarit Surf Team and participated in the World Longboard Championships in Baja, Mexico. These days he works giving private lessons.