• Working with Diana is a great way to work toward having a strong, flexible, healthy body and improving your outlook on life
    Mary Beth Abel/ Editor and belly dancer

  • My first experiance with Pilates mat and I love it. It was gentle while building power in my core. Good pace and verbal descriptions of the movements.
    Kathy Package / Financial Analyst

  • Wonderful class! Excellent flow and organization with attention to form.
    Katie Plett / RE Exec.

  • Diana kept a balance of pace and challenge, perfect for a beginner like me.
    Anomymous

 

 

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Pilates is one of the most popular exercise systems in the country because it is an adaptable method that is safe and challenging for a person at any level or ability.

What are the benefits of Piates?

If Pilates exercises are done consciously and regulary (2-3 times a week) you would be able to strengthen your body and change old postural habits. Pilates also provides the practitioner with self-knowledge and information through movement and breathing habits and by shedding light on muscular tendencies and sources of pain. Most importantly, Pilates teaches consciousness and awareness that can be applied to daily life. Benefits of Pilates include centering, control, flow, conscious breathing, precision, and concentration.

What is Diana Garcia-Snyder's backgrownd and experience?

Diana Garcia-Snyder discovered Pilates as a way to keep herself strong and injury-free so that she could continue her work as a dancer and teaching artist. She completed her mat Pilates teacher training in Chicago in 2003 and furthered her studies in Authentic Pilates with Carla Barragán in Seattle in 2005. She received her full Pilates certification at Vitality Pilates, and has been a yoga practioner for 16 years. Additionally, Diana’s more than 20 years of dance training give her an expert eye for movement. Her yoga background allows her to integrate effective yoga stretches into her client’s workouts.

She is a patient and thoughtful instructor and enjoys working with beginners, prenatal and post-partum moms, people who work for long hours at their desks, as well as more advanced clients such as dancers and athletes. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts in Dance Education and Choreography from the University of Washington, a BFA in Graphic Design, and a professional ballet degree from the Royal Academy of Dancing in Mexico and England. She is the co-founder of DAIPAN Butoh Collective and enjoys collaborating with artist of many disciplines to create solo dances that integrate Western and Eastern forms of dance.

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PRIVATE PILATES sessions
By appointment

SOMA YOGA (Ballard)
PILATES MAT, YOGA AND PERSONAL TRAINING
1423 Northwest 70th Street
Seattle, WA 98117-5340
55min sessions: $70
Discounts available
Schedule your appointment

CONSCIOUS BODY PILATES (Madrona)
PiLATES APPARATUS, MAT, YOGA, CARDIO & PERSONAL TRAINING
3317 E. Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Special rules applied
For an appointment and pricing contact:
Heather Scearce ( 206) 709-(CORE) 2673
Please mention that you would like to work with Diana

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MAT PILATES classes
Drop ins welcome

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm (Fall series: September 8-29, 2010)
Beginners/Intermediate level
SOMA YOGA (Ballard)
1423 Northwest 70th Street
Seattle, WA 98117-5340

One hour mat class: $16
Five class-card $70 ($14 each class)
Sign up or drop in
Please bring your mat
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