Schedule with Kelli

Best thing to eat for breakfast?

I’m a traditionalist, I go with oatmeal w/fresh blueberries and almonds

I don’t leave home without?

A metro card, my wallet & lip balm

What qualities do you most admire in a teacher?

The ability to communicate in a way that inspires

What is your signature fashion style?

Workout clothes with some style but also stand up to a good sweat

I am an expert in ____________________ ?

Avoiding anything that has to do with cooking or food preparation.  Love to eat but the kitchen is not my domain.

What’s your favorite exercise to teach and do you have a special spin to it?

I don’t really have a favorite. But I love when I’m able to find a way to help someone understand something they didn’t understand before. How I do that usually depends on who I’m working with. Everyone learns differently. It’s cool when you tap into that.

If Joseph Pilates were alive today, what would you ask him?

Whatever happened to that head harness thingy?

Top 3 places you’ve traveled?

South Africa, Marrakesh, Paris

Top 3 things on your “To Do Before You Die” list?

Travel as much as I can, speak Spanish fluently, learn to play the guitar

What’s the farthest point from the Core studio (or NYC) that you’ve done Pilates?

Botswana, Africa

What’s your Pilates “a-ha” moment?

Learning that breathing not only makes all the difference while doing Pilates but also while teaching Pilates.

Two words that describe your teaching style?

Challenging but encouraging

Favorite type of sessions or classes to teach and why?

I enjoy teaching Tower classes so much! There is so much room for variety and creativity.

Care to share any teaching blunders?

After a long day of teaching I asked my students to do “rolling like a dog” instead of rolling like a ball. Strangely, some of them did it. Long days can make you a little loopy. Pacing is important.

It's a Friday eve. Where can you usually be found?

Chillin’ with friends