Meet Andrea Brody | Private Pilates Instructor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Andrea Brody and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Andrea, what matters most to you?

I love working with people that are committed to making lasting changes for their health. Consistent Pilates changes your body so it moves and feels better. I had to learn this for myself. I had to be consistent in my own Pilates practice to see the results and changes in my own body and feel better so I know it works. It’s easier to stay motivated when you can feel and see the change. Doing Pilates on a regular basis is the best way to do that. When my clients show up three times a week, they keep the work in their body and it’s easier to make progress. They keep the motivation going because they don’t forget how the movement makes them feel. I make it easy for them to stay consistent because they can do their sessions in person with me or online so they don’t have to cancel if they can’t get away from the office. I am committed to my clients and helping them make change.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’m a Private Pilates Instructor. I help you get stronger and alleviate stress in your body and mind with Pilates so you can live a balanced life. I know how challenging it is to find balance because I used to work full time in corporate graphic design. I developed low back pain from stress and sitting at a desk all day. I found Pilates was the solution to my chronic pain. Not only did I have less pain but I gained strength and reduced tension. I fell in love with this form of stress relieving exercise and decided to make it my career. The transition wasn’t easy but I built up my Pilates business and did both for a while. Then I left my corporate job to move into full time Pilates.

My teaching is set apart because I take cues from what my clients tell me and their body tells me so I can better fill their needs. I don’t push people into something they aren’t ready for yet. Some Pilates exercises are really challenging and need a progression. I make changes to the exercises so they build the strength and flexibility they need to go deeper into the exercise. As they get stronger, my clients feel the exercise gets easier and I can give them genuine positive reinforcement as they progress into a more challenging version of the exercise. I combine my listening and observation skills with very detailed oriented instruction. My clients often tell me that I don’t miss a thing or let them cheat! I believe it’s important to keep clients moving safely and to progress them in a way that is right for their body.

I recently did a workshop for creative professionals like graphic designers and content creators. I taught them exercises they can do at their desk and on the floor at work to reduce pain and increase creativity. Running your own creative business is challenging because you’re balancing creative work and business tasks. I believe Pilates bridges the gap so you can do both and thrive.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My favorite things to do in LA involve being outside, disconnecting from devices and reconnecting with friends.

On the weekends, I love starting my day with Pilates and then go to Lake Hollywood for a walk with a friend. This is such a peaceful, hidden spot with no cars and little noise. You can enjoy the trees and the lake.

After our walk I’d take my friend to sit outside at Bottega Louie. We’d enjoy tea and pastries at the West Hollywood location. I love enjoying food outside with friends.

Then we’d head to Zuma Beach for an afternoon reading and relaxing by the water. I love listening to the sound of the waves and hearing kids playing in the water. This is the perfect afternoon activity in LA.

We would end our day seeing a concert at The Greek Theater. A theater in the middle of the mountains and away from the hustle and bustle of the city is the perfect spot for me.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents were very supportive in my decision to transition from working in graphic design full time, to teaching Pilates full time. They showed they believed in me by always telling everyone they meet that I teach Pilates. I appreciate their belief in me and their use of word of mouth advertising. When my mom had Physical Therapy and they had Pilates there she told them she didn’t want to take Pilates from anyone else but me. They are still my biggest promoters.

I’m so motivated by my clients and watching the progress and change in their bodies. I see how their posture improves and they get stronger. One client said recently “I’m doing things I never thought I could do! My strength has improved so much that I can do some of the advanced exercises that I wouldn’t have been able to do before I started working with you. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to physically accomplish doing something like that.”

When my clients continue to show up despite the challenges presented to them by work and life, it inspires me to keep going. I see how the work of Pilates flows into their lives beyond their time with me. I am inspired by their ability to use that strength to stand up for themselves, take better care of themselves and lead a more balanced life. I am inspired to keep showing up for them and giving them that reset time.

Website: https://brightlybalanced.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightly.balanced/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabrody12/

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