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Lilia Browning, Director 
Lilia
is the founder and director of Lilia's Pilates™, Southern Vermont's
only Classical Studio, located in Manchester Center. She is an
authentically certified Pilates Instructor. Lilia studied under
Master Instructor Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates'
chosen successor.
In addition Lilia is a certified
GYROKINESIS®
teacher and is working on her
GYROTONIC®
certification under the guidance of Juliu Horvath,
the founder and educational director of
GYROTONIC®. Her love of
movement is informed by her BFA in Modern Dance from Marymount
Manhattan College. Lilia's post graduate dancing with the Martha
Graham Institute adds to her unique teaching style.
"I'm constantly amazed at the ability of therapeutic movement to help
people maximize their physical and spiritual lives."
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Erika Ott, Pilates Instructor
Erika
was first introduced to Pilates at SUNY Purchase where she received a
BFA in Dance, concentration in Ballet. Through the years, she trained
under the instruction of members of Joffery Ballet, NYC Ballet,
American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham and more. She came to study
Pilates with passion following an extended break in physical activity
after leaving the dance community. Erika was drawn to the structured
environment of the classes and orderly progression and sequence of the
sessions. She had been suffering from the common problem of chronic
back pain and found herself hooked after experiencing how
strengthening the core muscles alleviated much of the pressure in the
spine. It vastly reduced the duration and severity of any pain.
Beyond being an invigorating workout that focuses your mind and
challenges your body, Pilates to Erika is preventative care that
nurtures the body and soul. Erika is certified by Power Pilates®
in NYC to teach individual and group Pilates mat and system classes.
Erika and her husband Frank moved to Manchester Vermont in 2004 with
their son Chris. They take advantage of the local activities;
favorites include skiing and hiking.
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Rhonda Pagnucco, Pilates Instructor
Rhonda
is an energetic and inspiring movement instructor, who creates
inviting and supportive environments for exploring movement.
Originally from New York, Rhonda's love of movement has exposed her to
many styles of dance including ballet, tap, modern, salsa, ballroom,
Afro-Caribbean, African and Irish step dancing.
Rhonda completed her M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at
the University of Oregon in 1997. She worked as a licensed speech-
language pathologist for ten years before transitioning to a career in
movement. Rhonda studied Movement Therapy at the Phoenix Rising
School of Yoga and Movement Therapy. She is a certified Kripalu
Danskinetics®/Shake Your Soul® instructor and is also recognized by
the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a certified Holistic Health
Counselor.
Rhonda has been hooked on Pilates since being introduced to the method
in 2003. She completed her mat certifications with Power Pilates® in
NYC in 2007 and her comprehensive certification with Power Pilates® in
Boston in 2008. She recently returned from 6 months in Chicago where
she had the opportunity to further her studies with members of the
Power Pilates® Leadership Team. Rhonda is constantly amazed by the
body's ability to heal through movement.
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Jo Kirsch, Yoga Instructor
Jo
is certified at the 500 hour level through the Hard and the Soft Yoga
Institute. She received her primary training through Beryl Bender Birch.
Jo's classes are based on astanga yoga, a dynamic sequence of postures,
focused breathing and core cultivation. Jo, also a certified ski instructor,
finds an active, flowing yoga practice key to her physical, emotional and
spiritual well being.
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