Oksana Kroshkina


           Instructor

 

Hometown: Vladimir, Russia

College attended and degree earned: currently working on Kinesiology degree at Arizona State University

Years teaching Pilates: since 2007

Years taking Pilates: since 2007

Trained by:  Katrina Foe through the Physicalmind Institute

Other related certifications/credentials: Physical Therapy tech, NASM (personal training certification)
 
Hobbies: PILATES
 
Philosophy statement: If you are ever confused, don’t be afraid to ask questions.
 
Favorite Pilates exercise and why: HUNDRED, it only takes ten breaths to warm up the whole entire body!
 
How Pilates helped me: I walked into Pilates' world after my back surgery, about 4-5 years ago, while working as a tech at a Physical Therapy place. My back doctor told me that I will never be able to run again and running was always a big part of my life. Since then, I started to do Pilates, improved my core strength, posture, flexibility, and mind-body awareness, which is very crucial for my back condition, and I proved him wrong within two years. 
 
Why I enjoy teaching Pilates: It makes me feel good when I see my clients walking out of the studio with a huge smile on their face! Priceless!