Michele R Teichner

Pilates, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Michele is a nurturing, energetic, and highly-skilled fitness professional with a strong desire to improve the lives of her clients.

Michele has been studying Pilates for over 30 years. Her training began with Naja Cori, a protégée of Joseph Pilates, after the two first met in India. Michele received her Pilates certifcate and continued to be a student of Naja’s for about 20 years. To this day, Michele continues to develop her practice with Sagrario Castilla, a former student of another Pilates disciple, Ron Fletcher.

While working with the Pilates Masters, Michele simultaneously built a successful career as a Finance Executive for a well-known North American Bank. She is also a certified yoga instructor.

Michele’s Pilates teaching is the synthesis of her unique Pilates Masters training and Executive achievements. Believing in a tailored approach, Michele’s instruction is crafted to help each of her students grow in a way that is unique to their needs. Her boutique studio offers one-on-one lessons in a focused and calm environment. Michele’s extensive knowledge of Pilates mat exercises, Reformer, Wunda Chair, Cadillac, Fletcher Towel™, and Magic Circle (all available within her studio) provides authentic and targeted work-outs— and will empower your body, mind, and spirit.

In addition to Pilates, Michele is a trained yoga teacher, with 200hrs in the​ Sivananda lineage​. She has been practicing classical Hatha for over 20 years. Her teaching focuses on yoga, chair yoga and gentle (adaptive) yoga.

Michele makes yoga accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities. Her teaching will help build strength, awareness and confidence. At this time, Michele is offering online instruction in:​ Pilates mat, Pilates machines (provided client has Pilates equipment at home), stretching, foam roller flexibility and stretching, yoga, chair yoga classes, gentle and yoga classes, and compassionate meditation. All levels are welcome.