Katie Aggen

Katie Aggen received her Pilates Certification in San Francisco in 2004 under the direction of Carol Appel, completing over 650 hours of training on the mat, reformer, cadillac and wunda chair. She has had the pleasure of teaching private sessions and group classes in both SF (at Body Kinetics, Pilates on Page, Bay Club Marin, and SF Tennis Club) and New York (at Body Evolution, NYC Pilates, Sanctuary Pilates, Clay, Crunch, Power Pilates and DNA.) In addition to Pilates, Katie is a modern dancer and practices yoga. She pulls from her dance, yoga and Romana-based Pilates training to create a well rounded, challenging and enjoyable class.

Class Description
Based on the classic principles of Pilates, class begins by focusing on breath and alignment and encourages more concentration and precision as it progresses. Details are given for newer students and reminders for more advanced students, so each can work at their deepest level. All ranges of movement are addressed (flexion, extension, side-bending and rotation) in prone, supine, side-lying and quadruped positions; active stretches are incorporated throughout the class. Overall, the class emphasizes alignment and intention, to strengthen rather than strain muscles, and guides students to feel taller and stronger.

Devika Wickremesinghe

Devika is a movement artist interested in cultivating active and joyous balance. After sustaining an injury, Devika discovered her love of Pilates and the possibilities it offers dancers at the Kane School of Core Integration. A dancer and yogi, Devika teaches Kids Yoga through Asana Alphabet, an organization that develops after-school programs in NYC elementary schools. She currently makes work with Mariangela Lopez’ ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT, Ana Isabel Keilson, and alexanDance.

Class Description
Starting from the breath and an understanding of our anatomy, this class will focus on using core stability to increase range of motion and strength. We will address with specificity the muscles of stabilization while experiencing a full body workout. Sustaining the body through this method, we will help prevent injury, and harness our dynamic power as movers.