Pilates
Direct Phone: 714.632.2822Email us: Kendel@ speedcenters.com
SPEED provides individual and group training in Pilates, including mat and apparatus classes, as well as intensive Reformer work. This training method increases strength and flexibility, lengthens the body and aligns the spine without building muscle mass. Its focus on strengthening the core muscles and improving postural awareness are especially helpful in preventing and relieving back pain.
Principles of Pilates that you will learn:
- Mind over matter- fusion of the mind and body
- Breathing- awakening the body's cells, improving circulation
- Centering- developing the "powerhouse" core muscles
- Concentration- intensive focus on the entire body
- Control- proper form to achieve amazing results
- Precision- every movement has a purpose
- Fluidity- supple grace of motion
Did you know?
The Pilates Method ("Puh-LAH-Teez") was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates to improve rehabilitation programs for veterans returning from World War I. The method was more recently popularized by dancers.
Kendel Pink
Kendel has a gift for serving people with compassion, patience, and imagination. This service is evident in her work and numerous testimonies. Kendel has 20 years of experience training clients from athletes to those who suffer from a lifetime of chronic pain. She received her Pilates certification in 1998 from Long Beach Dance Conditioning from Master Trainer Marie-Jose Blum. With her education focused on biomechanical movement of the body, Kendel was lead to Therapeutic Pilates after a personal accident debilitated her for 7 years. Kendel is also a Gyrotonic Expansion System trainer, and is currently pursuing her continued education in specificity for sports and athletics.
Kendel is a published author, contributing to the popular book called Healing Multiple Sclerosis by Ann Boroch. As a presenter, Kendel is able to give lectures on the healing ability of the body in a fun and interesting way. Kendel also mentors students in the certification process in order for them to earn their accreditation hours. As a servant to the community, she gives many hours to teaching exercise classes for P.E. at elementary schools and for local athletic teams all over Orange County. She is a wife and mother.
Kate Porath
Kate has had a lifetime of training in classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and Pilates. She studied at West Coast Conservatory of Dance for 10 years. She also trained at the Lorenzo De’Medici in Florence, Italy.
Kate has had 7 years of Pilates training. She received her certification from Body Arts and Science International under the direction of Rael Isacowitz. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Point Loma University, San Diego.
She has been a Pilates instructor in Southern California for 4 years. She taught classes at Point Loma University for 2 years. She teaches mat classes, as well as private & semi-private classes. Kate has also maintained a loyal private clientele and is a popular instructor for events and seminars.
A life of immersion in the art of physical movement has given Kate a unique academic and practical depth of knowledge. Her intuitive sense of the physiological needs of the body combine with her genuine care for individuals. Her students experience a warm environment that fosters the optimum in the healing and strengthening powers of Pilates.