Instructors

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Miku Yoshida was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Her passion for dance and movement brought her to University of California of Irvine where she completed her BFA in Dance Performance in 2017. While dancing, she was introduced to Pilates as a form of cross training to her movement studies. Shortly after graduation, she completed her 450 hour Pilates certification through Diane Diefenderfer’s Studio du Corps of Orange County.

Miku understands the power of Pilates through her own experience and clients. She empowers her clients to reach their potential, whether it’s their first class, working through an injury, or furthering their current practice.

When I was in school, I was a city athlete so naturally exercise was part of my daily routine.

Aside from sports, I was also apart of a dance group which helped me express myself through movement. Growing up with sports and dance throughout my youth left me wanting to explore more forms of movement and exercise as a young adult. I was thrilled when I discovered Pilates. Pilates is not a traditional form of workout where you sweat and lose weight but it teaches you to move with control and elegance. I am very excited to be teaching Pilates in Korean at Bodyline!

Alyssa found her passion for Pilates over six years ago and has been dancing for 20 years. Alyssa received her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Elon University in 2019 and is currently a professional dancer in Los Angeles.  At Elon, she studied somatics, mat & reformer Pilates, and exercise science. Alyssa is currently undergoing her comprehensive Pilates teacher certification through Balanced Body.  

Lisa fell in love with Pilates over 10 years ago because of the precision, control, coordination, challenge and results of the practice. After the physical demands of a career in fashion merchandising and window design, she began to experience back and shoulder issues. Lisa has turned to Pilates for rehabilitation and to take care of her body, mind and soul. Because of her passion for Pilates, she decided to share her enthusiasm with others by becoming an instructor. She was trained by Master Instructor Maria Leone through the Balanced Body® teacher training program.

Sharon was trained under Maria Leone at Bodyline . Sharon is originally from the East Coast where she first fell in love with Pilates back in 2010. Her passion for Pilates made her want to teach and reach even more bodies to heal, become stronger, and clear the mind. 11 years and counting , Pilates is a part of everyday life for her.
Sharon also enjoys working in her field of technical design, tap dancing, traveling and baking. 

Makena discovered Pilates when her parents learned of the benefits to alleviate her scoliosis symptoms. Being a two sport varsity athlete (basketball & track) & model, not only did she fall in love with the flow of exercises, she realized the benefits of a total mind body connection, and has continued her personal practice for the past 8 years. Although she graduated with a BA in film (media, business, & french), her purpose to help heal people has always been the driving force behind her passions. This is what led her to become an instructor through the Balanced Body program, where she has continued to learn dynamic and functional exercises to help everyone’s body. Bodyline has given Makena the opportunity to learn from & work with the best. She intends to help others find their passion for Pilates & leave each client feeling stronger & better than ever. 

Emiko worked as a professional dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York City and Lyon Opera Ballet in France. During her career, Pilates helped her maintain her body in peak condition as well as rehabilitate injuries. After returning to her hometown of Los Angeles, Emiko decided to become an instructor through Balanced Body and share the benefits of Pilates with others. She loves creating a supportive and motivating atmosphere that allows clients to reach their goals and feel their best.