Cristal is a
wonderful Pilates mentor. Since I began sessions with Cristal
I have learned so much about how my body is really supposed
to work . Like many people that spend a large part of their
day in front of a computer, my body has developed many imbalances
that limit my flexibility, balance, strength and comfort.
Not only are Cristal's sessions rejuvenating but I can take
the Pilates principles learned and apply them to other activities
in my life, such as working on computers with proper ergonomics
and surfing with better balance and body mechanics. Thanks
Cristal!!
Henry Lau, computer consultant
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Cristal Rocks!! I just gave birth
to a beautiful baby girl. It was a wonderful and problem-free
experience. I attribute a large part of the my good fortune
to Pilates training with Cristal. Use of breathing patterns
and understanding what my body is doing was a great help during
labor. Pilates has had a wonderful effect on my body. Since
I started training with Cristal, I've lost over 25lbs, increased
flexibility and muscle tone.
Monica Lau, photographer
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If you want to learn pilates in paradise, go see Cristal. Well versed in anatomy and with a keen eye, Cristal targets the instant a body shifts out of position and with patience and persistence she teaches awareness and proper control of new movement patterns. While on vacation in Hawaii, I was truly blessed to have six lessons with this most gifted teacher. Over the course of these sessions I realized with great surprise and delight that the pain in my legs that comes whenever I stand for any length of time had completely disappeared. I feel like a new person! As well, as a follow up to my classes, Cristal provided me with homework exercises, recommended books and tapes, and the assurance of her guidance should I need help. I am so grateful to have met Cristal!
Lynne Jensen Math teacher, Vancouver, B.C. |
I originally started Pilates through
various videos and classes. I was thrilled with the results.
One year ago, I decided to treat myself to a private lesson
with Cristal. What I got was a transformation!
I've been Cristal's student for two
days a week ever since.
My muscle tone, flexibility and energy levels have been reborn.
My body has been totally reshaped. I no longer have asthma
or use inhalers and nasal sprays. Cristal has an amazing gift
and I feel so lucky to be her student.
Susan Shandlin
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I came into pilates at the start of the summer with a lot of uncertainty about the tightness and pain in different parts of my body, especially my back. As a college athlete who played two sports non-stop throughout high school, I had the mentality of ignoring and playing through pain. Not until I came to Cristal did I become aware of the bigger picture of what's right for my body and how important recovery was for me, especially with my frequent back pain and scoliosis. She gave me so many important tools such as awareness of proper alignment, empowerment to listen to my body, and the ability to eliminate my own back pain. Cristal is awesome and I've gained so much from pilates with her! ***I'm stoked that my back pain is now in my control and can be completely eliminated (even when I'm sitting!) - without surgery or even lessening the s curve in my back.
Alana |
Working with Cristal gave me some great foundation to movement and
awareness in my body. Her serene studio was a private, wonderful place
to unwind and find my center again while traveling away from home for a
few months. She taught me a how to find my natural breath, muscles of
my core, and to how differentiate to find healthier movement within my
hips and shoulders. Her knowledge and dedication inspired me to
continue exploring the magic and healing of good movement.
Cass Cornish Los Altos, CA. |