Tara Kashyap - Owner, Pilates Instructor, Massage therapist
Tara has been practicing and teaching pilates for over 20 years and continues to enrich her practice through continuing education and more recently graduating from Pacific College of Health and Sciences with an Associate of Occupational Studies in Massage Therapies.
Tara applies a whole body approach to her teaching with an emphasis on form to alleviate undue stress on the spine and overworked joints. She has helped people overcome chronic pain, rebuild core muscles after pregnancy and sort out some bad knee and hip issues!
As a massage therapist, she is able to work with her clients throughout the strengthening and recovery processes, combining specifically targeted manual therapy work with an appropriate strengthening regime.
I'm so excited to be able to work in my beloved local neighborhood of Crown Heights. (Yes - Lula Bagel and Lula Bird are connected, my husband runs them both!)”
Diana Emerich, Pilates Instructor
Diana is such a gift to students everywhere, Crown Heights is blessed to have her at Lula Body Pilates!
Like many teachers Diana’s path to Pilates came from necessity. After years of training Kyokushin karate, working sedentary jobs and a family history of spinal stenosis, Diana noticed the significant toll it was taking on her body. This prompted her to try her first Pilates class, and so her Pilates journey began.
The relief from taking Pilates lessons was quickly evident and she began her Pilates certification through Core Pilates NYC in 2008. Diana has tremendous experience working with populations of all ages, and all levels of fitness. She possesses a natural curiosity and has built a deep and rich understanding of the human body and its amazing capacity to rejuvenate, and self heal.
Diana has helped people to achieve their goals, whether to relieve chronic pain or win the next marathon. Diana recently received her black belt after many years of dedicated training. She is a truly inspirational teacher to learn from and work with.
Diana currently teaches Privates, Duets and classes at Lula Body Pilates
Ilana Gabriella, Pilates Instructor
Ilana Gabriella is a New York City-based Pilates Instructor and Musical Theatre Artist. Ilana received their Reformer and Mat Certification through Balanced Body and continues their education at The Space. They are so excited to continue inspiring clients at Lula Body Pilates .
Ilana’s approach is to use Pilates as a means to help everyone feel comfortable in their body. After recovering from many injuries sustained through dancing, Ilana knows the importance of balanced strength and flexibility within the body. Ilana has used their experience and knowledge to help others avoid new injuries and keep old injuries at bay. To achieve this mission, Ilana is determined to make Pilates accessible for everyone, of every age and fitness level.
Ilana teaches class Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. You can schedule a private with Ilana by clicking the link below!