Evelyn Rasp – Apprentice

Hometown: Lapeer, Michigan

College attended and degree earned:  Eastern Michigan University- Bachelor’s Degree in French and Education

Years teaching Pilates: Apprentice program since Feb 2011

Years taking Pilates: since 2008

Trained by: Katrina Foe and Kellee Stooks

Hobbies: Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Hiking, Running and Reading

Philosophy statement: ”Patience and Persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”- Joseph Pilates

Favorite Pilates exercise and why: Short Spine!  What is not to love about this exercise.  I love the lengthing and space it creates.

How Pilates helped me:  Pilates has helped me develop strength and has taught me to move with in a proper range of motion.

Why I enjoy teaching Pilates
:  I love teaching pilates because I believe Pilates is not just a series of exercises but a whole body approach that simultaneously stretches, strengthens and realigns the body. I think the most important benefit of doing pilates is gaining an awareness of your body and applying what you learn in the studio to your everyday life.