ErSo Pilates
About
Sofya, a third-generation certified Pilates instructor, teaches in Hermosa Beach, the South Bay neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California.
Sofya was born in Vladivostok, Russia, where she received extensive dance training. While dancing professionally in New York City, she discovered Pilates and was immediately drawn to the method's emphasis on the mind-body connection and quality of movement.
For over a decade, Sofya worked with award-winning ballet dancers and rhythmic gymnasts in NYC, incorporating Pilates into her teaching to enhance performance and strengthen both body and mind. She then transitioned her focus to post-rehabilitation clientele, working with clients in Los Angeles experiencing chronic pain, nerve damage, muscle atrophy, joint conditions, and various post-treatment needs. Witnessing her clients' transformations through Pilates is a source of great joy for Sofya.
Sofya's Pilates training includes a comprehensive classical program (WHP), Pilates for dancers (Basi Pilates), prenatal and postpartum Pilates, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRA). She continues her education under Master Instructor Trish Garland, personally chosen by Romana Kryzanowska, a leading disciple of Joseph Pilates.
Sofya holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Soka University of Japan.