BRENDA NASSALI - LISTON
I started doing Pilates at dance college. It helped me heal from dance injuries during my dance degree and as a professional dancer. I tore my achilles tendon in April of 2018 which is a huge mountain of an injury to climb back from for a dancer, but I recovered well by creating a home Pilates programme while I waited the 8 weeks for a hospital physio.
I also did Pilates during and after both my pregnancies which really helped my body to heal and get back to a very physical dance training.
PURPOSE
The strength I get from doing Pilates helps me in every part of my life; Walking uphill with my daughter on my back, carrying heavy shopping, or being a ready to lift what life puts in front of me.
My purpose is to teach you Pilates in a way that will add to every part of your life.
I have a strong passion for foot health and keeping your feet strong & functional. There is so much to learn from our feet and how the healthy use and care of them can vastly improve the movement of our whole body.
PASSION
I'm incredibly passionate about sharing the benefits of movement with you informed by the latest research.
I love learning, which was the inspiration for my business name (learning is information).
I love learning about all things body, movement and anatomy.
I have a foundation level certification with the Art of Motion Academy to teach Slings Myofascial Training®, a scientifically-informed, fascia-focussed movement technique which is helping me to bring the two worlds of Pilates and fascia together. I'm already gaining so much benefit in my own body and mind from this amazing work. I look forward to progressing to advanced level teaching.
As I learn, my passion is to always bring that to my teaching.
My classes focus on ease of movement in daily life by using functional exercises, mind and body connection, body awareness, and strength building with a focus on breath and release.
I'm trained in the Pilates Studio Equipment and offer Reformer and Tower sessions on a one-to-one basis in my home.
PROGRESSION
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Level 3 Pilates Matwork (Body Control Pilates & Active IQ)
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Level 3 Pre & Post-Natal Pilates (BCP & Active IQ)
- Reformer (BCP)
- Cadillac Tower (BCP)
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Intermediate & Advanced Matwork (BCP)
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Pilates for Performance & Dancers (BCP)
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Slings Myofascial Training® Foundation Level Teacher (Art of Motion Academy)
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Buff Bones® Qualified Teacher (Osteoporosis-friendly)
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Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Lower Limb (Anatomy in Motion/Gary Ward)
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Vivobarefoot® Movement Coach (Vivo Health/Vivobarefoot)
