Bianka Steinfeldt
Bianka Steinfeldt is a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor originally from Austria. Before she discovered Pilates and Yoga, she was a ballet dancer in the cities of Bregenz and Dornbirn. After some injuries caused from gymnastics, skiing, and dancing, Bianka turned to Pilates to rehabilitate her body. When her body was ready for another challenge, Bianka discovered Power Yoga. Her experience has shown that "movement heals."
She is PAX Kamaryt KEG and Power Pilates certified for Yoga and Pilates Mat. After moving to the US, Bianka discovered Power Pilates (using the classical Pilates method with a flow) and received her beginner, intermediate Mat and Full Equipment certification. When Bianka is not teaching, you can find her at workshops or at her second passion; painting and taking pictures (be ready to smile).
Classes and Private Consultation for the 2012 Cruise
Class 1: Pilates - Beginners Mat Class
Pilates teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over in other areas of your life. In this 55-minute beginner Pilates Mat class you will learn the fundamental Pilates work, using your body weight for resistance, as well as the classical language used in this style of Pilates. Your body alignments will improve, thus enhancing breathing ,circulation, flexibility, balance, muscle tone, energy and mental concentration. Pilates also helps with recovery and prevention of injuries.
Class 2: Pilates - Intermediate Mat Class
This 55-minute intermediate Pilates Mat class will explore the art of coordinated body-mind-spirit and is designed to challenge your "powerhouse" (the center of your body: external obliques, abs, lower back muscles, gluteus) to the next level. You will learn new exercises and deepen your understanding of the ones you know. It will lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles without creating joint stress. Is this class for me? If you have practiced Pilates and have accomplished exercises such as Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Swan and Teaser - jump in and enjoy your new challenge.
Class 3: Pilates - Love Your Lower Back
Lower backache is extremely common and can be acute enough to stop people functioning normally on a day-to-day basis. Pilates is a key exercise method for helping to improve posture and therefore relieve daily aches and pains. In this 55-minute class, you will be taught neutral spine and pelvic placement and stability - critical elements in relieving lower back pain. There are also strengthening exercises that will get the back extensors working as well as training the legs and hips to support good alignment. If you are recovering from serious back and neck pain, it is important that you consult with your doctor/physical therapist before you start the program. Some of the moves might be too challenging at first. Your instructor will modify the moves as needed. "Movement heals."
Private Pilates Mat Work - $80/person, $100/couple.
A private or semi-private mat work Pilates session lasts 55 minutes. The session is intended to train the individual in the proper form and alignment in specially tailored exercises. If you healthy and fit, one-on-one training can help you go to the next level! If you have neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee or ankle problems, have had recent surgery, osteoporosis, or other medical concerns, a personalized Pilates program can be an excellent way to help you to get back to optimal health. Some props such as Magic Circle, Fitness Ball, Small Ball, Foam Roll, Light Weight and Tera Band will be used.