Lauren John is a Brooklyn-based dancer and Pilates Instructor. She holds a BS in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Pilates Mat Certification through Power Pilates, where she is currently working towards her Comprehensive Certification. Lauren was first introduced to Pilates at a young age as a supplement to her dance training, and gained more appreciation for the practice during college. At first, Lauren was drawn to Pilates because it felt approachable to her. The more she practiced, the more she realized how even the simplest looking exercise can challenge the body using the principles of breath, concentration, centering, control, precision, and flow. Lauren appreciates the balance between stretching and strengthening that the classical pilates repertoire offers, which aids her as a dancer, but also helps her maintain ease in everyday movements. Most of all, Lauren values the deep mind-body connection that comes with practicing Pilates. Lauren wants to share all of these things with her clients, and above all else wants them to leave a class or a session feeling great in their bodies.