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ABOUT IVA
Transforming Pilates
into a Journey where Remarkable meets Soulful.
Behind IVA there is Iva.
She can take you on that life changing Pilates journey. The one that makes you feel like a whole human being. The one that makes Pilates more than you ever thought. Pilates is meant to guide you through life. Iva will show you how. Get set for a brighter future.
As the founder of IVA PILATES, I envision a future where Pilates transcends its past constraints with its divided communities, embracing a holistic and transformative ethos that truly reflects embodied wellness.
In Pilates our journey is more than just physical and based on restrictive rules—it's a quest to unlock your boundless potential, expanding your knowledge and discover the essence of YOU. It’s time, we redefine the Pilates standards in a collective way that transcends the ordinary and embraces the outstanding in each one of us for the ultimate benefit of every client's infinite possibilities. Let’s unveil the remarkable future that awaits our industry, voicing our togetherness with kindness and greatness.
Iva
Founder of IVA' Pilates
360 degrees Approach to find More in You
At the Innovative Virtual Academy, we believe Pilates is a soulfull journey that integrates mental and emotional elements with physical exercise. Our authentic approach, called the Groundness Method™, teaches instructors to restore, revive, empower, evolve, and challenge their students, helping them fully embody the Pilates method and connect with their body's innate capabilities.
Our philosophy emphasizes the vital pilars of longivity, ensuring a complete and fulfilling practice. We recognize the crucial role of Pilates helping people view their bodies as valuable assets that support vibrant, pain-free lives.
We equip teachers with the know-how and sklills to guide their clients in transforming their bodies and lives, nurturing their inherent qualities at every stage of life.
Our philosophy emphasizes the vital pilars of longivity, ensuring a complete and fulfilling practice. We recognize the crucial role of Pilates helping people view their bodies as valuable assets that support vibrant, pain-free lives.
We equip teachers with the know-how and sklills to guide their clients in transforming their bodies and lives, nurturing their inherent qualities at every stage of life.
Find out MORE about the benefits of IVA Pilates.
Hear about how the Groundness Method™ has helped client build a better life with a better body getting started.
A Note from the Founder.
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Throughout the past 20 years, I have dedicated myself to teaching Pilates and learning from the best in the world. I have traveled far and wide, investing countless resources into being mentored by caring and knowledgeable Pilates Master Teachers. My mission? To collect an array of strategies and tools to benefit Pilates teachers who are committed to guiding others through the transformative power of movement.
I have trained in every possible shape, form, and approach to the method, leaving no stone unturned in my quest for mastery. Over the years, I managed to map out a blueprint for how Pilates instructors can help their students transform their bodies and lives through the incredible power of movement.
Joseph Pilates dreamt of a world where his work would bring happiness to countless people. I advocate for this vision by equipping Pilates teachers with the tools and means to create transformation and lead their students to a joyous life. After all, as they say, "A healthy man has a thousand wishes, but a sick man has only one."
As a Pilates teacher, your role is crucial in helping your students see their bodies as their most valuable assets—vibrant support systems that fuel exciting and pain-free existences. Remember, health isn't just a normal state; it's our duty to achieve and maintain it.
I truly hope you make the most of the abundant learning resources available on this platform. Embrace the seeds of knowledge that I have sown as an eternal apprentice of the Pilates work, and together, we can reap the rewards of building better bodies and lives through our teaching.
I have trained in every possible shape, form, and approach to the method, leaving no stone unturned in my quest for mastery. Over the years, I managed to map out a blueprint for how Pilates instructors can help their students transform their bodies and lives through the incredible power of movement.
Joseph Pilates dreamt of a world where his work would bring happiness to countless people. I advocate for this vision by equipping Pilates teachers with the tools and means to create transformation and lead their students to a joyous life. After all, as they say, "A healthy man has a thousand wishes, but a sick man has only one."
As a Pilates teacher, your role is crucial in helping your students see their bodies as their most valuable assets—vibrant support systems that fuel exciting and pain-free existences. Remember, health isn't just a normal state; it's our duty to achieve and maintain it.
I truly hope you make the most of the abundant learning resources available on this platform. Embrace the seeds of knowledge that I have sown as an eternal apprentice of the Pilates work, and together, we can reap the rewards of building better bodies and lives through our teaching.
A tribute to the Mentors who have Inspired, Guided, and Shaped my Path in Pilates.
Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of learning from extraordinary Pilates mentors. Their wisdom and passion have shaped both my professional and personal growth, inspiring me to reach my full potential and share those insights with others. I am deeply grateful for their guidance, which continues to influence every class I teach, every student I uplift, and every life I aim to impact.
Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Kyria Sabin
Lolita San Miguel
Elizabeth Larkam
Kathi Ross Nash
Blossom Leilani Crawford
Debora Kolwey
Mary Bowen
Kathy Corey
Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle