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Meet Your Coach
Anna is a former Cirque Du Soleil contortionist and now mobility expert who focuses on training strength and flexibility to promote longevity.
Anna's Coaching Philosophy
I believe there is a beautiful inherent geometry built into our bodies and it has always been my passion to honor that through movement. Movement that looks aesthetically pleasing is many times also functional and efficient. I believe that proper stretching techniques and the appropriate strength and conditioning can help us to both preserve physical longevity and create aesthetic, efficient movement even at our end ranges. My coaching philosophy is a whole body- physical, mental, neurological approach to flexibility training and the additional lifestyle components that make it sustainable.
Anna's Bio
Anna's journey into circus arts began with a background in gymnastics and dance, which led her to pursue dance education at NYU. Specializing in contortion and aerial, she toured with Cirque du Soleil's production of Quidam and performed with other esteemed circus companies like Les Gens d'R and Cirque Eloize. Other career highlights include appearing in the feature film The Greatest Showman and performing in Lincoln Center in the production Cosí Fan Tutte with the Metropolitan Opera. Now, she shares her expertise as a teacher in NYC, focusing on proper body mechanics and health coaching to empower her students.
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I already was a huge fan of the jelliebend back supporter, but I now have even more confidence to take my flexibility training to another level. I’m so thankful to Ellie and her coach, Anna, for not only the visual demonstration of the exercises, but also the verbal cues that enhance my understanding of the body parts we are targeting to lengthen and strengthen the upper back and shoulders. I appreciate the professional guidance this program provides and I think it would be appropriate for any student at any level. Having the Jelliebend back supporter and using it with this program is the perfect combination for total wellness and flexibility improvement. I highly recommend both!
It was a great course. I loved the instructions as it helped me to get into a deeper backbend.
These are now my go to back bend drills. Love the technique.
What struck me most about this series was its comprehensive approach. It wasn't just a series of poses to follow along with; it covered technique and proper alignment. Even as a relative beginner, I never felt lost or overwhelmed. The instructors explained each movement with precision and offered helpful cues to ensure proper alignment and engagement.
These exercises have become a staple in my backbend routine. I feel way more engaged through my upper back and improved my flexibility.