Lea Bouchard is a San francisco based Pilates instructor. she was born and raised on the shores of maui and brings to her work a lifetime of experience in movement. Lea is steeped in pilates, enhanced by her knowledge of anatomy and body awareness training. she is a dancer, a yoga practitioner and a pilates specialist, who offers a holistic approach to her training by synergizing strength, precision and humor as she focuses on the art of overall wellbeing.
Movement
At its core, life is about movement. Movement enhances your brain power, helps you handle stress, increases your chance of longevity, good health, and opens the door to ease with physical tasks.
Vitality
Vitality is an energy, a state of being, feeling strong and active—the power giving continuance of life, present in all living things. Exercise and balanced nutrition support and promote a healthy mind and body. Development of a robust lifestyle can begin at anytime in your life.
Laughter
Having fun is an essential component of continued exercise. Whether your workout is intensive or restorative, it should always be enjoyable.
Love
As Oscar Wilde once wrote, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” When you feel better—inside and out—you have more love to offer yourself and the world.
Ride
“She is funny, she is patient, she is professional. I don’t think I have ever enjoyed exercise as much as I do in our sessions. I look forward to her challenging me and helping me feel good about myself.”
Ride
“She is funny, she is patient, she is professional. I don’t think I have ever enjoyed exercise as much as I do in our sessions. I look forward to her challenging me and helping me feel good about myself.”
Hike
“Lea’s Pilates class was the first class where I felt accepted, she made me feel so at ease and welcomed.”
Hike
“Lea’s Pilates class was the first class where I felt accepted, she made me feel so at ease and welcomed.”
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“Lea is one of the best Pilates trainers I’ve ever worked with, and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. The depth and breadth of her knowledge is impressive, and she is able to pinpoint the spots that need work and offer concrete suggestions. Lea teaches a great reformer class and mixes in the old and the new, so it is challenging but also fun.”
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“Lea is one of the best Pilates trainers I’ve ever worked with, and I’ve been doing this for 40 years. The depth and breadth of her knowledge is impressive, and she is able to pinpoint the spots that need work and offer concrete suggestions. Lea teaches a great reformer class and mixes in the old and the new, so it is challenging but also fun.”