Catherine Ekeleme
Specialties - beginners, injuries, athletes, older populations
Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
Education
UNC-Chapel Hill: BA in Anthropology
New York University: MPH in Community and International Health
Equinox Pilates Institute: Comprehensive Mat
Balanced Pilates NYC: Comprehensive Mat and Apparatus
ShaktiYoga NY: 200hr Align + Flow Yoga
Moving Strength NY: Pilates for Older Populations
UNC School of Medicine: Foundations of Mindfulness Based Stress
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Why I practice:
Pilates gives me an incredible sense of connectedness that is unique and deeply valuable. This connectedness makes confidence and self-awareness feel effortless and enjoyable for me, and engaging the practice has positively changed the way I show up for myself and others.
Why I teach:
Pilates is a great channel for doing what I love, which is helping people feel connected to themselves and their bodies at a deep level. Teaching has always given me a strong sense of purpose and I genuinely enjoy supporting others in achieving their goals, whatever they may be.
What to expect in my class:
I teach in a flowing, breath-focused style that aims to deepen body awareness and expand a sense of vitality. I believe that good alignment is good therapeutics, so you can also expect technical approaches that encourage strength and yield therapeutic results.