Lani Pelino
Lani hails from Michigan and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University in 1998. It was through the university’s dance department that she discovered the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning. She completed her certification at The Atlanta Ballet, where she studied, apprenticed, and taught. Lani’s approach is grounded in the best current practice of pilates and she is certified through three different programs: The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning (Romana Kryzanowska), Power Pilates and The Pilates Method Alliance. Continuing her commitment to life-long professional development, Lani sought out training in the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise methods. She was certified as an instructor by Juliu Horvath, the founder and creator of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®. Lani has also embarked upon City Yoga’s Teacher Training program. She is registered through Yoga Alliance and is working towards her Anusara® Yoga certification. She looks forward to traveling to study and train with Anusara® founder John Friend. In addition, Lani studies aromatherapy, and practices energy work with the use of essential oils to aid in rehabilitation, the healing of emotions, general health and overall well-being. Lani is committed to the concept that exercise is more than physical exertion; it is a way of life. She has successfully brought her dedicated clients to new levels of fitness and personal satisfaction. Her unique methods of visual imaging combined with an unwavering focus have given her clients a decidedly fresh and holistic approach to mind and body health. |
Lani Pelino is the owner and founder of Mind 2 Body™, a studio offering pilates, yoga and the