Private sessions have never been more accessible, as they are now all online. Not only are private sessions the easiest and fastest way to reach your goals, most people love the advantages of home practice. Yoga, Pilates or fitness sessions with me are finely tuned to your personality, goals and physical state.
If you have injuries or limitations, your program will always be expertly modified, while maintaining the right amount of challenge. Check out Ken's experience. Ashtanga leaves you thoroughly detoxed, strong and calm. This is a dynamic public class I formerly taught at UCSF's Bakar Fitness for 11 years.
If you have injuries or limitations, your program will always be expertly modified, while maintaining the right amount of challenge. Check out Ken's experience. Ashtanga leaves you thoroughly detoxed, strong and calm. This is a dynamic public class I formerly taught at UCSF's Bakar Fitness for 11 years.
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I have been teaching for over 17 years and practicing for over 27. I lead yoga, Pilates, fitness and yoga based Stress Reduction one-on-one and group classes based in San Francisco, CA. Yoga, Pilates and fitness practices can lead to incredible transformations, I am a huge fan of the power of these embodied physical and meditative practices to impact peoples' lives positively.
Continuous flow of poses linking breath and movement. Comprehensive "workout, " including many seated postures, inversions, arm balances and core strengthening "jump throughs and jump backs." This style of Ashtanga is well grounded in the Ashtanga lineage but not taught in the Mysore/traditional manner.
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Christian Junge
Nov 21, 2019
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Katrina S.
Oct 04, 2018
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I take Pilates lessons from Amira, an amazing instructor, who has worked with me for many years. I started with her at UCSF and then together with others, I followed her to another studio. In each session with her clear and focused guidance, the body gets stretched and balanced. I leave the workout session feeling great, that I've done something really good for myself. She's awesome!
Ania B.
Feb 01, 2017
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I practice both yoga and Pilates with Amira.
I've been taking Amira's Ashtanga & Rocket classes for over a decade. There is a reason for my following and loyalty. She's amazing. The practice she leads is intense and physical. While you can modify poses to your body's ability, you can also go all the way and challenge yourself to the fullest. With time and practice, Amira has pushed me to progress and advance my practice to things I thought I'd never do, like forearm stands. When I went to Bali in 2011 for a Yoga intensive at the Ashtanga Research Center, I
I've been taking Amira's Ashtanga & Rocket classes for over a decade. There is a reason for my following and loyalty. She's amazing. The practice she leads is intense and physical. While you can modify poses to your body's ability, you can also go all the way and challenge yourself to the fullest. With time and practice, Amira has pushed me to progress and advance my practice to things I thought I'd never do, like forearm stands. When I went to Bali in 2011 for a Yoga intensive at the Ashtanga Research Center, I
Sammy B.
Dec 05, 2016
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Amira was my first Pilates instructor....5 or 6 or 7 years ago. I knew she was a fabulous teacher from the very beginning, but it's taken time to fully understand how special she is.
In the beginning I was very self-conscious and intimidated, having never taken a small group fitness class before. Amira artfully balanced her instructions and corrections of my lame initial efforts so that I could improve steadily and confidently and never felt ridiculous despite the fact that i was physically inept. Later on I took classes with many other instructors, all of whom were fine, but none of
In the beginning I was very self-conscious and intimidated, having never taken a small group fitness class before. Amira artfully balanced her instructions and corrections of my lame initial efforts so that I could improve steadily and confidently and never felt ridiculous despite the fact that i was physically inept. Later on I took classes with many other instructors, all of whom were fine, but none of
J. B.
Nov 30, 2016
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I feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful teacher in Amira. I started taking Pilates classes from her two years ago while recovering from cartilage tear in my hip, and her thoughtful guidance and positive spirit were a major contributor to my full recovery without surgery. I've taken individual and group Pilates classes from her as well as Ashtanga yoga classes, and all have been fantastic. Amira makes a point of getting to know each of her students, and I've appreciated the time she's taken to help me modify poses in our classes to accommodate my injury. She has a great
Pk S.
Nov 17, 2016
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I feel moved to write a review of Amira Haidary Yoga and Pilates. I have been doing Pilates with Amira for 2 years and it has so much helped me. I used to have lower back pain, which is now gone and my whole posture in general and during bicycling riding has changed, resulting in my being able to bike better and also not get the bad upper back and neck pain that used to be a major problem.
Amira is a terrific teacher and a lot of fun to work with- she is fully engaged and present, gives excellent tips and insights, super-supportive, and I always feel energized and centered coming out of our
Amira is a terrific teacher and a lot of fun to work with- she is fully engaged and present, gives excellent tips and insights, super-supportive, and I always feel energized and centered coming out of our
Courtney C.
Nov 10, 2016
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Ken S.
Nov 02, 2016
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Amira is a gem and an inspiration!
I first met Amira when she was my instructor in a private intro to Pilates class when I was 65. I felt somewhat intimidated in a Pilates environment and was uncertain whether this was something I should do or even if it was something I could do. However, Amira made me feel comfortable and supplied me with the understanding and motivation to get me past my fears.
Now, more than 5 years later at 71, I appreciate how fortunate I was to have teamed up with Amira. I not only found a wonderful fitness instructor but also a friend and mentor. And with Amira&apos
I first met Amira when she was my instructor in a private intro to Pilates class when I was 65. I felt somewhat intimidated in a Pilates environment and was uncertain whether this was something I should do or even if it was something I could do. However, Amira made me feel comfortable and supplied me with the understanding and motivation to get me past my fears.
Now, more than 5 years later at 71, I appreciate how fortunate I was to have teamed up with Amira. I not only found a wonderful fitness instructor but also a friend and mentor. And with Amira&apos
Niki L.
Oct 22, 2016
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Amira is one of the best yoga instructors I have worked with. I've participated in both group and private yoga instruction all over the globe and Amira's style and approach to teaching is one of compassion and sensitivity, with just the right amount of challenge, providing hands on adjustments and detailed verbal instructions that are immensely helpful. It is apparent that Amira is uniquely in tune and adapts to the needs of each student. She gives 100% full presence throughout and is genuinely interested in helping with any individual physical issues. I have a pulled hamstring (from
