Gratz Teacher Spotlight | Cara Waller and Laney Abernethy
Photographed are Cara Waller (RPI Level 5, 2013), Cassandra Kralik (RPI Level 5, 2017), & Laney Abernethy (RPI Level 3 Teacher Trainer, 2000).
Gratz Pilates Reformer and Pilates Pedi Pole | Chest Expansion Exercise
This photo shows how Gratz equipment is used as a system in Romana’s Pilates. Exercises can be adapted to different apparatus depending on the needs of the body.
Chest expansion opens the chest, strengthens the upper back, and enhances breath. On the Gratz Reformer, it requires strength, control, and balance as the apparatus responds to your movement, stabilized from the powerhouse up through the abdomen. On the Gratz Pedi Pole, chest expansion emphasizes centering to control the springs and stabilize the pole, allowing minimal apparatus movement.
About Laney Abernethy from Pilates Body Shaping Studio
Laney is a Romana’s Pilates Instructor, certified in 2000. In 2001, she opened Pilates Body Shaping in Charlotte, NC. Shortly after, she was invited by Romana Kryzanowska to become a Level III, Senior Teacher Trainer. Laney teaches clients, instructors, and apprentices of all levels and ages.
She continues to work with Grandmaster and Master Instructors including Sari Mejia-Santo, Juanita Lopez, Cynthia Lochard, Marjorie Oron, Cynthia Shipley, Anthony Rabara, and Roxane Richards-Huang. Pilates Body Shaping serves as the NC Teacher Training Center for Romana’s Pilates International.
About Cara Waller from Pilates Body Shaping Studio
Cara Waller, Level 5 RPI Instructor, teaches alongside other certified instructors at Pilates Body Shaping. She continues to advance her practice and teaching under guidance from instructors such as Sari Mejia-Santos, Juanita Lopez, Anthony Rabara, Cynthia Shipley, and Roxanne Richards-Huang.
Pilates Body Shaping
1940 E 8th St, Charlotte, NC, United States
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