Bistra Stoyanova
Bistra brings a high level of attention to each client along with a deep caring for every participant in class, helping clients deeply feel the effective healing movements of Pilates.
Bistra was first introduced to yoga and mat Pilates when completing her bachelors degree at a university in California. She loved the graceful controlled movements and the way yoga and Pilates helped improve her flexibility, balance, coordination, core strength and body awareness. In 2013 she completed her 200hr yoga teacher training with Kushala Yoga in Port Moody, and then continued her training with Semperviva in Vancouver. In 2017 she received her mat Pilates certification with Body Harmonics and continued her mat training with STOTT at Full Circle studio in Vancouver. In 2022 she became a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with CP, and holds a scoliosis certification with NPCP. She is currently working towards her Biomechanics Specialist certification with Body Harmonics. She is also taking the comprehensive classical Pilates teacher training with Pilates from the Centre in North Vancouver. Additionally, she has certifications in TRX and aerial yoga.
Bistra was first introduced to yoga and mat Pilates when completing her bachelors degree at a university in California. She loved the graceful controlled movements and the way yoga and Pilates helped improve her flexibility, balance, coordination, core strength and body awareness. In 2013 she completed her 200hr yoga teacher training with Kushala Yoga in Port Moody, and then continued her training with Semperviva in Vancouver. In 2017 she received her mat Pilates certification with Body Harmonics and continued her mat training with STOTT at Full Circle studio in Vancouver. In 2022 she became a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor with CP, and holds a scoliosis certification with NPCP. She is currently working towards her Biomechanics Specialist certification with Body Harmonics. She is also taking the comprehensive classical Pilates teacher training with Pilates from the Centre in North Vancouver. Additionally, she has certifications in TRX and aerial yoga.
She loves Pilates because she believes in the healing power of movement and is passionate about educating clients about its immense benefits for the whole body. When Bistra is not working she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, or popping by at the Pilates studio for a workout.