Emily Brand

I am very excited to be teaching Mat Pilates every Tuesday at 4:30pm, and look forward to meeting the Coconut Yoga community.

Throughout my life I have always been movement focused. I began dancing competitively at a young age, so when I was introduced to Pilates I saw its benefits right away. It was something not just for my body but for everyones. After that I continued to cross train with Pilates, and felt stronger because of it! 

Before becoming certified, I danced professionally with Moonwater Dance Project and served as Rehearsal Director for three amazing years. During that time I also created a dance on film company, Reel Movement Project which sadly ended with the covid pandemic. The end of that project gave me time to focus again on fitness and really trying to connect the body and mind.

I became fully PSC certified in 2024 at Amplified Pilates, who has been rated as the best studio in Chicago by CS Magazine, and I am now teaching private and group classes at Studio 8 Pilates! 

I hope to see you in class soon, and learn about you!