About Neela
Neela has been actively teaching individual and group fitness instruction since 2007. Her goal is to be an educated, mindful, inspiring instructor, providing a motivating experience that delivers results. Taking a very personal approach to fitness, Neela ensures that each class or private session is geared towards the specific needs of her clients.
In addition to being a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) Certified Pilates Teacher, Neela is also a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in therapeutic-aspects of yoga, and a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM®). She subsequently went on to receive a Masters in Pilates Teaching Diploma.
Neela currently teaches at various Club Pilates locations in the Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex. She remains teaching cycle, mat Pilates and yoga for LA Fitness. She obtained a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont and an MBA from The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She is also a Second Degree Reiki healer.
In addition to being a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA®) Certified Pilates Teacher, Neela is also a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in therapeutic-aspects of yoga, and a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM®). She subsequently went on to receive a Masters in Pilates Teaching Diploma.
Neela currently teaches at various Club Pilates locations in the Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex. She remains teaching cycle, mat Pilates and yoga for LA Fitness. She obtained a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont and an MBA from The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She is also a Second Degree Reiki healer.
As stated from their website, the Pilates Method Alliance -Certified Pilates Teacher creates and implements safe and effective individualized programs for apparently healthy clients to improve health and fitness through exercise and physical activity. The goal of a PMA Certified Pilates Teacher is to impart the knowledge skill and confidence for clients to exercise for a lifetime. By awarding the title of Certified Pilates Teacher, the PMA Certification Program is formally recognizing the Pilates teacher who has provided evidence that he or she meets accepted professional standards. Neela achieved this prestigious recognition in 2014.
Masters in Pilates Teaching
In 2015, Neela received a Masters in Pilates Teaching Diploma through the Discover-Move-Inspire™ Masters in Pilates Teaching (DMI-MPT®) program from Austin Pilates Barn, a PMA-recognized advanced education program.
Peak Pilates® Certification
Neela is a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor through Peak Pilates. She has been intensively studying Pilates since February 2010 under the instruction of Master Trainer and Instructor Cherry Herzog.
NASM® Certification
Neela received her Certified Personal Trainer accreditation from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in January 2012. In addition to the base accreditation, she holds additional certifications in Fitness Nutrition and Corrective Exercise specialties.
Divine School of Yoga Therapy® Certification
Neela received her 300hr advanced yoga training certificate in Yoga Therapy from the Divine School of Yoga Therapy in May 2013. She specializes in teaching therapeutic forms of yoga including Yin, Adaptive and Restorative, as well as working with individuals of any age with injuries and ailments. She is 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
YogaFit® Certification
Neela is certified through Yogafit as a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. In addition to completing the program's five mandatory levels and specialty instruction class for Seniors (age 55+), Neela elected Yoga for Kids as her final compulsory class.
TRX® Suspension Training®
Neela is certified in the TRX Suspension Training system developed by Fitness Anywhere founder and ex-Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. In addition to the TRX Suspension Training Course for individuals, shereceived her Sports Medicine Suspension Training®, a Level 2 certification, in September 2011.
Schwinn Cycling Training
Neela is trained as a Keiser and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Instructor and has regularly taught cycle since June 2009.
ACE Certification
Neela received her Group Fitness Instructor certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in May 2007 and has actively maintained her status through educational credits.
Wellness Trainings
Neela received her Second Degree Reiki atunement on April 21, 2013 from her Reiki Master Teacher Rica Potenz. She has also certification as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine in December 2013.
CPR/AED Certification
Neela has completed the program delivered by the American Heart Association for adult, child and infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated Electronic Defribulator (AED). Her certification has remained active since March 2007.