A smiling woman with long, wavy dark hair sitting indoors near a window.

I started my pilates journey in Boston, MA, where I lived for 3 years.  As someone who has been active my whole life, I started wanting to find a practice that not only fueled my body, but my mind.  I discovered Pilates in early 2024 and immediately fell in love.  After moving back to Minnesota in April, 2025, I took the plunge to expand my Pilates knowledge and started Balanced Body instructor training in August.  As of December, 2025 I have completed all of my classroom materials for Pilates Mat and am excited to begin my training for Reformer in February, 2026!  My mission is to help people expand their strength and confidence, while growing community and having fun along the way.  When I’m not teaching or practicing, you will find me enjoying time with my family, friends, boyfriend, and 2 dogs!

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Shayan Tavanae

Instructor Vibe

Fluid and focused, blending classical and contemporary Pilates into seamless movement that energizes both body and mind.

Class Formats

  • Reformer I: Foundations

  • Reformer II: Flow