Ally Cushing
Ally (Allyson) Richard Cushing is a STOTT Pilates Certified Instructor in Mat and Reformer. Certified additionally as a STOTT Pilates Rehab Specialist and a STOTT Golf Specialist, she teaches all levels of Pilates mat – Beginner through Intermediate, Pilates with Resistance, and Core Strengthening. Ally also offers private and small group equipment classes including Reformer, Stability chair, TRX Suspension, and TRX/Rip. Ally is the studio’s resident Boot Camp Instructor, having pumped new energy and excitement into the program which has a dedicated following.
Ally believes Pilates has been a determining factor in her life. While she is an avid runner and practitioner of exercise in all its forms, Pilates is home for her body and mind. Her youthful spirit and enthusiasm combined with the many elements of the Pilates prism have left her students striving for more. Her talents as an instructor are the result of a great dedication to this form of exercise and the personal desire to inspire her students to attain that same level of individual achievement. Because her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and unwavering positivity are always present, she will constantly draw your best efforts!
Her classes are foundations of yoga flow, combining breath awareness with emphasis on teaching detailed alignment and intelligent movement. Jackie uses various props including blankets, blocks, straps and bolsters to assist in achieving the proper alignment for a safe and mindful practice. Jackie’s passion for teaching comes from her desire to share her love of yoga with others.
Jackie is now offering private yoga sessions online via zoom.