Mara Raskin is the principal instructor and owner of Vital Pilates. Mara has secured two comprehensive Pilates Certifications which required intensive study, training , and hundreds of hours of practice. Mara is also a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and Yogaslacker.

Mara trained extensively in New York City and achieved Certified Instructor Status in early 2003 from Joseph Pilates’ protege Master Instructor Romana Kryzanowska. Mara secured a second comprehensive certification in 2008 from Stott Pilates, a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates’ original method incorporating modern exercise principles to promote spinal rehabilitation and overall performance enhancement. These certifications enable Mara to work with clients across a broad spectrum… injury rehabilitation, competitive sports performance, functional movement/balance/mobility. Mara can often be found instructing Hatha yoga classes outdoors, both on a mat or a slackfline, applying her broad skills to ensure safe play, alignment, and lots of laughter and fun! Mara has a passion for helping others to improve their physical awareness and quality of life through the application of intentional, controlled movement… on the ground and in the air!

Beginning with careful listening and understanding of your personal needs and goals, sessions are designed to strengthen and inspire both your body and your mind.