Anna Levin

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Anna's journey into movement began with a deep love for dance. She studied modern dance and ballet, eventually choreographing and performing professionally in Toronto, New York, and Chicago. While studying at Purchase College, SUNY, she discovered the transformative power of Pilates—a method that not only helped her recover from a lower back injury but also became her passion and career.

After settling in Amsterdam, Anna played a key role in developing several studios, including Studio Annamora, The Movement Practice, and Smartbody Studio. From 2006 to 2022, she served as a master trainer and assistant director for the Smartbody Studio Teacher Training Program, mentoring aspiring instructors.

With extensive experience in Pilates for women, Anna specializes in pregnancy Pilates, postpartum recovery, and Pilates for menopause. She has trained with leading experts in the field, including Carolyne Anthony (Pilates for Diastasis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pilates for Menopause) and Ashley Steele (Pilates Through Pregnancy – BASI). Her expertise allows her to support women at every stage of life, helping them regain strength, stability, and confidence in their bodies.

Today, Anna’s teaching extends beyond Pilates to include Strength and Mobility training, as well as specialized classes in pelvic floor and diastasis rehabilitation. Her mission is to empower individuals through movement, fostering strength, flexibility, and holistic well-being.

Certifications

  • Body Balance LTD

  • Heritage Training with Cara Reeser

  • BASI Probridge

  • Svaha Yoga 500 Hr Training

  • Mobility & Strength Opleiding: Movement Based Athletics (Erwin Maaswinkel and Virgil Spier)

Continuing Education

Specialized Women’s Health Training:

  • Pilates for Diastasis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Carolyne Anthony

  • Pilates for Menopause – Carolyne Anthony

  • Pilates Through Pregnancy – Ashley Steele (BASI)

Additional Workshops:

  • Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies – Samantha Wood (BASI)

Influences & Teachers:
Kathi Ross-Nash, Cara Reeser, Sagrario Castilla, Elizabeth Larkam, Rachel Taylor Segal, Amy Taylor Alpers, Deborah Kolwey, Tom McCook, Kirk Smith, Sharon Gallagher, Ido Portal, and Fighting Monkey.

Fitness & Rehab Certifications:

  • Restore Your Core®

  • Functional Range Conditioning®

  • BOSU®

“I am dedicated to helping you as my student to build confidence and resilience through movement, guiding you toward greater strength and vitality at every stage of your life.”

- Anna Levin