Welcome to your virtual pilates studio oasis! Here on Epicself we work on developing mind, body, spirit balance and happiness. In my personal experience that includes a lot of Pilates! As a professional dancer, I was drawn to the Pilates Method during my college years as a way to condition my entire body, prevent injury, and fix muscular imbalances and alignment. I knew as soon as my chronic (since the age of 13!) low back pain disappeared I had found something remarkable. I quickly enrolled in the rigorous and renowned Ron Fletcher Program of Study and saw my body and dance ability transcend what I thought possible.

Five years later I had a thriving client base in my home base of San Francisco and figured why not go global. Over the past two years I spent 7 months teaching through out Australia, lead week long and weekend all inclusive retreats to Mexico and several locations in California. Traveling and teaching abroad has been so rewarding, but I knew if I wanted to keep it up I’d need to go virtual! Offering pilates to clients all over the world, anytime, anywhere through the power of technology.

Pilates has changed my life forever and I want to share it with you!

The Need To Know Basics

What is Virtual Pilates?

A private one on one Pilates mat and prop session taught virtual through Skype. One hour of instruction tailored for your body with my expert eye on you to give you feedback instantly.

What you’ll need:

-A solid internet connection
-A web cam. CNET has a thorough guide to buying here.
-Any props you want to utilize. Examples: foam roller, magic circle, weights, bands.
-Space to move and a smile

Why Pilates?

-Tone and build long lean muscle without adding bulk
-Raise your resting metabolic rate and lose weight
-Improve flexibility, coordination and propreoception
-Condition the entire body and improve overall strength
-Enhance mind/body awareness and reduce stress
-Boost energy, stamina and mobility
-Build core strength
-Improve posture and alleviate back pain
-Balance muscle groups and overall bony alignment
-Injury prevention through proper alignment

Benefits of Going Virtual:

-you can train with me anytime, anywhere.
-my expert eye on you for instant feedback and corrections.
-video copy of our session so you can refer back and see your own form.
-personal homework and notes.
-cheaper than an in studio private session. In studio runs $85 an hour.
-accountability!

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Private Rates:

One on one privates are vital for proper form and fast results. Joseph Pilates once said, “in 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body.” Consistency is key. I recommend at least one or two sessions per week to reap the benefits as quickly as possible.

1 private: $75

5 pack: $350

10 pack: $700

Schedule Your Private Sessions Here

I also offer a free 15 minute consultation through Skype to introduce you to my methods and the technology involved. Schedule your complimentary consultation below:

My Bio: As a professional contemporary ballet/modern dancer with over twenty-three years of technique, performance and teaching under her belt, Amber Zuckswert turned to the Pilates method to stay in peak mind/body condition and injury free. Since graduating from the rigorous and renowned Ron Fletcher Program of Study she’s worked with a vast array of clients from professional dancers and athletes, to pre and post natal, to rehab. Amber specializes in back care, pre and post natal, Fletcher Towel, Floor, and Barre techniques.

Amber’s holistic nutrition studies span Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Indian Ayurveda in college, and extensive self study in plant based living “raw” foods and superfoods. Believing that every person has unique needs, she enjoys blending approaches when designing nourishment plans for clients. Amber teaches small group raw food and vegan cooking classes and loves pantry makeovers. She finds nothing more fulfilling then empowering and inspiring people to dramatically change their life through nutrition and mind/body fitness.

Beyond her virtual work, Amber teaches large mat and small equipment classes and privates at both UCSF Mission Bay and Parnassus campuses, as well as The Informed Body Pilates and Gyrontonic Studio. She’s also a resident teacher every month at the world’s #1 destination spa, Rancho La Puerta. She’s currently enjoying filming video packs and developing the first virtual pilates Ipad application.

Amber brings a creative, fun and fluid approach to classes and privates. Focus on breath, precision, and mindfulness, infuse each session. Building a balanced, toned and pain free body while challenging the mind with breath and body coordination, dynamics, balance and grace is her forte. Amber LOVES all movement and continues extensive studies in the Pilates method, Gyrotonic, Somatics, Anusara and Ashtanga yoga, meditation and all forms of dance.