Ilona Shevchenko
Pilates Instructor
About Me
My name is Ilona, and I am a certified Pilates instructor accredited by Polestar Pilates, an internationally recognized organization. My journey into Pilates began after injuries sustained in professional gymnastics, which left me with a fear of never returning to sport and significant back pain.
As there was no qualified trainer around, I had to become one myself. I discovered Polestar Pilates while doing rehabilitation exercises through videos, and I immediately appreciated its effective approach and fell in love with its detailed approach to anatomy, voice-guided cues, and vivid imagery that help you better feel each movement—even with your eyes closed.
My Teaching Style
My classes blend the Pilates repertoire with creative movement. Backed by my studies in neurodynamics, I design each session with coordination and balance drills woven throughout. As a former athlete and active circus artist, my choreography is uniquely engaging and creative. But don’t worry—I guide you through clear regressions and progressions, making every class safe for beginners while still challenging for more advanced movers.
Certifications:
Polestar Pilates Mat 1-3 certified instructor (2021)
Principles of Movement – Polestar Pilates (2020)
Principles of Movement – Polestar Pilates (2020)
Stretching Instructor – Fitness Industry Training Center “SUMMIT” (2020)
Postural Analysis – ILERI PERFORMANCE (2024)
Movement Principles in 3D: Walking Biomechanics – Anatomy Learning Center (2021)
Anatomy of Stretching – PRO Fitness Education (2020)
Inspirational Transformation:
What inspires me most is seeing clients come back happy, telling me they’ve never felt their bodies this way after a session. Their pain begins to fade, they develop a deeper, more mindful awareness of movement, and sometimes their journey goes even further—they become so inspired that they start training to become Pilates instructors themselves.