Testimonials

“Our office in Geneva is made up of staff busy on a day to day basis with the critical mission of our organization. Because our cause is a passionate one, it begets a driven environment that propels us to do our best and more. Thus, when Barbara approached us with the opportunity to have yoga classes, here on our premises, many of us leapt at the chance. What Barbara has in fact brought us is a space and moment in time, during a busy day, where we would could momentarily remove ourselves and recharge our batteries.

Through her methods and manner of teaching she quickly enveloped people in a sense of calm, inner peace and a re-invigoration that comes from a positive workout to the body. No matter what level of physical abilities, we all felt comfortable. I always felt that Barbara intuitively understood our needs and energy levels, adapting her program to fit these accordingly. We miss Barbara, but she has left us with some important messages about taking care of our body and taking the moments in a day for yourself. Thank you Barbara, you have been the lotus in our sea of endeavour.” — Tania Dhakwa, UNICEF, Geneva

“My Pilates lessons with Barbara were the highlight of my week - a real mind and body workout, I would come away feeling 10 feet tall and practically dancing down the street. I am a general sports enthusiast and blessed with good health, and Pilates with Barbara was the best way to maintain that good health, learn more about my body and have fun. The hour would fly by! In fact, Barbara part inspired me to pursue a new career in Pilates - she's a gifted trainer, very smart and adaptable. I wish she was still here in Geneva!” — Emma Main, Geneva

“I went to Barbara two years ago for Pilates. I have a lot of issues with Rheumatoid Arthritis and exercising can be very painful. After assessing my limitations she recommended we switch to half Pilates and half weight training. Barbara knows how to adapt the exercises to give me the best possible workout - always making it fun and interesting! She is a lovely person and a great trainer!” — Kathy, Palo Alto, CA

“I've been training with Barbara in Pilates for over a year (taking Pilates lessons for 6+ years) to improve posture and balance as well as to increase strength and flexibility. Recently I had Barbara develop a new weight training regimen for me too (weight training for 40 years). Barbara is a very gifted fitness instructor; A CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL---always punctual and thoroughly prepared. She is incredibly smart and has tremendous health and fitness knowledge acquired both in Europe and the United States (all of which she communicates in flawless English). I always look forward to my lessons; Barbara totally focuses on me and my needs---she guides/motivates me through varied series of movements that are both personalized and challenging. I will very much miss training with Barbara and also very much miss Barbara as the friend she's become. Barbara's AWESOME and Silicon Valley's loss is Geneva's gain.” — Linda Michaelson, Los Altos, CA

“I met Barbara soon after my last pregnancy and she worked as my personal trainer helping me get back into shape in no time. She works in a very efficient, personalized and attentive way. She's fast reading your body needs and weaknesses. Barbara was also the one who introduced me to Yoga and I thank her for that. Yoga is now part of my routine practice and I love it more and more each day. We worked on private sessions and family yoga practices! It was a rich experience. Barbara was very able in making the kids focus, entertained and have fun at the same time. Barbara moved to Hong Kong and we no longer work together but she left me with a solid base and the motivation to continue the work she started.” — Ana Paula Villas Boas - Geneva, Switzerland

“Just wanted to say thank you for your energy, patience, and guidance. As someone who may never actually be able to touch my toes, I appreciate the amazing benefits that your yoga class has provided me - managing stress, building strength, and yes, improving my flexibility and balance. Just the deep breathing alone helps get me through the day some times!” — Michael Copping, Geneva

“Barbara is an excellent, friendly, and highly recommended Pilates teacher. I’ve taken her pilates mat class and Allegro reformer classes for over 1 year. Her classes are fun, challenging, dynamic, and appropriate for beginners and advanced. Her teaching will give you improved strength, connection, flexibility, encouragement, and awareness on proper alignment and movement. Barbara has a refreshing teaching style and will be able to give you personal cues and helpful individual feedback.” — Sherry Kim, Sunnyvale, CA

“Barbara has been a delight to work with..She is so much more than my trainer...my close friend.. She has kept me motivated beyond belief and is a GREAT pilates instructor as well as fitness instructor and I will miss her greatly. She is warm and friendly and so flexible. We have worked together for 2 years now and I will miss her tremendously!” — Cathy Searby, Atherton, CA

“I asked Barbara to instruct me in the Iyengar Yoga style. I (would) use the same words to describe Barbara's teaching style as those used to describe Iyengar Yoga: precise, strengthening, energizing while bringing into alignment body, mind and emotions. It seemed all my body parts were falling apart before I began my yoga instruction with Barbara. In a few weeks I felt stronger and my body began to realign.” — Michelle Moore, Los Altos, CA

“Having Barbara Vlot as my Pilates instructor has been a valuable experience for me. Her teaching techniques have helped me shape my core muscles and strengthen my hips and back muscles. In each session, Barbara is attentive to each participant to ensure they do not do moves that cause pain. I can do moves now I never thought I could when I started. I always enjoyed attending her weekly class because I was challenged while having fun. The class passes quickly with Barbara's fun wit, Pilates knowledge, and relaxing music choices.” — Pam Ferreira, Sunnyvale, CA