Virginia Smyers

About Virginia

In 2011 I was training and competing as a power lifter; my specialties included deadlifts and squats. I absolutely loved lifting weights and enjoyed being strong until the summer of 2012 when a major injury sidelined me for months. My lift coach encouraged me to take Pilates Equipment classes to strengthen my core as I worked my way back. I immediately fell in love with the Reformer at Ananda Shala Yoga and Pilates in Frederick, MD. As I continued taking classes I realized that I wanted to share my experience with others so I signed up for Core Mat 1 in 2015 and continued my education with Core Mat 2 in January 2017. I currently teach three classes a week in Northern Virginia and look forward to becoming certified in Comprehensive in the coming years.