Helen Ovsiy is the Founder, Master Instructor and Educator of Helen's Intensive Pilates and Fitness studios. At a very young age in her native country of Ukraine, Helen's parents fostered her love and passion for health and knowledge of the body. She enjoyed and participated in a very active childhood. Helen was fortunate to have the opportunities to be involved in figure skating, swimming, gymnastics and dance. As Helen's natural athletic abilities developed, so did her longing to share and teach others the new and innovative methods of exercise technique and rehabilitation. Her understanding of the human body became a gold mine of practical and educational wisdom for her students and clients. What interested Helen in Joseph Pilates' Method of exercise was the intense focusing on the body in totality. The Pilates Modus encompassed the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual self! Helen has had the privilege to have studied with Pilates and Fitness legends such as Elizabeth Larkam, Lesley Powell, Lawrence Biscontini, Madeline Black, Kathy Corey and Zayna Gold. Her extensive travel to Indonesia has afforded Helen the experience and certification in the areas of Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin Restorative Yoga, Reiki, Thai massage and Ayurveda life knowledge. Having immersed herself in years of guiding and teaching future Master Instructors, Helen has imparted her knowledge and techniques to her protégés in the areas of Group Exercise, Aqua Aerobics, and Yoga and Pilates training. Helen's positive outlook on her life and her refreshing and motivated influences on others have proven to be invaluable. There is no doubt that Helen's contributions and new innovative and creative techniques are critical keys to a healthy and vital life. This book was written so that there can be a healthier, more fit and beautiful you!