Our Core Values

Gratitude. Kindness. Faith. Discipline. Respect

A Note from the Founder

Our Teachers

Have you ever had a goal so close to your heart that is felt as if it was the very pulse of your being? That is what this studio is to me. It is the pearl of my soul. It is a true honor to guide another human body towards their own goals and ambitions through the power of movement. Body and spirit transformation is one of the most beautiful displays of the human life. As a young dancer I found refuge in movement. I found purpose. As a grown woman today, it is my art to teach movement practice. I have spent many years dreaming of a studio of my own, and planned accordingly, now is the time. It is my great honor to share Dragon Pilates and Yoga with Island of Kauai. It is my hope that the studio will be a sanctuary for those in search of self-improvement and actualization. Your desire for improved health is a calling from your body; your body is listening to you. You are in charge of your body, your mind and your life! I offer my passion and discipline to those who are ready for the challenge. Thank you to all of the teachers who have supported me along the path. Thank you to all the students who have shown up for themselves, faced a challenge, and allowed me to lead their practice. I invite you now to the practice, and would love to see you on the mat in the studio very soon. May all beings everywhere be happy, find peace and live free.

Peace and Love,

Chelsea

Pappillon (Instructor, World Fusion Belly Dance)

Papillon’s movement journey began in childhood dance classes spanning jazz, tap, ballet, and modern, where she often took the lead role throughout her middle school years. Her first belly dance teacher was a man named Aziz, a dynamic and strict teacher who gave her the first spark in Egyptian style dance. From there, her training grew to include studies under teachers from India in Odissi Temple Dance as well as American Tribal Style and tribal fusion belly dance, Flamenco, Tahitian, Ghawazee, Persian, and Arabic dance forms. She has performed across San Francisco and around the globe, shared the stage as a guest dancer with many well-known and respected musicians worldwide, and has brought her dance to numerous yoga and meditation retreats.

Class with Pappillon

World Fusion Belly Dance is Papillon’s own creation — a style born from this rich, varied lineage of teachers and traditions. In class, you’ll build agility, fluidity, and sensuality while awakening the Shakti that moves through the whole body, cultivating creativity, vitality, and joy along the way. Students will also learn finger cymbals and Middle Eastern drum rhythms. As the class evolves, there will be opportunities, but not necessary, for dancers who would like to be included in showcasing their love and passion for the dance.

Papillon is thrilled to be back, bringing her full life of dance home to share with you!

Mission Statement: Using Pilates to encourage the optimal alignment of each individual body.

Erikia Faith (Instructor, Cloud Nine Yoga School)

Erika has been a fitness trainer, educator, and movement arts teacher for over 30 years. She is the founder of Cloud Nine Yoga School. Her life is dedicated to health and wellness through holistic practices, somatic embodiment, and functional strength building. From Pilates to Meditation, and Yoga to Hula dancing, Erika brings encouragement, stability, and sparkling vitality to her clients' lives. She consistently shows up to inspire and empower others with her positive attitude and adventurous spirit.

Class with Erika

Her style includes Mat Pilates & Yoga Fusion and Embodiment as Spiritual Practice. She offers Sacred Sunday Yoga Donation-based Classes. In her Strong Vinyasa Class, you get your dose of Spiritual Soul Food + Physical Kick Asana Workout in this upbeat, flowing Ashtanga style class. Unheated, yet be ready to sweat while building deep strength, concentration, flexibility, and balance. Her Hatha Blend is a Somatic, Meditative Flow class incorporates traditional Yoga postures with Pilates Mat work, Energy Medicine, and Sound Healing. Move your prayers and shake off all your cares as Erika guides you to your inner bliss.

www.cloudnineyoga.com/erika :: yogaoncloud9@gmaill.com :: 310-989-0878

लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु (Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu)

May all Beings, in all the Realms Within the Universe, be filled with Happiness and Light. May We Remain Free and at Peace.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.

~ The Metta Prayer

Chelsea (Instructor, Founder)

Chelsea is full of passion. She studied and trained classical ballet for over 20 years at both Stamford City Ballet, and Syracuse University. She began to fuse her knowledge of Pilates and Yoga as a pathway to optimal alignment of the body through movement. She has dedicated years to self-practice in order to embody her training. Her training includes a RYTT Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification, under Laura Camp of Flying Studios, after 10 years of practice. Now she has taught over 5,000 hours since completing her training in 2014. In 2016 she was sponsored to train under Gabrielle Walters, the creator of Inferno Hot Pilates. Since completing her Pilates training, she as taught over 6,000 hours of Pilates in California and Hawaii. Since arriving in Hawaii in 2017, her focus developed further into the art of cleansing both internally and externally. Nutritional cleansing with natural whole foods, as well as restoring each organ with the most bio-available resources, has influenced her focus to the full body experience; internal and external training. Healthy living includes knowledge of alignment with specific exercises to achieve optimal sound structure of the vertebrae in order to conduct balanced healthy breath. Introspection and emphasis of digestion is a necessity to keeping your body healthy inside and out. Strength is essential in order to have enjoyable experiences which bring value and happiness to one's body, mind and spirit. These principles are what Chelsea achieves to relay and offer to each client she works with. She places strong emphasis on alignment and breath, accomplishing efficient results in weight loss, strengthening as well as shaping core muscles and detoxing.

Class with Chelsea

Pilates with Chelsea is breath of fresh air! Her style infuses classical mat Pilates exercises and Tabata interval training, giving the most effective results. With years of Classical Ballet training, 20 years yoga, and 10 years of Pilates instructing, in 55 minuets she manages to exercise and strengthen every part your body, focusing on toning and trimming. She also incorporates a fantastic cardio segment that will boost your metabolism and your mood. Her expertise and passion for Pilates shines through, as she leads a high intensity, low impact training session (meaning it is safe for your joints, and for beginners). Most of all, Chelsea's authentic love for what she does is apparent through her class. She is genuinely optimistic, disciplined, goal driven and full of faith and gratitude. Somehow, she is able to be a respectful "tough coach" with a soft heart, truly unique. She can work with private lessons building foundation or group and couples classes.