10/08/2026
✨ Throwback Thursday: Familiar Faces & Favorite Stories 🩵
Today we’re celebrating Yuri, who has been part of our Evergreen Pilates family for over seven years! Since joining Lauri in June 2019, she’s become one of the familiar faces that makes our studio feel like a community.
Her Pilates journey began in September 2006, when she tried both fencing and Pilates during a major life transition. Pilates won her over—and 20 years later, she’s still finding joy and strength in her practice! 💪🌿
Yuri loves the personalized attention, the feedback from the equipment, and noticing her progress. Those roll-overs that once felt so challenging? They’re now a reminder of how far she’s come. Her favorites include the Cadillac and Chair, especially monkey, side sit-ups, and upside-down push-ups.
Her favorite part of Evergreen Pilates? “The support from both teachers and fellow students.” 🩵
Outside the studio, Yuri volunteers at Hiwan Homestead Museum, sharing local history and celebrating her favorite holiday—Halloween! 🎃 She’s also the Director of Flavor Development at her husband’s Blue Spruce Chocolates, a delicious title for the official taste tester! 🍫😉
Here’s to seven wonderful years of moving together, sharing stories, and cheering each other on. Thank you for being part of ours, Yuri! ✨
