Meet Mina Ekrad
Founder & Lagree Fitness Trainer
Mina is the founder of Coastal Edge, a modern Lagree studio in South Orange County built on the belief that fitness should feel just as welcoming as it is effective. Her vision was simple: create a space where people feel strong, confident, and completely at home.
With a background in operations and an MBA, Mina brings both structure and heart into everything she builds. She’s known for her patience, attention to detail, and natural ability to connect with people—making every client feel seen, supported, and comfortable from day one.
After discovering Lagree and falling in love with the way it transforms both body and mindset, Mina knew she wanted to create something of her own. Coastal Edge was designed to be more than just a workout—it’s an experience that challenges you, supports you, and keeps you coming back.
As a certified Lagree instructor, she believes in pushing clients in a way that feels encouraging, not intimidating. Her approach is rooted in positivity, consistency, and helping people build confidence both inside and outside the studio.
At the heart of it all, Mina wants Coastal Edge to feel like your place—a space where you walk in feeling welcomed, leave feeling stronger, and always know you belong.
Meet Mina Ekrad
Founder & Lagree Fitness Trainer
Mina is the founder of Coastal Edge, a modern Lagree studio in South Orange County built on the belief that fitness should feel just as welcoming as it is effective. Her vision was simple: create a space where people feel strong, confident, and completely at home.
With a background in operations and an MBA, Mina brings both structure and heart into everything she builds. She’s known for her patience, attention to detail, and natural ability to connect with people—making every client feel seen, supported, and comfortable from day one.
After discovering Lagree and falling in love with the way it transforms both body and mindset, Mina knew she wanted to create something of her own. Coastal Edge was designed to be more than just a workout—it’s an experience that challenges you, supports you, and keeps you coming back.
As a certified Lagree instructor, she believes in pushing clients in a way that feels encouraging, not intimidating. Her approach is rooted in positivity, consistency, and helping people build confidence both inside and outside the studio.
At the heart of it all, Mina wants Coastal Edge to feel like your place—a space where you walk in feeling welcomed, leave feeling stronger, and always know you belong.
Meet Mina Ekrad
Founder & Lagree Fitness Trainer
Mina is the founder of Coastal Edge, a modern Lagree studio in South Orange County built on the belief that fitness should feel just as welcoming as it is effective. Her vision was simple: create a space where people feel strong, confident, and completely at home.
With a background in operations and an MBA, Mina brings both structure and heart into everything she builds. She’s known for her patience, attention to detail, and natural ability to connect with people—making every client feel seen, supported, and comfortable from day one.
After discovering Lagree and falling in love with the way it transforms both body and mindset, Mina knew she wanted to create something of her own. Coastal Edge was designed to be more than just a workout—it’s an experience that challenges you, supports you, and keeps you coming back.
As a certified Lagree instructor, she believes in pushing clients in a way that feels encouraging, not intimidating. Her approach is rooted in positivity, consistency, and helping people build confidence both inside and outside the studio.
At the heart of it all, Mina wants Coastal Edge to feel like your place—a space where you walk in feeling welcomed, leave feeling stronger, and always know you belong.
Meet the team
Christine Haynes
How did you find Lagree?
I dabbled a bit when I lived in LA but it wasn’t until I moved to SD in 2021 that I fell in love with my local Lagree studio and it quickly became a habit.
Why do you love it?
It’s the one workout that keeps me consistently motivated and excited to show up. The slow controlled tempo allows me to focus on maintaining proper form & alignment to dig deeper and really challenge my muscular endurance. I also love the body awareness and slow twitch activation that you get from this workout. Overall It just makes training fun!
Signature move:
Berriswheel or a good Heavy Skater progression
Teaching style:
I teach with a focus on form and connection. I’m passionate about creating classes that are both challenging and accessible. I want every client to feel empowered when they walk out of the room.
Outside the studio:
Outside of Lagree, I’m also a creative director and designer.
Current obsession:Salt & Vinegar Chips
Go-to drink:Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Reset ritual:Morning walks by the ocean withe my dog Koa
Morning or night?Morning!
Sweet or savory?Savory
Beach or city?Beach
Take my class if you want:A great workout with a fire playlist
Christine Haynes
How did you find Lagree?
I dabbled a bit when I lived in LA but it wasn’t until I moved to SD in 2021 that I fell in love with my local Lagree studio and it quickly became a habit.
Why do you love it?
It’s the one workout that keeps me consistently motivated and excited to show up. The slow controlled tempo allows me to focus on maintaining proper form & alignment to dig deeper and really challenge my muscular endurance. I also love the body awareness and slow twitch activation that you get from this workout. Overall It just makes training fun!
Signature move:
Berriswheel or a good Heavy Skater progression
Teaching style:
I teach with a focus on form and connection. I’m passionate about creating classes that are both challenging and accessible. I want every client to feel empowered when they walk out of the room.
Outside the studio:
Outside of Lagree, I’m also a creative director and designer.
Current obsession:Salt & Vinegar Chips
Go-to drink:Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Reset ritual:Morning walks by the ocean withe my dog Koa
Morning or night?Morning!
Sweet or savory?Savory
Beach or city?Beach
Take my class if you want:A great workout with a fire playlist
Christine Haynes
How did you find Lagree?
I dabbled a bit when I lived in LA but it wasn’t until I moved to SD in 2021 that I fell in love with my local Lagree studio and it quickly became a habit.
Why do you love it?
It’s the one workout that keeps me consistently motivated and excited to show up. The slow controlled tempo allows me to focus on maintaining proper form & alignment to dig deeper and really challenge my muscular endurance. I also love the body awareness and slow twitch activation that you get from this workout. Overall It just makes training fun!
Signature move:
Berriswheel or a good Heavy Skater progression
Teaching style:
I teach with a focus on form and connection. I’m passionate about creating classes that are both challenging and accessible. I want every client to feel empowered when they walk out of the room.
Outside the studio:
Outside of Lagree, I’m also a creative director and designer.
Current obsession:Salt & Vinegar Chips
Go-to drink:Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Reset ritual:Morning walks by the ocean withe my dog Koa
Morning or night?Morning!
Sweet or savory?Savory
Beach or city?Beach
Take my class if you want:A great workout with a fire playlist
Andrew Rogers
How did you find Lagree?
My wife made me do it
Why do you love it?
I love it because it helps me practice time under tension
Signature move:
Big fan of the giant single leg squat
Teaching style:
Heavy and peppy
Outside the studio:
Just looking for another activity
Current obsession: Currently skating with my son but check back next week
Go-to drink: Coors Light
Reset ritual: Drinking a Coors Light
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet or savory
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: high fives and high vibes
Andrew Rogers
How did you find Lagree?
My wife made me do it
Why do you love it?
I love it because it helps me practice time under tension
Signature move:
Big fan of the giant single leg squat
Teaching style:
Heavy and peppy
Outside the studio:
Just looking for another activity
Current obsession: Currently skating with my son but check back next week
Go-to drink: Coors Light
Reset ritual: Drinking a Coors Light
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet or savory
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: high fives and high vibes
Andrew Rogers
How did you find Lagree?
My wife made me do it
Why do you love it?
I love it because it helps me practice time under tension
Signature move:
Big fan of the giant single leg squat
Teaching style:
Heavy and peppy
Outside the studio:
Just looking for another activity
Current obsession: Currently skating with my son but check back next week
Go-to drink: Coors Light
Reset ritual: Drinking a Coors Light
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet or savory
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: high fives and high vibes
Cesia Morataya
How did you find Lagree?
I was trying to find ways to heal from my wrist injury.
Why do you love it?
The mental challenge when your body wants to stop but you keep pushing through.
Signature move:
Elevated Plank to Pike
Teaching style:
Supportive, high-energy, and focused on pushing you past the shake.
Outside the studio:
I love running currently training for my 5th Marathon
Current obsession: Giant Sweet Tarts
Go-to drink: Lychee Martini
Reset ritual: Extremely hot baths and face masks
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a spicy workout and a playlist so good you’ll forget how much your legs are shaking.
Cesia Morataya
How did you find Lagree?
I was trying to find ways to heal from my wrist injury.
Why do you love it?
The mental challenge when your body wants to stop but you keep pushing through.
Signature move:
Elevated Plank to Pike
Teaching style:
Supportive, high-energy, and focused on pushing you past the shake.
Outside the studio:
I love running currently training for my 5th Marathon
Current obsession: Giant Sweet Tarts
Go-to drink: Lychee Martini
Reset ritual: Extremely hot baths and face masks
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a spicy workout and a playlist so good you’ll forget how much your legs are shaking.
Cesia Morataya
How did you find Lagree?
I was trying to find ways to heal from my wrist injury.
Why do you love it?
The mental challenge when your body wants to stop but you keep pushing through.
Signature move:
Elevated Plank to Pike
Teaching style:
Supportive, high-energy, and focused on pushing you past the shake.
Outside the studio:
I love running currently training for my 5th Marathon
Current obsession: Giant Sweet Tarts
Go-to drink: Lychee Martini
Reset ritual: Extremely hot baths and face masks
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a spicy workout and a playlist so good you’ll forget how much your legs are shaking.
Kelli Mahmud
How did you find Lagree?
As a client in 2019, I fell in love immediately.
Why do you love it?
Lagree is always challenging and you never get bored because each class is different.
Signature move:
Giant Kneeling Inner Thigh
Teaching style:
I bring the burn you signed up for… and the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.
Outside the studio:
A mom, mental health therapist, and HIIT class fanatic.
Current obsession: Açaí bowls
Go-to drink: Iced Vanilla Latte
Reset ritual: A good show and sleep
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: a little pain, a lot of gain, and zero judgment.
Kelli Mahmud
How did you find Lagree?
As a client in 2019, I fell in love immediately.
Why do you love it?
Lagree is always challenging and you never get bored because each class is different.
Signature move:
Giant Kneeling Inner Thigh
Teaching style:
I bring the burn you signed up for… and the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.
Outside the studio:
A mom, mental health therapist, and HIIT class fanatic.
Current obsession: Açaí bowls
Go-to drink: Iced Vanilla Latte
Reset ritual: A good show and sleep
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: a little pain, a lot of gain, and zero judgment.
Kelli Mahmud
How did you find Lagree?
As a client in 2019, I fell in love immediately.
Why do you love it?
Lagree is always challenging and you never get bored because each class is different.
Signature move:
Giant Kneeling Inner Thigh
Teaching style:
I bring the burn you signed up for… and the encouragement you didn’t know you needed.
Outside the studio:
A mom, mental health therapist, and HIIT class fanatic.
Current obsession: Açaí bowls
Go-to drink: Iced Vanilla Latte
Reset ritual: A good show and sleep
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: a little pain, a lot of gain, and zero judgment.
Erin Fitz
How did you find Lagree?
After years of being a cardio junkie, my body was craving something different. I discovered Lagree as the perfect complement.
Why do you love it?
The intensity is high, but it’s low impact. It challenges you while still being accessible.
Signature move:
Giant Reverse Inch Worm
Teaching style:
Challenging, but fun, positive, and lighthearted.
Outside the studio:
Spending time with my son and husband at the beach, pool, or traveling.
Current obsession: Learning to cook
Go-to drink: Iced Americano with a splash of coconut milk
Reset ritual: Facial, lymphatic drainage massage, nails, and a spray tan
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Both
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: to leave feeling better than when you walked in.
Erin Fitz
How did you find Lagree?
After years of being a cardio junkie, my body was craving something different. I discovered Lagree as the perfect complement.
Why do you love it?
The intensity is high, but it’s low impact. It challenges you while still being accessible.
Signature move:
Giant Reverse Inch Worm
Teaching style:
Challenging, but fun, positive, and lighthearted.
Outside the studio:
Spending time with my son and husband at the beach, pool, or traveling.
Current obsession: Learning to cook
Go-to drink: Iced Americano with a splash of coconut milk
Reset ritual: Facial, lymphatic drainage massage, nails, and a spray tan
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Both
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: to leave feeling better than when you walked in.
Erin Fitz
How did you find Lagree?
After years of being a cardio junkie, my body was craving something different. I discovered Lagree as the perfect complement.
Why do you love it?
The intensity is high, but it’s low impact. It challenges you while still being accessible.
Signature move:
Giant Reverse Inch Worm
Teaching style:
Challenging, but fun, positive, and lighthearted.
Outside the studio:
Spending time with my son and husband at the beach, pool, or traveling.
Current obsession: Learning to cook
Go-to drink: Iced Americano with a splash of coconut milk
Reset ritual: Facial, lymphatic drainage massage, nails, and a spray tan
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Both
Beach or city? Beach
Take my class if you want: to leave feeling better than when you walked in.
Chyann Waite
How did you find Lagree?
I was just looking for something different outside of reformer Pilates and found Lagree which changed me forever.
Why do you love it?
Because Lagree challenges me mentally just as much as physically.
Signature move:
Heavy squats or anything slow and controlled that makes me question my life choices.
Teaching style:
Encouraging but real—I’ll push you, but I’m right there with you.
Outside the studio:
Working, spending time with family and my dog, studying to finish my BSN, and publishing my second book.
Current obsession: Growth—mentally, physically, becoming 1% better every day.
Go-to drink: Iced VTM coffee
Reset ritual: Walks by the beach, meditation, music.
Morning or night? Depends, but probably morning lately.
Sweet or savory? Savory and a little sweet
Beach or city? Beach, always
Take my class if you want: to feel uncomfortable in the best way and walk out stronger than you came in.
Chyann Waite
How did you find Lagree?
I was just looking for something different outside of reformer Pilates and found Lagree which changed me forever.
Why do you love it?
Because Lagree challenges me mentally just as much as physically.
Signature move:
Heavy squats or anything slow and controlled that makes me question my life choices.
Teaching style:
Encouraging but real—I’ll push you, but I’m right there with you.
Outside the studio:
Working, spending time with family and my dog, studying to finish my BSN, and publishing my second book.
Current obsession: Growth—mentally, physically, becoming 1% better every day.
Go-to drink: Iced VTM coffee
Reset ritual: Walks by the beach, meditation, music.
Morning or night? Depends, but probably morning lately.
Sweet or savory? Savory and a little sweet
Beach or city? Beach, always
Take my class if you want: to feel uncomfortable in the best way and walk out stronger than you came in.
Chyann Waite
How did you find Lagree?
I was just looking for something different outside of reformer Pilates and found Lagree which changed me forever.
Why do you love it?
Because Lagree challenges me mentally just as much as physically.
Signature move:
Heavy squats or anything slow and controlled that makes me question my life choices.
Teaching style:
Encouraging but real—I’ll push you, but I’m right there with you.
Outside the studio:
Working, spending time with family and my dog, studying to finish my BSN, and publishing my second book.
Current obsession: Growth—mentally, physically, becoming 1% better every day.
Go-to drink: Iced VTM coffee
Reset ritual: Walks by the beach, meditation, music.
Morning or night? Depends, but probably morning lately.
Sweet or savory? Savory and a little sweet
Beach or city? Beach, always
Take my class if you want: to feel uncomfortable in the best way and walk out stronger than you came in.
Brittney Cinq-Mars
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree through working at Lululemon which inspired me to get certified.
Why do you love it?
Temporary discomfort… long-term results.
Signature move:
Super Lunge & Heavy Arm Blocks
Teaching style:
Fun, energetic atmosphere with effective cueing and fresh routines.
Outside the studio:
Disneyland with family, ladies nights, and traveling.
Current obsession: Reading romance & suspense novels
Go-to drink: Seltzers & wine
Reset ritual: Rest days & massages
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet treats
Beach or city? Equal parts beach & city.
Brittney Cinq-Mars
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree through working at Lululemon which inspired me to get certified.
Why do you love it?
Temporary discomfort… long-term results.
Signature move:
Super Lunge & Heavy Arm Blocks
Teaching style:
Fun, energetic atmosphere with effective cueing and fresh routines.
Outside the studio:
Disneyland with family, ladies nights, and traveling.
Current obsession: Reading romance & suspense novels
Go-to drink: Seltzers & wine
Reset ritual: Rest days & massages
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet treats
Beach or city? Equal parts beach & city.
Brittney Cinq-Mars
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree through working at Lululemon which inspired me to get certified.
Why do you love it?
Temporary discomfort… long-term results.
Signature move:
Super Lunge & Heavy Arm Blocks
Teaching style:
Fun, energetic atmosphere with effective cueing and fresh routines.
Outside the studio:
Disneyland with family, ladies nights, and traveling.
Current obsession: Reading romance & suspense novels
Go-to drink: Seltzers & wine
Reset ritual: Rest days & massages
Morning or night? Morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet treats
Beach or city? Equal parts beach & city.
Haley Speier
How did you find Lagree?
Through a fitness instructor friend who said it was the hardest workout she had ever done!
Why do you love it?
Because it has challenged me mentally and physically, and has really helped me become more of the kind of person I want to be.
Signature move:
All the “beariations”
Teaching style:
My goal is to help you do something hard you wouldn’t normally do on your own.
Outside the studio:
Traveling, hanging out with family
Current obsession: Studying to teach our newest advanced level twos and Jacob protein bars
Go-to drink: Tiramisu latte from Brew Story in Huntington Beach where I live
Reset ritual: Limited phone use on weekends
Morning or night? Morning… late morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? I need both!!
Take my class if you want: to learn a lot about the why behind everything we tell you to do.
Haley Speier
How did you find Lagree?
Through a fitness instructor friend who said it was the hardest workout she had ever done!
Why do you love it?
Because it has challenged me mentally and physically, and has really helped me become more of the kind of person I want to be.
Signature move:
All the “beariations”
Teaching style:
My goal is to help you do something hard you wouldn’t normally do on your own.
Outside the studio:
Traveling, hanging out with family
Current obsession: Studying to teach our newest advanced level twos and Jacob protein bars
Go-to drink: Tiramisu latte from Brew Story in Huntington Beach where I live
Reset ritual: Limited phone use on weekends
Morning or night? Morning… late morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? I need both!!
Take my class if you want: to learn a lot about the why behind everything we tell you to do.
Haley Speier
How did you find Lagree?
Through a fitness instructor friend who said it was the hardest workout she had ever done!
Why do you love it?
Because it has challenged me mentally and physically, and has really helped me become more of the kind of person I want to be.
Signature move:
All the “beariations”
Teaching style:
My goal is to help you do something hard you wouldn’t normally do on your own.
Outside the studio:
Traveling, hanging out with family
Current obsession: Studying to teach our newest advanced level twos and Jacob protein bars
Go-to drink: Tiramisu latte from Brew Story in Huntington Beach where I live
Reset ritual: Limited phone use on weekends
Morning or night? Morning… late morning
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? I need both!!
Take my class if you want: to learn a lot about the why behind everything we tell you to do.
Bella Y
How did you find Lagree?
I use to go to befit and thought it’s pilates.
Why do you love it?
It work muscle straight and so challenging.
Signature move:
Mega Donkey
Teaching style:
I keep it challenging and fun.
Outside the studio:
I’m a mom
Current obsession: Lagree and matcha
Go-to drink: Matcha
Reset ritual: Netflix and chill for real
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Savory
Beach or city? City
Take my class if you want: A kick ass workout with a killer playlist.
Bella Y
How did you find Lagree?
I use to go to befit and thought it’s pilates.
Why do you love it?
It work muscle straight and so challenging.
Signature move:
Mega Donkey
Teaching style:
I keep it challenging and fun.
Outside the studio:
I’m a mom
Current obsession: Lagree and matcha
Go-to drink: Matcha
Reset ritual: Netflix and chill for real
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Savory
Beach or city? City
Take my class if you want: A kick ass workout with a killer playlist.
Bella Y
How did you find Lagree?
I use to go to befit and thought it’s pilates.
Why do you love it?
It work muscle straight and so challenging.
Signature move:
Mega Donkey
Teaching style:
I keep it challenging and fun.
Outside the studio:
I’m a mom
Current obsession: Lagree and matcha
Go-to drink: Matcha
Reset ritual: Netflix and chill for real
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Savory
Beach or city? City
Take my class if you want: A kick ass workout with a killer playlist.
Susan Rahyar
How did you find Lagree?
I started taking classes at a local studio as a gift to myself after having my first son (he’s almost 13!).
Why do you love it?
I love it because it’s been the most effective workout I have done. Not only has it been sustainable through all my weird knee issues, but I’m in the best shape of my life because of it.
Signature move:
Platform spider kick and reverse runners
Teaching style:
neurotically spicy. I spend so much time thinking about seamless transitions and muscle groups
Outside the studio:
I am at the pool deck screaming about water polo or my kids’ schools. I’m a team mom, room mom, PTA mom—you have craft questions? I’m your lady
Current obsession: I read an obscene amount and am halfway through the Red Rising series. My classes are lucky I’m not calling for an Iron Rain mid-class.
Go-to drink: Some sort of prebiotic soda or mushroom coffee
Reset ritual: I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a tough workout while getting a lot of laughs from how weird your instructor is :)
Susan Rahyar
How did you find Lagree?
I started taking classes at a local studio as a gift to myself after having my first son (he’s almost 13!).
Why do you love it?
I love it because it’s been the most effective workout I have done. Not only has it been sustainable through all my weird knee issues, but I’m in the best shape of my life because of it.
Signature move:
Platform spider kick and reverse runners
Teaching style:
neurotically spicy. I spend so much time thinking about seamless transitions and muscle groups
Outside the studio:
I am at the pool deck screaming about water polo or my kids’ schools. I’m a team mom, room mom, PTA mom—you have craft questions? I’m your lady
Current obsession: I read an obscene amount and am halfway through the Red Rising series. My classes are lucky I’m not calling for an Iron Rain mid-class.
Go-to drink: Some sort of prebiotic soda or mushroom coffee
Reset ritual: I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a tough workout while getting a lot of laughs from how weird your instructor is :)
Susan Rahyar
How did you find Lagree?
I started taking classes at a local studio as a gift to myself after having my first son (he’s almost 13!).
Why do you love it?
I love it because it’s been the most effective workout I have done. Not only has it been sustainable through all my weird knee issues, but I’m in the best shape of my life because of it.
Signature move:
Platform spider kick and reverse runners
Teaching style:
neurotically spicy. I spend so much time thinking about seamless transitions and muscle groups
Outside the studio:
I am at the pool deck screaming about water polo or my kids’ schools. I’m a team mom, room mom, PTA mom—you have craft questions? I’m your lady
Current obsession: I read an obscene amount and am halfway through the Red Rising series. My classes are lucky I’m not calling for an Iron Rain mid-class.
Go-to drink: Some sort of prebiotic soda or mushroom coffee
Reset ritual: I’ll sleep when I’m dead.
Morning or night? Night
Sweet or savory? Sweet
Beach or city? Both
Take my class if you want: a tough workout while getting a lot of laughs from how weird your instructor is :)
Hana Kopta
How did you find Lagree?
I found it on accident! I was looking to start taking Reformer Pilates classes after hearing all the hype about them. I ended up booking a Lagree class thinking it was reformer Pilates and fell in love! Never ended up taking that reformer class!
Why do you love it?
I love Lagree because it’s a whole different kind of challenge. It challenges you not just to push past your limits, but also trust yourself that you have what it takes to keep on going.
Signature move:
Bear Barrow
Teaching style:
Energetic and silly, pushing you to give a little more so you leave feeling proud!
Outside the studio: I’m either hiking/camping, traveling or dancing. Love my time outdoors and learning from the world.
Current obsession: Line dancing and salsa dancing
Go-to drink: Tea!
Reset ritual: a day in the sun, a good book and a walk in nature
Morning/night: morning
Sweet/savory: sweet
Beach/city: beach
Take my class if you want: To shake from muscle tension and belly laughs
Hana Kopta
How did you find Lagree?
I found it on accident! I was looking to start taking Reformer Pilates classes after hearing all the hype about them. I ended up booking a Lagree class thinking it was reformer Pilates and fell in love! Never ended up taking that reformer class!
Why do you love it?
I love Lagree because it’s a whole different kind of challenge. It challenges you not just to push past your limits, but also trust yourself that you have what it takes to keep on going.
Signature move:
Bear Barrow
Teaching style:
Energetic and silly, pushing you to give a little more so you leave feeling proud!
Outside the studio: I’m either hiking/camping, traveling or dancing. Love my time outdoors and learning from the world.
Current obsession: Line dancing and salsa dancing
Go-to drink: Tea!
Reset ritual: a day in the sun, a good book and a walk in nature
Morning/night: morning
Sweet/savory: sweet
Beach/city: beach
Take my class if you want: To shake from muscle tension and belly laughs
Hana Kopta
How did you find Lagree?
I found it on accident! I was looking to start taking Reformer Pilates classes after hearing all the hype about them. I ended up booking a Lagree class thinking it was reformer Pilates and fell in love! Never ended up taking that reformer class!
Why do you love it?
I love Lagree because it’s a whole different kind of challenge. It challenges you not just to push past your limits, but also trust yourself that you have what it takes to keep on going.
Signature move:
Bear Barrow
Teaching style:
Energetic and silly, pushing you to give a little more so you leave feeling proud!
Outside the studio: I’m either hiking/camping, traveling or dancing. Love my time outdoors and learning from the world.
Current obsession: Line dancing and salsa dancing
Go-to drink: Tea!
Reset ritual: a day in the sun, a good book and a walk in nature
Morning/night: morning
Sweet/savory: sweet
Beach/city: beach
Take my class if you want: To shake from muscle tension and belly laughs
Heather Thompson
How did you find Lagree?
I’ve been in fitness a long time—this was the first method that actually made me slow down and train differently.
Why do you love it?
Because it doesn’t lie—control over momentum, strength over shortcuts.
Signature move:
Burpees to finish… with a set of old-school push-ups always thrown in
Teaching style:
Precise, form-focused, and athletic—with a subtle edge that keeps it fun
Outside the studio:
Long beach walks with my people, keeping pace with two teenagers, and chasing swell with my son
Current obsession: Convincing my daughter and her friends that taking my Lagree class is cooler than they think
Go-to drink: Unsweetened iced tea—extra side of ice
Reset ritual: Beach walk, headphones in, quick reset
Morning/night: Morning—non-negotiable
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach—all day, every day
Heather Thompson
How did you find Lagree?
I’ve been in fitness a long time—this was the first method that actually made me slow down and train differently.
Why do you love it?
Because it doesn’t lie—control over momentum, strength over shortcuts.
Signature move:
Burpees to finish… with a set of old-school push-ups always thrown in
Teaching style:
Precise, form-focused, and athletic—with a subtle edge that keeps it fun
Outside the studio:
Long beach walks with my people, keeping pace with two teenagers, and chasing swell with my son
Current obsession: Convincing my daughter and her friends that taking my Lagree class is cooler than they think
Go-to drink: Unsweetened iced tea—extra side of ice
Reset ritual: Beach walk, headphones in, quick reset
Morning/night: Morning—non-negotiable
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach—all day, every day
Heather Thompson
How did you find Lagree?
I’ve been in fitness a long time—this was the first method that actually made me slow down and train differently.
Why do you love it?
Because it doesn’t lie—control over momentum, strength over shortcuts.
Signature move:
Burpees to finish… with a set of old-school push-ups always thrown in
Teaching style:
Precise, form-focused, and athletic—with a subtle edge that keeps it fun
Outside the studio:
Long beach walks with my people, keeping pace with two teenagers, and chasing swell with my son
Current obsession: Convincing my daughter and her friends that taking my Lagree class is cooler than they think
Go-to drink: Unsweetened iced tea—extra side of ice
Reset ritual: Beach walk, headphones in, quick reset
Morning/night: Morning—non-negotiable
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach—all day, every day
Cristine Vicoria
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree after doing traditional Pilates for about 10 years and wanting to find something that was a little different and slightly more challenging. I was also a competitive runner and triathlete and wanted to find something to add into my routine.
Why do you love it?
No matter how long you have been doing it never gets easier. There is always a way to challenge yourself.
Signature move:
So hard to choose but probably reverse catfish or kneeling inner thighs
Teaching style:
Challenging maybe a little intense
Outside the studio:
I love spending time outside, practicing yoga or spending time with my Frenchie Frankie.
Current obsession: I don’t currently have one
Go-to drink: GT Kombucha
Reset ritual: Infrared sauna
Morning/night: Morning
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach
Take my class if you want: To be challenged in a way that actually changes your body.
Cristine Vicoria
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree after doing traditional Pilates for about 10 years and wanting to find something that was a little different and slightly more challenging. I was also a competitive runner and triathlete and wanted to find something to add into my routine.
Why do you love it?
No matter how long you have been doing it never gets easier. There is always a way to challenge yourself.
Signature move:
So hard to choose but probably reverse catfish or kneeling inner thighs
Teaching style:
Challenging maybe a little intense
Outside the studio:
I love spending time outside, practicing yoga or spending time with my Frenchie Frankie.
Current obsession: I don’t currently have one
Go-to drink: GT Kombucha
Reset ritual: Infrared sauna
Morning/night: Morning
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach
Take my class if you want: To be challenged in a way that actually changes your body.
Cristine Vicoria
How did you find Lagree?
I found Lagree after doing traditional Pilates for about 10 years and wanting to find something that was a little different and slightly more challenging. I was also a competitive runner and triathlete and wanted to find something to add into my routine.
Why do you love it?
No matter how long you have been doing it never gets easier. There is always a way to challenge yourself.
Signature move:
So hard to choose but probably reverse catfish or kneeling inner thighs
Teaching style:
Challenging maybe a little intense
Outside the studio:
I love spending time outside, practicing yoga or spending time with my Frenchie Frankie.
Current obsession: I don’t currently have one
Go-to drink: GT Kombucha
Reset ritual: Infrared sauna
Morning/night: Morning
Sweet/savory: Savory
Beach/city: Beach
Take my class if you want: To be challenged in a way that actually changes your body.
