TAMAR DOVER
Tamar is a compassionate and intuitive teacher who takes a holistic approach to movement, emphasizing the integration of the mind and body to help her students find ease and feel empowered.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, she has worked with individuals of all ages and abilities, providing them with a balanced mix of challenge and support. She has spent hundreds of hours expanding her skills, continuing her exploration of movement, anatomy, psychology, nutrition and spirituality.
In 2002, she completed a 900+ hour Pilates training and apprenticeship at Body-N-Sync, a small studio in Port Washington Long Island. She is also a graduate of The Pilates Center’s Advanced Teacher Training Program, the most highly respected and comprehensive program of its kind.
Most recently she completed two years in training as a plant-based chef at the School of Natural Cookery based in Colorado.
Tamar has been teaching Pilates in Marin since 2009, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. When not in the studio, you’ll find her in the kitchen, at dance class, or enjoying the great outdoors.
Tamar is very experienced, well trained, and seriously knowledgeable. Her style of teaching is thoughtful, sensitive, directive, and instructional. Tamar is able to pinpoint and zero in on my individual issues developing a powerful and successful Pilates practice.
— Devorah J.
MY JOURNEY INTO PILATES
When I was young I had a complex and challenging relationship with my body.
I took up dancing at an early age and throughout my childhood and teenage years my identity was strongly connected to being a dancer. Although I loved to dance, I was constantly plagued by self-criticism. I became too focused on how my body looked. I stopped dancing while I was in college and found some relief from so much time spent in front of the mirror, but I ended up neglecting my body completely which led to feelings of anxiety and depression.
After college, while living abroad I discovered a sweet little Pilates studio in my neighborhood. I checked it out and fell in love during that very first workout. I left that first Pilates session feeling happy, challenged, calm and excited for my next visit to the studio. Practicing Pilates became a huge part of healing the image I had of myself and my body. Life with Pilates allowed me to develop a positive self-image and re-discover the joy of movement.
This journey has led me to understand the transformational and healing power Pilates has to offer. As I have worked with students over the past two decades, I have developed a deep capacity for listening to and nourishing all facets of their body and spirit. I am passionate about working with them to build physical strength, improve balance, agility and postural awareness, and nurture self-acceptance. Every day I am inspired by what Pilates brings to the life of my clients. The entire process is joyful, and I am honored to be able to share it with others.
