WELLNESS
Instructor Spotlight From personal trainers and Group Ex instructors to massage and physical therapists, MAC’s Fitness and Wellness staff works to help keep members healthy.
Julia Nachman’s yoga classes at MAC revolve around a central theme, with a strong focus on alignment. She encourages students to take the time to set-up poses and feel how subtle changes can have dramatic impact. Her deep emphasis on working within one’s individual boundaries and truth, rather than listening to ego or pride, helps cultivate focus and attention to detail. This encourages students to stay present and safe, while incorporating mindfulness into their practice. How long have you been teaching at MAC? What classes do you teach?
I have been teaching at MAC for just over two and a half years. I primarily teach yoga flow and strength. I also teach strength and conditioning for the girls Synchro teams. You can also find me subbing for various group exercise classes, including MAC Strong and Bootcamp, or MAC Fit Pro.
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JANUARY 2022
What’s your background/training?
I’ve always been physically active. As a kid, I was a competitive gymnast and cheerleader. I started practicing yoga in 2005, and have been a Yoga Alliance-certified instructor since 2009. I am currently in the process of studying for my ACE personal training certification. What’s your teaching approach/philosophy? Since my teaching is so heavily informed by my yoga background, I think about physical fitness as a tool we have to keep ourselves healthy, not only in body, but also in mind. I approach exercise and training as a way to understand ourselves more deeply — how we motivate ourselves, how we react to challenge, and how we overcome adversity. As we become more self aware through our training, we can take that knowledge with us and apply it in all other areas of our lives.
What are some things you like to do outside of work? When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs. I love to be outdoors, whether hiking, skiing, or having a glass of wine on a patio. I love to cook, and am always trying new recipes. I am a big reader and enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks.
