Vida Zou

Love, compassion, inner peace, and balance are the primary themes that guide Vida in her personal life, and these elements are naturally imbued in how she shows up in her community and as a leader. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that we are deeply interconnected - to each other and to the universe. The stars are interwoven in all of us as they are in all creatures and inanimate things, lending to a powerful harmony which exists beyond the self.

With a degree in engineering and background in rocketry, Vida deeply appreciates the biomechanics of the human body and infuses mindful movement into her teaching. From a strong understanding of first principles of physics like how force travels along the body, she is able to guide with safe and science-backed alignment. Her classes also invite playfulness and exploration. You’ll flow with a renewed sense of gratitude for your body plus a more empowered understanding of the inner workings of your physical and mental being, all culminating into a holistic heart-mind-body connection. Whether it’s leading you through a high intensity pilates/sculpt class or guiding you through a meditative yoga practice, she’s here to make you do the work and have fun while doing it. Prepare to be lifted off towards new heights as you are guided towards curious and challenging movement all while jamming out to a kickass playlist!