Our Story

Naz’s story begins in Istanbul, where her eye for beauty, movement, and design first took shape. Before she ever stepped into the world of wellness, Naz spent years immersed in Turkey’s high-fashion industry, styling editorial shoots, shaping personal brands, and studying how confidence transforms the way a person carries themselves. Fashion taught her something deeper than aesthetics: true elegance comes from alignment, of posture, of presence, and of self.

Her personal spiritual journey began after motherhood, when life demanded stillness, healing, and reinvention. What started as a search for balance led her to Pilates, a practice that spoke to her on a level far beyond physical fitness. Naz discovered that mindful movement didn’t just strengthen the body; it reconnected her to intuition, peace, and a sense of inner power she thought she had lost. Through breathwork, grounding rituals, and a commitment to self-healing, Pilates became a spiritual anchor as much as a physical discipline.

Determined to help other women experience the same transformation, Naz pursued formal Pilates education in the United States, studying classical and contemporary methods with precision. She refined her craft the same way she once styled an outfit, intentional, detailed, and with an obsession for form. This fusion of technical mastery, artistic background, and spiritual awareness became the foundation of her teaching philosophy. Paraíso Pilates was born from that blend. A space where movement is therapy. Where strength meets softness. Where every class feels like coming home to yourself.

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Today, Naz is known for her elevated, intuitive teaching style, one that honors the body, calms the mind, and uplifts the spirit. Her studio reflects the life she has lived: chic yet grounding, disciplined yet soulful, structured yet warm. She leads with compassion, celebrates every milestone, and believes deeply that wellness should feel like a sanctuary, not a struggle. Through Paraíso Pilates, Naz continues her mission to help others reconnect with their bodies, step into their confidence, and embody the beauty that comes from feeling aligned, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.