Lauren Whitehead is passionate about giving people a fun and challenging workout. Whether she's teaching Pilates Mat, Barre, or Yoga, it's quickly obvious that she loves what she does. As the creator and lead instructor of Green Bird Fitness, Lauren strove to create a fitness studio that focuses on sustainable lifelong fitness while still keeping it fun and sweaty. Having trained and taught at some of Austin's premiere studios, such as Dancers Shape, Kor180 (Best Pilates Studio in Austin 2 years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine), Yoga Yoga, and ToddPilates, she brings a wealth of knowledge and is excited to bring a high quality fitness experience to South Austin! Lauren's Qualifications: -Pilates Certification (Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac apparatus) from Pilates Sports Center -200 hr. Yoga Certification through Yoga Yoga Austin -10+ years teaching group Fitness -15+ years Dance Experience -Master's in Biology, Texas A&M University -Master's in Public Health, University of Texas