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LINDY IRWIN
Lindy has been a passionate, classical Pilates professional for over twenty years. She was
introduced to Pilates in her youth as supplemental strength conditioning for ballet dancers.
Lindy pursued her passion for ballet at Texas Christian University where she majored in ballet
and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Pilates was a part of the classical dance major
curriculum.

She currently holds over 1,500 hours of comprehensive teacher training in the classical Pilates
Method. She trained extensively at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, formerly known in
the industry as The Harvard of Pilates Education, graduating from their Advanced Bridge
Teacher Training Comprehensive Program and Master’s Program. Her early instructor classical
training includes The Pilates System in Dallas, TX in 2002. Lindy graduated from
The Classical Syllabus by Mejo Wiggin, world renowned teacher of teachers, in 2019.
Lindy was also invited by Mejo Wiggin to an invitation only instructor workshop
Beyond the Syllabus in 2023 for instructors from across the nation based on advanced capability,
comprehensive knowledge, and dedication to the traditional/classical Pilates Method.

Lindy graduated with honors from Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing in
2010. Witnessing the devastating effects of disease and illness on our country’s population
throughout her clinical rotations combined with her experience as an operating room nurse in
vascular surgery renewed Lindy’s commitment and passion for helping people reap the
physiological health benefits Pilates offers as it pertains to their whole health and quality of life.
Lindy has vast experience working with clients of all ages, conditions, and physical capabilities
ranging from the professional athlete to those with systemic disease.
She has worked with children as young as age four to seniors in their nineties.

Lindy developed and grew her own studio business, Authentic Pilates of Austin, when she lived
in Austin. In 2019, Lindy received the designation of Who’s Who in America for her expertise in
her field and contributions to humanity through the service of health. Lindy is most noted by
her Pilates industry colleagues for her in-depth and detailed eye for the body’s musculoskeletal
link system and how to develop mind-body connections and awareness within her clients
through the Pilates system of movement to make transformative changes for their health and
wellbeing. Lindy thoroughly enjoys mentoring instructors and helping them deepen their
understanding of the Pilates Method as well. In 2020, Lindy brought Authentic Pilates to the
Aledo/Fort Worth community when she and her son moved to the local area.

Her teaching mission is to lead and empower people to greater health for a peaceful, centered,
and joyful life.