Cross Country Love, Pilates Community Comes Together for Virtual Fundraising Pilates Class for White Lotus Pilates Studio & LA Fire Victims.

By Laura Medina

This is Larissa Tanis’ first-hand account of the first day of the Pacific Palisades Fire on January 7th…

Ballerina-turned Pilates instructor and therapist described how everything turned upside-down then incinerated into ash.

She was working as a therapist at Cypress Center Physical Therapy Clinic and at White Lotus Pilates Studio, directly behind it. The day started like any other day, until she stepped outside then saw huge plumes of smoke nearby.

At first, the locals were ordered to stay put, shelter in place.

But, Larissa listened to her gut instinct, she went ahead then drove straight home, nearly missing that devastating traffic jam where people were forced to abandon their cars from fast-spreading fire.

Luckily, Larissa was fortunate enough to drive back home to, grab and stuff her trunk with important documents, evading the fire.

Obviously, Cypress Center Physical Therapy Clinic and adjoining White Lotus Pilates Studio didn’t survive.

She’s been bouncing from friends stretching from Marina Del Rey to Palm Springs. She switched her studio to the Jonathan Club where 540 club members lost their homes to the Palisades Fire.

The fire engulfed and burnt 24,000 acres and 7,000 structures.

When it was safe to return to check out, Larissa shot a video of the smoldering ruins of her work place.

Since her clients lost their homes and are displaced, wandering around, the pilates community of instructors, nation wide, are coming together for Larissa Tanis to help rebuild her work and the White Lotus Pilates Studio.

The community of pilates professionals has been a source of comfort and center for Larissa.

Now, this Saturday, February 15th from 4pm to 6pm Eastern Standard Time, the pilates community is coming together virtually, to raise funds for Larissa and Los Angeles’ fire victims, on https://bit.ly/.CityofAngels101 

Rollology Fitness’ Alyson Limehouse, https://rollology.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0s-y9c6m_H3uEF6nOe74DlfoZ1S7T0LfBs7AyHmb23l0m45JpwgIkWCX0_aem_hnBfYbuRJbK7LA-O-BnFfg is leading this cross country love fund drive.

Guys, you all can join in with the ladies. Get your fitness on, breathe then get centered, while raising funds, when Kentucky-based ex-Marine turned pilates instructor provides a class.

Alyson will be joined by Robert Edison-Turner, ex-Marine Corps turned sports therapist and pilates instructor. 

Palm Beach-based pilates instructor and Rollology creator, Alyson Limehouse is rallying the movement community to help those who lost homes, livelihoods, and studios to the Los Angeles fires. 

Limehouse, along with fellow movement instructors, has launched a nationwide effort, spanning from Palm Beach, FL thru Kentucky to Chicago then back to Los Angeles. Limehouse and the team are calling on movement enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and the broader community to join in this effort, https://bit.ly/.CityofAngels101 

If you all sign up https://bit.ly/.CityofAngels101, the workout videos and donations will be up and running for near future workouts and donations.

If the fires’ aftermath and the accompanying stress and heartache are getting you down, leaving you discombobulated with a centered routine, and isolated.

Have a feeling that you’re not alone in this. This fitness fundraiser is a virtual hug, knowing you’re not alone in this, mentally, emotionally, or physically.

With this virtual fitness fundraiser, you can join in and nourish your body and soul.