Email Address: yaetatebe@hotmail.com

Bio

Yae Tatebe is a faculty member of Body Arts and Science International where she has studied under founder Rael Isacowitz. Yae is the Chief Instructor of 7 BASI Pilates™ studios in Japan where she teaches and assists teacher training courses. Yae comes from a family that encouraged active participation in sport. In Japan she competed in and won awards in Track and Field, Swimming, and Skiing. In 1996 she moved to Newport Beach to further her education where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology from California State University of Long Beach, and an Associate Degree in Fitness Specialist from Irvine Valley College. While in school Yae got certified as a Kickboxing, Group exercise, and various other fitness qualifications. After finishing school Yae worked for the Belmont Athletic Club as a personal trainer getting her qualifications from ACE and AFAA. Yae got interested in Pilates after having the opportunity to watch Rael teach a client, and was inspired by the passion in his teaching. It showed her Pilates is not only a form of exercise but can help people change their lives. After completing the comprehensive course from BASI Pilates™, she interned at BASI Pilates™ main headquarters in Newport Beach and was able to study under Rael. While interning she was given the honor to assist Rael in a course he was teaching. Yae strives everyday to increase her skill in the art of Pilates as a teacher and student.