Lightning Round With Natalya Hoffman

My name is:

Natalya Hoffman

I’m a:

Pilates Instructor

My non-negotiable wellness habits are:

Some sort of body movement, whether that be pilates, running, cycling, or at times just mobility work. And SLEEP. Sleep is incredibly underrated.

My morning routine looks like this:

I feed my cat and make my cup of coffee. I’d like to say I’m a morning green juice gal, but that first thing in the a.m. cup of joe is a gift! I quietly get ready and am out the door by 5:30 am.

Coffee or tea?

Coffee in the morning. Tea in the afternoon/evening.

My diet is filled with:

Diversity. I’m on a life-long pursuit of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome.

In my fridge, I always have:

Avocados, lemons, limes, eggs, and fish in the freezer.

In my pantry, you’ll always find:

Nut butter, beans, legumes, bone broth, and EVOO.

Go-to breakfast:

Breakfast is usually light. If I’m hungry, I’ll have a banana or some yogurt and maybe a few hard-boiled eggs.

Lunch usually includes:

A smoothie or a salad, depending on the day. I’m conscious of getting some protein, fiber, healthy fat, and greens here.

Favorite snacks:

Nuts. Protein Bar. Bone Broth. Hardboiled egg. Dried Fruit. Avocado. Dark chocolate.

Dinner is often:

Salmon with some sort of veg. Or maybe a good taco night or pasta with some organic dark ground turkey. Perhaps a hearty chili or soup that’s been in the slow cooker all day. Skies the limit at dinner!

My favorite way to get my sweat on is:

Infrared sauna! I don’t generally sweat in pilates, but of course it’s my favorite movement modality.

My favorite pilates move:

It’s impossible to pick just one. I’d say anything that has me lying prone (face down) or on my side. I have a deep appreciation for posterior and lateral chain work.

Favorite Podcast:

Feel Better Live More with Dr. Chatterjee

My favorite way to unwind is:

To play with my cat, read, and perhaps have a good glass of natural red wine.

For me, self-care means:

Sunshine, sleep, boundaries, and healthy outlets.

Supplements I love (if any):

Lypo Spheric Vitamin C and a great digestive enzyme.

Makeup and skincare products I can’t live without are:

I’ve never really been a makeup girl. I’m only consistent with brow gel and some lip balm or gloss. When it comes to skincare, I swear by vitamin C serum, B5 serum, Hyaluronic Acid, and a balm called Egyptian Magic.

On a Friday night, you can find me:

I teach a few classes on Friday nights, but afterwards you’ll find me relaxing at home with my husband and cat.

Words to live by/life philosophy:

1) It costs nothing to be kind.
2) Think globally, act locally.

If I had known then what I know now, I would tell my younger self:

Trust your intuition. It’ll all work out.

A small goal I’m working on is:

Less screen time.

A big goal I am working toward is:

Better time management skills in my personal life.

More about Natalya Hoffman

Natalya Hoffman is a 600-hour comprehensively certified Pilates Instructor. She holds a BS in Speech/Communication and several specialized certifications, including Pre/Postnatal & Mobility Specialist. Most recently, Natalya ran both a full and half marathon. She lives in Westchester with her husband and treasured rescue cat.