Sofia Olvera was born and raised in the Pilsen and Berwyn areas. She started teaching fitness in 2023 and has since completed four certification programs. Sofia is a certified POP Pilates, Mat Pilates, 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and Barre Eclipse Instructor. She has been practicing Pilates since 2015 and Yoga since 2020 and has since fallen in love with mat-based fitness.
Sofia is passionate about changing narratives focused on body aesthetics and dieting culture and instead honoring each individual’s felt experience in her classes. Fitness has been a source of empowerment, relaxation, reflection, and constant growth for her alongside her studies. She completed a dual-degree Bachelor in Arts, studying English and Spanish, which informs her passion for literature, writing, and connecting and understanding communities better. She also worked in Event Services for four years, assisting with management and facilitation. She currently tutors writing at the college level as she completes her Master’s in Writing.
Sofia danced throughout high school and college in forms that include Contemporary, Jazz, Reggaeton, and Heels. She continues to immerse herself in the joy of the dance community.