The heart of my work is you.
My Own Journey
I’ve spent years learning what it means to care for myself—not through pressure or perfection, but through awareness, compassion, and connection. This has shaped the way I live, teach, and work with others.
One of the places I discovered this most deeply was through movement.
Movement has never been just physical for me. It's one of the ways I've learned to reconnect with myself—body, mind, heart, and spirit. When I feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected, I move—not to fix myself, but to meet myself.
Over time, I came to see movement as a doorway into greater awareness and a deeper understanding of how our bodies, thoughts, emotions, and everyday experiences are connected.
A Little More About Me
Cindy Appanaitis (Babcock)
I've been teaching since 2007 and coaching since 2001. What I've always loved most is witnessing people discover confidence, connection, joy, and a deeper trust in themselves.
In 2017, I expanded into personal development and wellbeing coaching. What began as my own journey gradually became a calling, shaping how I show up as a teacher, mother, partner, and person.
I'm a mom of two girls, a lifelong community-builder, and someone who thrives on laughter, honesty, and genuine connection. Growing up in a family of ten taught me the importance of belonging and inspired my desire to create spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and safe.
I also serve as Program Director at In Motion Fitness, where I get to witness every day how people encourage one another and find ways to make movement work for their lives.
Whether we're together in a fitness class, workshop, or coaching conversation, my hope is the same: that you leave feeling a little more connected to yourself and your own brilliance.
Credentials & Training
MAT, Physical Education & Health – Western Oregon University
BA, Human Development – Oregon State University
Leadership & Coach Certification – Your Infinite Life Training & Coaching Company
Senior Fitness Certification - International Sports Science Association
Yin Yoga 96hr Teacher Training – Original Hot Yoga Academy
Motivational Interviewing I & II – Be Nourished (Center for Body Trust)