The heart of my work is you.
Movement for me has never been just physical.
When I feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected, I move — not to fix myself, but to meet myself. Movement softens the overwhelm, clears the clutter, and creates space for clarity, breath, and self-connection. It becomes a way home.
Movement is a way to listen inward, shift energy, and come back to yourself.
Too often, though, we’ve been taught to move from a place of shame or performance: trying to burn off stress, fix our bodies, or prove our worth.
My work is about rewriting that narrative. I believe movement can be an act of care, not pressure — a practice that supports your whole self: body, mind, heart, and spirit. Movement can be both grounding and freeing, structured and intuitive.
It can help you move through overwhelm, reconnect with your breath and body, release self-judgment, rebuild self-trust, and ultimately feel stronger, softer, and more like you.
About Me
Cindy Appanaitis (Babcock)
I’ve been teaching since 2007 and coaching since 2001, but what I’ve always loved most is how movement builds confidence, connection, and self-belief. Again and again, I saw that when people feel safe and supported, movement becomes a gateway to empowerment — creating space for joy, vulnerability, and growth in both body and spirit.
In 2017, I expanded into personal development and wellness coaching. What began as a personal journey quickly became a calling, reshaping how I show up as a teacher, mother, partner, and person. Today, I bring it all together — movement, mindset, and mentorship — to help others create practices that feel intuitive, nourishing, and sustainable. This work is about coming home to yourself, here and now, in the body you already live in.
I’m also a mom of two girls, a lifelong community-builder, and someone who thrives on laughter, honesty, and human connection. Growing up in a family of eight taught me the power of belonging — and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen and safe. That’s what I aim to cultivate in every session, class, and program I offer: places where you’re invited to come exactly as you are — and grow from there.
Credentials and 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)