The heart of my work is you.

Movement, for me, has never been just physical. It’s been one of the primary ways I’ve learned to understand my whole wellbeing.

When I feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected, I move — not to fix myself, but to meet myself. Movement softens overwhelm, clears mental clutter, and creates space for breath, clarity, and self-connection. It becomes a way home.

Over time, I came to see movement as a doorway.

Through it, I learned how deeply connected our bodies, thoughts, feelings, energy, and patterns of stress truly are — and how the way we live, respond to pressure, and care for ourselves shapes our inner world.

Too often, we’ve been taught to move — and live — from a place of pressure or performance: trying to fix ourselves, push through discomfort, or prove our worth.

My work is about rewriting that narrative.

I believe wellbeing can be an act of care, not something to manage or perfect — a practice of meeting yourself where you are and supporting your whole self: body, mind, heart, and spirit. Sometimes that care is expressed through movement. Sometimes it’s through reflection, emotional awareness, or choosing a kinder way forward.

This work helps you soften self-judgment, rebuild self-trust, move through overwhelm, and feel more grounded, connected, and at home within yourself.

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’ve seen 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 wellbeing 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 whole-self care — 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 and life you’re already living.

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: spaces 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)