REC Instructor Spotlight · Naperville & beyond

Laila Hana — Barre Instructor in Naperville & Pilates Educator

Pilates · Barre · Aerial arts · Music & movement educator

Move with purpose.
Connect with your core.

Laila Hana helps people feel stronger, more connected, and more confident in their bodies. Find her at barre3 Naperville and explore a teaching approach grounded in alignment, anatomy, control, and purposeful movement.

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Laila practicing at the barre in REC’s original instructor spotlight
Original cover from Laila’s REC Instagram Reel.
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Pilates + aerialPurposeful movement + control
Music + movementA lifelong love of teaching

Her approach

Challenging.
Always approachable.

Laila’s classes bring attention to how you move. With a focus on anatomy, alignment, and control, she encourages students to build strength while feeling more connected to their bodies.

“Learn to connect with your core. All movement starts from your core.”

— Laila’s teaching philosophy, shared in her original REC spotlight

Movement with intention

  • Pilates
  • Barre
  • Aerial arts
  • Alignment
  • Core connection

Known professionally as Laila Ruangpan, she also teaches aerial silks and sling. Her Aloft Circus Arts coach bio describes a background in piano and dance, alongside aerial coaching at Aloft and Frankfort Circus Center.

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Beyond the studio

A little more Laila.

From classical to metal, matcha to mountain trails—get to know the person behind the class.

Go-to drink
Matcha tea with soy milk.
Workout soundtrack
Everything from classical to metal.
Favorite Pilates movement
Teaser.
Athleisure favorites
Beyond Yoga and Vuori.
Favorite food
Sashimi.
Dream destination
The Galápagos.

Outside the studio, Laila enjoys hiking in the snow and early spring. She started playing piano at six, began teaching at eighteen, and has taught piano for more than thirty years.

Move with Laila

Find your next class.

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Naperville, Illinois

barre3 Naperville

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Chicago, Illinois

Aloft Circus Arts

Interested in Laila’s aerial teaching? Explore Aloft’s class schedule for silks and sling instruction.

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Follow @lailahana815 on Instagram for more from Laila.

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