Indigo Co-Owner Eric Black had the good fortune to be introduced to Pilates in 1992 at the now disbanded Portland Pilates Center, the first of its kind in the Northwest. Eric credits the rhythmic movements and breathing of Pilates for leading him to yoga and meditation. A musician and actor as well, he graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied intensively for four years. At Juilliard, his training incorporated many styles of movement along with extensive work in the Alexander Technique, a mind-body release technique that continues to influence his approach to Pilates, Yoga and the performing arts.