Yeliz, born in Ankara, Turkey was a professional dancer and choreographer before becoming a fitness instructor. In 2017, she saw an ad for POUND online and she ordered POUND’s Rockout Results System to check it out. Once she had those Ripstix in her hands, it was love at first strike! She immediately looked for a training, and within the week, she was on a plane to Athens, Greece to become a POUND Pro, and from there, the rest is history! Yeliz continues to find POUND to be the best stress reliever, and a wonderful way to express herself.
Of her many loves, Yeliz enjoys spending time with her family, walking under trees, teaching, her students, and to travel. She’s been to 150 countries on 5 continents! And the last thing Yeliz would like to share with you is that she loves unicorns – this is her!
What are your 3 earliest memories in life?
– I remember my first ballet show. I was on the stage and there were 1000 people clapping for me. It was an epic moment.
– When I found my first dog
– Playing with my little sister in the backyard.
If you could have dinner with anyone from history, who would it be?
Mevlana RUMİ. I have a lot of questions about His philosophy.
What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
Survived cancer
If you could choose your own rockstar nickname, what would it be?
Warrior
What’s the first thing you do when you get home from a trip?
I kiss my husband and Patch (my dog)
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
My mom said to me” before deciding on anything, sleep on it.”
What activity do you do that makes you feel most like yourself?
POUND!
What makes you feel supported?
When people listen to me, I feel supported.
Whom do you secretly admire?
My mom – she’s the strongest, most intelligent and talented person I’ve ever seen.
What’s the best thing that ever happened to you?
Finding my dog, Patch
What do you want people to say about you once you’re gone?
When I’m gone, I want them to listen to music, drink some great wine, and tell funny stories about me
Who’s your favorite rockstar (actual or figurative) and why?
Pina Bausch – choreographer. She was very experimental and not afraid to go outside the norm.
What’s one thing you’d tell your 13-year-old self?
Don’t hesitate to show yourself. You can do anything if you want.
What superpower would you most like to have?
To be invisible