Core Values

The grand vision of Skylight Yoga & Fitness is to foster a world supported by peaceful thoughts, kind words, and loving actions. Individuals live as the healthiest versions of themselves – both physically and mentally. Our mission is to provide a balanced variety of health and fitness programs to support one’s well-being.

Our operation is rooted in the following values:

Respect

Hold respect for self, each other, the community, the environment. Everyone in our studio is treated with kindness and respect, and we encourage everyone to pay it forward.

Individuality

Each one of us is exceptional, and we honor our own unique constitution of gifts as well as limitations. There is no judgment, but rather a spirit of acceptance and gratitude for who we are.

Community

This shared humanity with our fellow beings is the basis for supportive relationships, nourishment for personal growth, and the catalyst for positive change. Together we are one.

Humor

​We must not take life or ourselves too seriously. Find joy in everything surrounding us. Laughter is uplifting and transformational, not to mention one of the best sounds in the world.

Meet the Team

Arceli (Pinky) Bacsinila is the proud owner of Skylight Yoga & Fitness of Naples, Florida. Health, movement, and fitness have always been part of Pinky's lifestyle, even while sustaining a long career in accounting, consulting, and executive management.

Obtaining her first fitness certification in 2005 only deepened her passion for health and wellness, and spurred her on to pursue more education. Evolving as a movement specialist, she has since obtained several specialties and additional certifications, including: Balanced Body Reformer 1-3 and MOTR, Pilates Studio of Los Angeles Reformer 1-3, Mat Pilates, Yoga Alliance RYT-200, Yin Yoga specialist, TRX trainer, Cardio Kickboxing master instructor, ACE therapeutic exercise, Active Aging Movement coach, Form and Functional consultant.

In summer of 2019, she took the leap and permanently relocated from Maryland to Florida to dedicate her efforts full-time to the fitness and wellness arena, marrying her strong business background with her passion.

​Nancy Gavel recently moved to Naples with her husband and labradoodle. After a career as a schoolteacher, she followed her passion and received her certification in Plates and became an instructor.

She loves the strengthening, lengthening, stability, and endurance gained through the practice. Pilates is just as much about the mind as it is about the body. The beauty of it is that anyone, at any age, can get started. Nancy describes her classes as energetic and motivating! In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, baking, and taking her dog on long walks.  

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Vivian Whitman is a NASM (National Academy for Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, TRX certified group instructor, Precision Nutrition sports nutrition coach, and RRCA Adult Distance running coach.

With over 15 years of experience, she has taught spinning, water aerobics, TRX, boot camp, and body sculpting in various facilities and studios. She also served 5 years in the United States Army as a medical specialist and as a member of its physical fitness training team. 

In the Media

Essentials Naples Magazine: 2024 Readers’ Choice 10 Best
Gulf Coast Humane Society: 2022 winner Pump Up for Pets fundraiser
Gulfshore Life Magazine: May 2021, best specialty fitness center finalist
Yoga Pose: March 2021, favorite yoga studio in Naples FL
Good Neighbor Podcast: May 2020
Natural Awakenings: March 2020 business spotlight; July 2020 yoga spotlight
NBC2: March 6, 2020 TV newscast regarding the coronavirus

"I’ve been fortunate enough to be graced with Pinky’s amazing fitness studio and her teaching talents. The classes that are offered here are always something different, never the same routine, and they’re challenging... This studio is addicting... Give this studio a try. You won’t be disappointed!"
- Kenner

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