As a yogi, my Pilates journey started on the mat, incorporating mat Pilates over the years throughout my practice. I was introduced to the reformer and tower at The Studio and haven’t looked back since! I love feeling strong in my body and clear in my mind, only the way a great class can. I make it my goal to bring that feeling to each client during each class. I like to incorporate my yoga background with a gentleness as we build the heat! Pilates has become a lifestyle for me and it’s so exciting to learn, teach, share and grow in my favorite place!

Minj Suh has been practicing Pilates for nearly a decade and began teaching two years ago, after completing a comprehensive 500-hour training and apprenticeship program. She began Pilates during her recovery journey after a car accident left her with a knee injury. She found that Pilates helped with muscle tone, strength, and overall health. Minj Suh’s teaching style emphasizes alignment, core strength, and stability. She wants her clients to gain more body awareness during each session and mixes contemporary and classical Pilates teaching methods.

Shelby found her practice while in school for a BFA in Contemporary Dance. She realized the cross training benefits and decided to get certified. After building community & learning from the people taking her classes, Shelby recognized the ever-growing need for fun in exercise and functional strength. Shelby is professionally dancing freelance outside of her Pilates work, and hopes to bring all of her movement knowledge to serve those in her classes. She believes everyone deserves to find joy in movement, kind connection with their body, and to leave feeling lighter! Shelby’s Teaching Style: Continuous flow, building around functional strength with lots of cueing and encouragement Shelby’s Favorite Exercise? Any lunging variation! Improves balance and whole body strength and awareness. Fun Fact: I have 8 siblings! Shelby’s Playlist Might Include:Per my Spotify daylist, lounging retro r&b afternoon vibes

It only took one class for me to fall in love with Pilates. After a car accident, years spent behind a desk, and wobbly knees from competitive cheerleading, I discovered that Pilates helped me build strength (in the often overlooked muscles) and connect to my body in a way I hadn’t before. I pursued teacher training to better understand and improve my own practice; but It didn’t take long to realize I wanted to share my passion for Pilates with others. I completed my 500+ hour Comprehensive Pilates training through Balanced Body, and graduated from the Mentorship program at The Studio this year! I’m an Engineering Program Manager by day so you will find me teaching at night. Creating a safe space for people to explore the method is very important to me. The hope is that I can leave people better than I found em’ ❤️

Lexxi discovered Pilates after being involved in a hit & run car accident that left her with minor bursitis in one knee and a herniated disc in her lumbar spine. Before the accident, she enjoyed heavy weight lifting and cardio but was cautious about getting back into her routine and not interfering with chiropractic adjustments. And thus, her love for Pilates was born! She originally picked up Mat Pilates to learn more about the foundations until she took her first class at The Studio. The community The Studio has to offer from the exceptionally knowledgable instructors to a beautiful and peaceful space to move, she was inspired to become an Instructor. Lexxi completed her 500-hr Comprehensive Certification in Dec 2024 and she continues to learn, grow and find enjoyment within the Contrology that Pilates brings.

Shelby found her practice while in school for a BFA in Contemporary Dance. She realized the cross training benefits and decided to get certified. After building community & learning from the people taking her classes, Shelby recognized the ever-growing need for fun in exercise and functional strength. Shelby is professionally dancing freelance outside of her Pilates work, and hopes to bring all of her movement knowledge to serve those in her classes. She believes everyone deserves to find joy in movement, kind connection with their body, and to leave feeling lighter! Shelby’s Teaching Style: Continuous flow, building around functional strength with lots of cueing and encouragement Shelby’s Favorite Exercise? Any lunging variation! Improves balance and whole body strength and awareness. Fun Fact: I have 8 siblings! Shelby’s Playlist Might Include:Per my Spotify daylist, lounging retro r&b afternoon vibes

Lexxi discovered Pilates after being involved in a hit & run car accident that left her with minor bursitis in one knee and a herniated disc in her lumbar spine. Before the accident, she enjoyed heavy weight lifting and cardio but was cautious about getting back into her routine and not interfering with chiropractic adjustments. And thus, her love for Pilates was born! She originally picked up Mat Pilates to learn more about the foundations until she took her first class at The Studio. The community The Studio has to offer from the exceptionally knowledgable instructors to a beautiful and peaceful space to move, she was inspired to become an Instructor. Lexxi completed her 500-hr Comprehensive Certification in Dec 2024 and she continues to learn, grow and find enjoyment within the Contrology that Pilates brings.