Greetings! My name is Micaela Gardner.

I am a certified Pilates instructor teaching in Santa Cruz, California. I offer private, one on one instruction for people interested in an essential, hybrid mat practice accessible to all levels of fitness and tailored for any particular needs, limitations or goals. This work is excellent for people wanting to get stronger, longer, more aligned and fit, as well as those overcoming injury and chronic pain.

While founded in  Pilates Mat principles of form, movement dynamics, alignment, muscle balance,  internal stability against gravity and core power, my work is NOT the classical , Joseph Pilates “Controlology” repertoire of mat moves. Instead, it is an effective, empowering hybrid that can utilize props, bands, rollers and weights,  as well as be performed standing, sitting or laying down.

With consideration  for your postural & movement tendencies, I will create a generative practice  with you that builds strength, stability and more ease in your renewed body. 

Together, with your effort and my support of it, we can cultivate a healthy, life giving practice. 

Join me in my beautiful WestSide home studio for private sessions  or I will come to yours.

More about Pilates

Created by Joseph Pilates during and after the first world war, Pilates is a low impact conditioning practice focused on strengthening the core muscles, supporting healthy joints, muscle tone,  balance and alignment. The exercises are designed to increase power, flexibility and balance. It integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase greater physical and mental awareness of how the body moves and feels. The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice can aid recovery from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. A regular Pilates practice will increase stability, stamina and overall wellbeing.

Personalized Pilates

Working with you privately, I will tune our practice to serve your particular needs and goals, while supporting the work you bring to build strength and muscle balance. We will work with and around any injuries or chronic conditions, improving your mobility, stamina and stability.

If you are ready to work, All we need is a mat or a blanket and some floor space. I can see you in your home or my beautiful home studio on the Westside.

Reach out and let’s begin your Pilates journey now!

Greetings! My name is Micaela Gardner.

I am a certified Pilates instructor teaching in Santa Cruz, California. I offer private, one on one instruction for people interested in an essential, hybrid mat practice accessible to all levels of fitness and tailored for any particular needs, limitations or goals. This work is excellent for people wanting to get stronger, longer, more aligned and fit, as well as those overcoming injury and chronic pain.

While founded in  Pilates Mat principles of form, movement dynamics, alignment, muscle balance,  internal stability against gravity and core power, my work is NOT the classical , Joseph Pilates “Controlology” repertoire of mat moves. Instead, it is an effective, empowering hybrid that can utilize props, bands, rollers and weights,  as well as be performed standing, sitting or laying down.

With consideration  for your postural & movement tendencies, I will create a generative practice  with you that builds strength, stability and more ease in your renewed body. 

Together, with your effort and my support of it, we can cultivate a healthy, life giving practice. 

Join me in my beautiful WestSide home studio for private sessions  or I will come to yours.

More about Pilates

Created by Joseph Pilates during and after the first world war, Pilates is a low impact conditioning practice focused on strengthening the core muscles, supporting healthy joints, muscle tone,  balance and alignment. The exercises are designed to increase power, flexibility and balance. It integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase greater physical and mental awareness of how the body moves and feels. The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice can aid recovery from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. A regular Pilates practice will increase stability, stamina and overall wellbeing.

Personalized Pilates

Working with you privately, I will tune our practice to serve your particular needs and goals, while supporting the work you bring to build strength and muscle balance. We will work with and around any injuries or chronic conditions, improving your mobility, stamina and stability.

If you are ready to work, All we need is a mat or a blanket and some floor space. I can see you in your home or my beautiful home studio on the Westside.

Reach out and let’s begin your Pilates journey now!