Pilates with Micaela

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 mat practice accessible to all levels of fitness and tailored to any particular needs or limitations. This work is excellent for people wanting to get stronger, longer, more aligned and fit, as well as those overcoming or working with injury.

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. We will work with and around any injuries or chronic conditions, improving your strength, stability and mobility. All we need is a mat or a blanket and some floor space. I can see you in your home or mine.

Please see my contact information below and let’s begin your personalized Pilates journey!