TODAY, MY HEART OVERFLOWED

As I taught in my new studio today, I was overcome with emotion and found myself in tears. When I first fell in love with Pilates, I noticed something that didn’t sit right with me- I was often the only person of color in the room, whether as a student, in workshops or as an instructor. I couldn’t understand why I didn’t see more people who looked like me in this space.

That realization sparked a fire in me. I became a Pilates Instructor not just to teach but to create a safe and welcoming space- a place where Black women and people of color could feel seen, supported and celebrated. A Black -owned studio with a Black instructor, where representation matters and inclusivity is at the heart of it all.

Today, my studio was filled with so many beautiful Black women, many experiencing Pilates for the very first time. We are so strong, so radiant, so deeply connected. I cried because this was everything I come have ever hoped for.

I spoke to the universe, and it heard me. Thank you, from the bottoms of my heart, to everyone who has supported me. Representation truly changes lives.

To anyone reading this: my door is open to you. No matter who you are, I believe that Pilates truly is for EVERY BODY! 💛