Connect with your core. Move with control. Core Connect is a 4-week introductory series designed specifically for beginners or anyone who has always wanted to try pilates. Learn the core principles of Mat Pilates—breathing, alignment, and control—in an encouraging environment. Build core stability, and leave feeling stronger and more balanced. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes. Michelle has a love of movement and teaches mat Pilates, Yoga, and Pranayama (breathing). Her pilates journey began at a young age working at the barre in dance classes and continued over 25 years as she studied dance. After entering the corporate world, she began a daily yoga practice and a complementary regular pilates practice to burn off stress. After years of practicing on the Pilates reformer and teaching yoga, Michelle pursued her Balanced Body Mat Pilates training and certification. She is an E-RYT yoga teacher, a Level Two Pranayama (Breath) teacher, and a certified SUP yoga teacher. Additionally, she holds her B.A. in Spanish, is certified by the American Society for Training and Development for Curriculum/Adult Education/Learners, and is a graduate of the Emily Post Institute for business etiquette. She is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Chicano/a Studies and Spanish.