Mary

Mary trained under the mentorship of Laura and became a Hot Pilates instructor in August 2023. Pilates has been a part of Mary’s life to varying degrees since a friend introduced her to the practice in 2006. Having studied, trained, and worked in clinical settings as a therapist, Mary believes deeply in the evidence-based connection between mind and body, as well as the power one’s view of self has on the meaning they make of their experience in the world: as within, so without. For Mary, teaching Hot Pilates centers around supporting students in mindfully connecting to their highest and best, most conscious selves – ever hopeful the effort people earnestly put toward self-love will expand outwardly to others with ripple effect. Getting to be part of an hour-long class that fosters community, reinforces a shared understanding that we are connected to everything and everyone, and celebrates our minds and bodies for all they allow us to do motivates her to maintain her practice. Outside the studio, you’ll likely find Mary taking walks, planning day-long excursions somewhere she’s never been (bonus points if donuts are involved), finding any excuse to eat breakfast foods, daydreaming about buying her first motorcycle, and generally making the most of the time she spends with her husband, friends, and family.