The Why

A space for mindful strength and intentional movement — rooted in the six Pilates principles: breath, concentration, control, precision, centering, and flow.


Everything we teach begins here.

  • Gen is a movement guide, Pilates instructor, and wellness coach with a background in exercise sports science and rehab studies. Her clinical experience spans multiple specialties — including work as a Physical Therapy Clinic Rehab Tech, internships supporting clients across all life stages, and time in a concussion research lab supporting athletes through neurological patterning, balance metrics, and functional recovery.

    She also worked as a Nuclear Cardiac Stress Technician, collaborating with patients, performing phlebotomy, and working alongside nuclear medicine teams to observe and analyze physiological changes during cardiac stress testing. These experiences shaped her understanding of how the body adapts, responds, and rebuilds under stress.

    Her teaching blends mindful strength, functional patterns, and classical Pilates foundations — honoring tradition while shaping a contemporary, aligned experience. Her postpartum healing journey deepened her connection to intentional movement, inspiring the supportive, science-informed philosophy behind El Studio.

    As a Latina founder and avid runner — often seen in South Austin with a stroller in stride — Gen is a student of life, believing youth is sustained through two things: the spine and the brain. Her work reflects curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to movement that adapts with you through every season of life.

  • Small. Intentional. Elevated.

    6 reformers.
    6 mats.
    A warm, grounding environment designed for focus, flow, and attention to detail.

  • Two class styles. One philosophy.

    CONTROL

    Slow, refined movement.
    Stillness, alignment, breath.
    A space to understand your patterns and move with purpose.

    STRENGTH

    Athletic, resistance-driven sequences.
    Grounded intensity, mindful transitions.
    Strength built from the inside out.

    Both honor the same six pillars — simply expressed in different ways.

  • 1:1 guidance. Full-equipment support. Intentional progression.

    Private sessions offer deeper attention, clarity, and refinement.
    Using the Reformer, Cadillac, Tower/Springboard, and props, sessions focus on functional patterns, alignment, mobility, and strength.

    Ideal for:
    prenatal + postpartum · athletic training · post-rehab · posture + alignment · functional movement

    Available as:
    Full Studio Privates — exclusive use of the studio
    SOON: Open Studio Privates — shared space with other private sessions

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