Top quality Pilates training in a bright and airy space to motivate and inspire.

Intentionally small and cozy, Centered provides a retreat from the busyness of life and holds space for deeper connection and empowered movement.  

Hey, April here, owner and teacher at Centered Pilates and Yoga. I’ve been a student of yoga and Pilates for close to twenty years (how did that happen?!) and a teacher for ten. 

Throughout the years my practice has gone through a metamorphosis—zigged and zagged but always been there. In the early days it was challenge, all about speed and conquering the hard stuff, the balance stuff, the upside down stuff.  More recently my practice has shifted and I find myself contemplating how I can create physical and mental sustainability and longevity. It’s become less about the glory of the ‘big’ poses, the sweat, and the 50 chaturangas and more about taking care of bones and joints and creating ease in my body. 

The Reformer has been my most useful tool on that quest, giving me the ability to create strength and length without compromising structural integrity. The seemingly endless possibilities on the Reformer combined with the ability to infuse yoga into the practice is what keeps me excited.

When I’m not in the studio I’m off the beaten path trying my best to live a slow life, searching for sea glass in undisclosed locations, camping with my family in our Airstream, homeschooling my kiddo, eating dark chocolate, and taking afternoon naps. 

MY CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

• Institute for Menstrual Health-Certified

• Registered Yoga Teacher, 300 Hour (RYT-300)

Visit April’s Sister Site

When I’m not in the studio I’m creating content for my sister site, The Period Yogi, where I share my interest and passion for women’s health. The Period Yogi is an online yoga membership site that offers targeted, therapeutic movement classes aimed at reducing period pain and discomfort throughout all phases of the menstrual cycle. Programs at The Period Yogi teach women how to use yoga to support hormonal balance and experience power and ease throughout their cycles.