OUR TRIBE

My passion for Pilates all began on the hardwood floor of a youthful ballet class, followed by years of modern dance. I believe it was the rigorous training and focus on precision and technique that gave me the foundation in movement and posture that has helped me become the kind of fitness trainer, I am today. In 2015, and while living in Harrismith, South Africa, I discovered Pilates classes and was hooked, I became a Certified Pilates Trainer that next year, eventually opening my first Pilates studio in Harrismith and now here in beautiful New Braunfels. It is a part of my daily lifestyle and a compliment to my body being a mother of 3 beautiful children Tristan, Tamzyn and Kaylin. Pilates has become my go to fitness routine that marries nicely with my other fitness methods and I can’t wait to share it with all of you. 

Born and raised in Canada. While yoga has been my foundation, I feel Pilates complements yoga, and many other fitness activities, very well. I noticed a positive impact doing Pilates while training for a half marathon. I thoroughly enjoy helping people feel their best and tap into their full protentional. I believe when you feel good, it has a ripple effect into other areas of your life and relationships. I look forward to sharing the joy of movement with you and helping you feel your best. 

Pat Hernandez was first introduced to the Pilates Method in 1996. During this time she became interested in deepening her knowledge of the mind-body connection. Pat is passionate about Pilates and her clients healthy well being by helping them improve their lives through Pilates.
Pat holds a comprehensive certification through Balanced Body University. Her specialty certification is “Pilates for Scoliosis” through the Pilates Alliance Australia. “Working with Seniors” through the National Pilates Certification Program. “Pre and Post Rehab“ through Pilates Alliance Australia. Pat is also considered an Elder in the world of Pilates. “
“My mission in Pilates is to help my clients rebuild, restrengthen, rebalance and restore their bodies from the inside out.”

Blake began her yoga practice at 17 in a sweaty Hot Yoga class in Corpus Christi. Incentivized by a Groupon and an anxious mind and body — she spent Thursdays at 6pm looking at the clock in between asanas, praying for the end of class while slipping around on a mat in a small garage with 20 strangers and 4 space heaters. She had to remember to breathe. The mental and physical challenge kept her begrudgingly going back and eventually trying different Hatha and Vinyasa classes. 15 years later — class is over in a flash, and she relishes the opportunity to breathe into each posture.

Life and dharma led her to explore the benefits of a plant-based diet, meditation, breath work, pilates, reiki and sound healing as a means to heal and strengthen the body, quiet the mind, transmute grief and live in value-alignment.

In her practices, you can expect intention setting, feel-good flows for both beginners and intermediate practitioners, intuitive stretching and deep, restorative shavasana.