Reformed Inside and Out - A Pilates Story with Hannah McMullen

When you give to others what you yourself need the most - you give the greatest gift.Hannah McMullen - co-owner of The Reformery Pilates studio - continues to give to her students and community what she once needed most - movement in a supportive environment to support and strengthen her mental health and overall wellbeing. As someone who didn’t like working out, it came as somewhat of a surprise that a pilates class became a welcome sanctuary when life got tough. What started as an outing with a friend, became a lifeline to quiet her mind and bring peace to her body. And then she was hooked. Hannah went from class attendee, to student, to teacher to now studio owner and community builder. Pilates is HOT right now. It’s one of the trendiest workouts out there. But Hannah doesn’t rely on trend. This is a movement style she is committed to and believes deeply in. And don’t even think about coming at her with ‘summer body’ talk. In her classes, and in her studio, language like that isn’t the vibe (it’s written into the studio values and teacher standards). Staying true to her experience Hannah (and her partners) want to create an environment where you can focus on clearing your mind, moving your body and being healthy in the way that feel good to you. In our conversation you will hear her give an fantastic history of pilates and how we’ve come to this particular point in time with so many variations and styles being offered.Follow Hannah and get to know her here: @hannahm.pilatesCheck out The Reformery: www.thereformerynewyork.comHannah’s journey is very personal - but also so reminds me that so often the things we need most, are also the things that others are in need of too - and what you discover for yourself, is such a gift to share with everyone else. So tell me - have you taken a pilates class? Mat or reformer? What do you think? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit findingmyfrequency.substack.com/subscribe