Pilates

Mindful Movement Pilates Studio

At the studio, sign up for private one-on-one lessons, or bring a friend and take advantage of a duet offering. Already familiar with pilates movements? Sign up for a mat class and enjoy working out with an intimate group of no more than ten people. With their skilled eyes for movement, our instructors will closely monitor your form and take you through exercises appropriate for YOUR body. We are equipped with state of the art reformers, trapeze table, chairs as well as other accessories to aid in your movement session.

Allison Hanson

Allison Hanson is trained in Polestar Pilates and passionate about sharing her expertise to improve your quality of life. Allison is incredibly passionate about helping people to move better. Her extensive training and dedication to continual learning is apparent. She has designed our studio to provide a peaceful environment, ensuring that your time with her is restorative. Monday Mat class @ 9 am: This is a beginner to intermediate mat class that uses small props and is friendly to those with bone density issues as well as arthritis. The goal is for people to walk out with more energy and movement capabilities than when they walk in! Friday Oov class at 9 am: Designed as a restorative class with a focus on creating space through breath, basic Pilates movements, and flow; this class is appropriate for all levels of skill/comfort with the Oov. Friday Oov class at 10:30: This is an intermediate Oov class best attended by those who have had 6 months+ of experience with the Oov in all planes of motion. We use small props in addition to the Oov and challenge balance, coordination, proprioception, strength and flexibility. And? We have a lot of fun!

Paula Danner

Having a rich and diverse background in movement and performance, Paula Danner brings an informed and dynamic approach to her new practice at Mindful Movement. Polestar-trained and certified in Pilates, she integrates a strong foundation to intentional movement with decades of professional performance experience. Paula has trained extensively in multiple styles of dance - Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Tap, Modern and Hip Hop. She participated in the professional world of dance as a member of Los Gatos/San Jose Ballet and New Orleans Dance Theatre. Paula is also a seasoned theatre professional, performing as a child in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical production of Annie (2nd National Tour) and later as an adult performer in both the 2nd and 4th national tours of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning Cats. Her performance career also includes appearances in numerous music videos and TV commercials. Expanding her movement expertise even further, she brought her talents to collegiate athletics as a member and choreographer for the University of California, Irvine Cheer and Dance Team. Her passion for the performing arts continued behind the scenes as well, serving for over a decade as Company Manager for the regional professional Lyceum Theatre, where she additionally choreographed and performed in various productions. Now, through Mindful Movement, Paula combines her strong dance background with specialized training to support others in building strength, awareness, and connection within their body.