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Ky Autumn Russell

Founder of the Blessful Body virtual Pilates studio membership - the most effective way to strengthe

Ky Carnell-Russell, MA has a Master's degree in Kinesiology and is a certified pilates instructor and pilates teacher trainer with advanced training and experience in pilates-based Movement Medicine. Ky teaches stress management courses at San Jose State University and offers Pilates training for individuals and groups in downtown Santa Cruz. She is also a Balanced Body faculty member, teaching Pilates instructor training courses, anatomy classes, and prenatal pilates specialists training courses in Santa Cruz, nationally, and internationally. Ky delights in sharing the joy of Pilates and movement with her students and thoughtfully blends lightheartedness and humor with the serious business of creating healthy, functional, happy bodies.

10/15/2026

Wow, what a dreamy weekend. So much thanks to Balanced Body for throwing one heck of a party for their 50th anniversary! (Which happened to land just after my 50th birthday too)!

I was at the first POT way back in San Francisco in 2004. I remember taking classes from great teachers like Kathy Grant, Elizabeth Larkam, Madeline Black, Tom McCook, and Nora St John. If you'd have told me that I would be presenting alongside them one day, I'd have told you - only in my dreams!

Well apparently Pilates dreams do come true, and I was so honored to get to teach three workshops over the weekend. We had so much fun and learned so much!

I also felt like I was at a Pilates high school reunion, getting to catch up with so many of my Pilates colleagues that I've known for decades!

Thanks so much to Irma Hodzic Endelman and the rest of the Balanced Body team for organizing a truly exceptional event.

I know that the Pilates world is changing and is a lot different than it was when I started teaching in 2003. But after seeing all the passion and dedication by everyone at this event, I feel hopeful about our future.

Can't wait for the next reunion with my Pilates besties!

10/10/2026

It's official! I'm 50!

Celebrating with my Pilates buddies Balanced Body 's 50th birthday party! 🎈🎉

So honored to be teaching at this amazing conference!

I had a blast teaching Rock and Roll Mat today - these students were on 🔥🔥🔥 and did such a great job! Hope they're not too sore tomorrow! 😳

Got a great photo with the great Lo**ta San Miguel (who's also celebrating her birthday - 92 years and absolutely inspiring!

Then finished the evening with the screening of this fabulous documentary - thanks to the crew Pilates Anytime® for preserving the story of Pilates!

Looking forward to the next two days with this awesome community. 💖

More to come!

❤️❤️❤️

10/02/2026

Didn't expect to be spending September in a boot while prepping for Balanced Body POT Sacramento - but here we are! 😉

I'm graduating to a brace this week, and looking forward to bringing three new workshops next weekend at POT - with a mostly fully functional foot! 💥

The workshops have been sold out, but last minute cancellations can happen so now's the time to check!

Come join me at:

Rock and Roll Mat - demystifying how to successfully teach the rocking and rolling exercises (which are so fun and beneficial for your clients).

Make it Mindful with the Reformer Tower Combo, utilizing the dual spring tension with Reformer and Tower to increase your client's proprioception and mindfulness in class AND

Opening the Thoracic Cage - reduce stress, increase breath, and move more freely by mobilizing and releasing tension in the thorax!

I'm so excited to dive into a few of my favorite things with you - mindfulness, ribcages, and rock and roll!! 🔥

Can't wait to see you, and I'm hoping I don't get too excited on the dance floor and wind up with another mangled something! 🤣

Woohoo!!

10/01/2026

What a dream teaching these rock stars in Balanced Body Apparatus 2 last weekend for the Pilates Teacher Training & Continuing Education

It was amazing to get to see them all teach and shine, showing off all their growth and skills over the past couple of years.

They also worked really really hard! 😉

So blessed and honored to be their teacher and help them on this path!

Join me in congratulating kat brault Bobby Dahlmeier San Miguel and Ally

Keep up the good work y'all - you're in the home stretch!!! 💥🌟🔥💖

07/06/2026

Pilates teachers — I have something exciting to share. 🎉🎉🎉

I'm presenting at Pilates on Tour® Sacramento | October 9–11, and this one is special.

Extra early bird discount ends tomorrow!!!

POT is returning to their hometown to celebrate Balanced Body's 50th anniversary, and they've put together one of the most diverse and dynamic presenter lineups yet. I am truly honored to be teaching alongside these amazing teachers!

Sessions span class programming, rehabilitation, special populations, anatomy and physiology, and more — something truly relevant no matter where you are in your Pilates journey.

I'll be teaching three workshops:

✦ Rock and Roll Mat
✦ Make it Mindful with the Reformer Tower Combo
✦ Open the Thoracic Cage to Improve Breath, Reduce Stress, and Move Freely

Whether you want to bring more joy to your mat classes, deepen the mind-body connection on the Reformer Tower combo, or address the thoracic restrictions quietly limiting your clients — you'll leave with a full toolbox and fresh inspiration you can use the Monday you get home.

These workshops are designed for instructors at every stage, from student teachers to seasoned pros. Come learn and celebrate with us!

Balanced Body's 50th anniversary, in their hometown, with this lineup? This one won't come around again. If you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in your teaching, this is it.

This event is expected to sell out, and right now you can save 20% with early bird pricing through July 7. Link in bio 🎟️

Who's coming? Drop a comment below!

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06/09/2026

Early bird registration discount ends June 11th!!

I wanted to make sure this was on your radar.

Nora St. John is coming to Santa Cruz July 10-12, and early bird pricing ends this Wednesday, June 11!

Nora - founder of Balanced Body Education and the creator of the Advanced Movement Principles program - is coming to Santa Cruz July 10-12.

I'll be co-teaching alongside her at Monarch Pilates in Pleasure Point - you get both of us in the room for three days, and spots are still available!

Advanced Movement Principles: The Low Back is a 3-day intensive for experienced instructors ready to work more confidently with clients in pain or recovering from injury. Small group, hands-on the whole time.

It's the first module in the series to earn your Advanced Movement Practitioner Certificate, which is basically the grad school equivalent of Pilates continuing education.

I've had the great fortune to have Nora as a mentor for 24 years, and her ability to share knowledge is next level. If you've been curious about AMP or want to see a true veteran educator at work, this is the most accessible way to experience it.

You really don't want to miss this!

Not sure if you're ready for this program?

You might be more ready than you think. I don't know when Nora will return to Santa Cruz for another AMP Low Back, so I wouldn't wait.

Message me if you have questions!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to these fabulous Reformer 2 students - completing their Balanced Body teacher training with the Pilates Education Collective!

They worked hard all weekend learning, teaching, and growing!

Thanks to for the amazing instruction and for hosting us!

Mat 3 is next up June 12-14, and Reformer 3 is June 27-29.

Another round of Movement Principles, Mat 1, and Reformer 1 begins this Fall!
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04/30/2026

Join me in congratulating the newest certified instructors - Ginger and Farnaz! 🎉🎉🎉

I am so inspired by both of these dedicated teachers!

They have both really put in the work and completed their Pilates teacher training with flying colors.

Ginger just finished the full comprehensive program, and Farnaz the Reformer program.

I am so honored to get to be a part of their Pilates journey! We're so excited for you at the Pilates Education Collective!

You can find Ginger teaching at Breathe Deeply Pilates in Aptos, and Farnaz at Coastline Pilates in Santa Cruz.

Go get a session or class - you won't regret it!

and ._.fatemi - well done!!

04/22/2026

What a lovely, inspiring group of students I had the blessing to work with over the weekend!

So much gratitude to be a part of their journey, and to get to spend my life helping people become amazing Pilates instructors - I'm so excited to see all the good things this group is bringing to the world! 💖💖💖

Big thanks to Monarch Pilates studio for hosting us and supporting Pilates education. We love you!

Mat 2 is coming up May 1 - 3!

Reformer 2 follows on May 29-31!

DM me for details.

04/11/2026

We just had a cancellation on our sold out Reformer 1 happening next weekend (April 17-19).

Happening at the beautiful Monarch Pilates studio!

Wanna snag it??? DM me for the link!

We've also got a couple spots open for the online Reformer 1 option as well!

It's going to be a great weekend! I always love teaching Reformer 1!

LMK if you have questions!

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