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Strength for Your Mind: Join April’s Meditation Challenge
At REBEL, we train the body. We build strength, stability, control, and resilience. But strength isn’t just physical. This February, I’m inviting you to train your mind and nervous system alongside your body by joining my 28-Day Meditation Challenge happening at Hippie Yoga. And if you’re thinking, “I can’t meditate,” “my brain won’t shut up,” or “I’ve never done that before” — you are exactly who this is for. This challenge is designed for real people with busy minds, ful
April Estrada
Jan 262 min read


Strength for the long haul!
January tends to come with a lot of noise. Big promises. Big resets. Big expectations. At REBEL, we take a different approach. REBEL was built around the idea that strength should support your body over time, not just push it to its limits. Especially as bodies change, what matters most is how well your joints move, how supported your spine feels, and how strong you feel doing everyday things. Reformer Pilates is low impact, but that does not mean it is easy or ineffective. T
April Estrada
Jan 51 min read


This year, many of you did something brave
This year, many of you did something brave. You tried something new. You walked into a studio that was brand new, took a reformer class you had never done before, and trusted yourself enough to give it a shot. That matters. If you showed up feeling unsure. If you learned what a carriage, springs, and footbar even are. If you took breaks, asked questions, or modified without apologizing. That counts. Being new to reformer Pilates is a big step. Being new to REBEL means you tru
April Estrada
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Mermaid Stretch for self-care and softness
This week we are focusing on one of the most spacious and soothing movements on the reformer: the Mermaid Stretch. It is gentle, graceful, and surprisingly powerful. Mermaid reminds us that self-care is not only about slowing down. It is also about creating room to breathe, move, and feel supported. As you flow through Mermaid, the body lengthens through the ribs and side waist, the shoulders soften, and the spine gets a well-earned moment of freedom. It is the kind of moveme
April Estrada
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Welcome to the Gratitude Pumpkin Patch! 🎃✍️
For the last two weeks of November, we’re inviting you to join in a simple and sweet community ritual at the studio: our Gratitude Pumpkin Patch. 🧡 What’s the Pumpkin Patch? Each time you take a class between November 15 and November 30 , you can write one thing you’re thankful for on an adorable pumpkin cutout. Then, add it to our Pumpkin Patch Gratitude Board in the studio. Every pumpkin = one entry to win a gift card . So yes, you can stack those pumpkins. It’s a fun way
April Estrada
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Strong is Self-Care
November is Self-Care Month, and at REBEL we’re redefining what strength really looks like.Strength isn’t just about doing more or pushing harder. It’s about knowing when to challenge yourself and when to soften. It’s the quiet discipline of showing up for your body, even on the days you’d rather not. Each time you move with awareness, you’re building strength that supports your life — the kind that helps you carry groceries, manage stress, and feel grounded when things get b
April Estrada
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Side-Lying for a Stronger Peach
At REBEL, we’re not afraid to talk about the peach. And if you’ve been in class lately, you know those side-lying sequences on the reformer are no joke. Side-lying movements might look gentle, but they’re sneaky. Every lift, press, and pulse works your outer glutes, hips, and core in ways you can feel the next day. It’s the kind of burn that builds strength and stability from the ground up. Why We Love Side-Lying Work Targets the Glute Medius: The unsung hero of hip strengt
April Estrada
Oct 20, 20251 min read


Bridging isn’t just about the peach
This October, we’re celebrating the peach, and one of the best ways to build a strong one is with the bridge. On the reformer, bridging...
April Estrada
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Strong Glutes = Healthy Back
At REBEL, we love talking about the peach, not just because it looks good in leggings, but because your glutes are the real MVP when it...
April Estrada
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Why Foot Work Comes First
If you have taken class at REBEL, you have probably noticed we almost always start with Foot Work . And while it might seem like a...
April Estrada
Aug 18, 20251 min read


Why Slower, Smarter Movement Hits Harder
Reformer Pilates isn’t just about reps. It’s about how you move. When you move with intention—when your breath, alignment, and focus are...
April Estrada
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Why You’ll Feel Better After Just One Reformer Pilates Class
Ever wonder why people feel different after reformer Pilates? It’s not just a workout. It’s a reset for your body and your nervous...
April Estrada
Aug 1, 20251 min read
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