Meet Sandra Baeza | Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sandra Baeza and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sandra, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I initially started practicing Pilates in my physical therapist’s office, due to a knee injury. I found out that the reformer is zero impact on the joints, which was great form my recovery! My PT suggested that I look into practicing Pilates on a regular basis, so I found a studio. I feel in love with the work! I was able to see the results of feeling better in my back, lean and long muscle tone formation, and having a stronger core than I have ever had! After about a year of practicing Pilates, I decided to take the leap and become a certified Pilates instructor.

I starting very small scale by working from home during the beginning of the Covid shut downs. I found that people were seeking a method to work out because gyms weren’t open. My clientele grew quickly! After about of year of teaching from home, I opened my own studio! Instead of the stressful social work job I had previously, I can continue to help people out with their health and fitness goals, which as always been a passion of my own.

I truly love my job and can’t image me doing anything else!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
When I decided to open up my own Reformer Pilates studio, I wanted to have smaller ratio’s then what I have seen in other larger studios. I felt that my Instructors were able to provide a more personalized experience with only having a 1/5 ratio. This also was a safer environment to work out in as it reduced the risk of being exposed to Covid, as a result of only having 6 people total in my studio at one time. I also felt in larger studios with more reformers, clients didn’t get the attention they deserved. They often left with a feeling of not understanding proper form, alignment, breathing and correct execution of each exercise, which can result in injury. I felt that a small space was the best form to practice pilates with small ratios and that bringing in more clients for larger profits was less of a concern for me. I have definitely had to learn to not that it personally if a client decided to end their membership. At first, I was so worried if I had done something wrong that made them want to leave. I had to learn that things come up for various reasons and not everyone can commit long term.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
In the morning, I would take them to Honu Coffee for one of the best cup of Jo’s around town. I love thier cold brew on a hot summer day

Then I would take them to The Junction in Old Town Newhall. They have a delicious menu with fusion recipes that are to die for! They also have a generous bar for cocktails and moketails!

In the afternoon, we could go a one of the many hikes Santa Clarita has to offer!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Serenity Hot Yoga, Ensaymada Project

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