hi honis, it’s me, sara.
the potential blogger, the potential stylist, and now…the pilates honi.
on october 4th, 2025, i officially became a certified pilates instructor, and honestly, it was one of
the best decisions i’ve made for myself. movement has always been a big part of my life.
growing up, staying active wasn’t optional. my mom made sure of that. even if it was just a walk,
we were moving, and if it was with her, it turned into almost two hours because she does not
play about those 10,000 steps. hahahaha.
getting my pilates certification is something i’ve wanted for almost seven years. before pilates, i
tried weight training (i kinda hated it), tried yoga (stopped because of my beliefs), and honestly
nothing really ever stuck. i would literally dread going to the gym, but i went because i felt like i
kinda had to.
when i started pilates, i was still skeptical and was still trying to find something i really enjoyed
doing. then i started doing club pilates, then after i found jetset/tremble (which i absolutely love),
and that’s when i fell in love with lagree and mat pilates (i go to mimis yoga, libre, or studio 3).
every morning i would show up, not because i had to, but because something in me needed it.
pilates became a way of life for me. when i traveled, i would open my laptop and do a melissa
wood health workout anywhere. i love her because she reminds me that you don’t always need
a full hour to feel satisfied. you really do not need an hour of working out a day. sometimes all
you need is 10–15 minutes to feel alive again. we literally all have those 15 minutes to pause
and bring some movement into our bodies.
what pilates became for me
pilates was never just a goal or a trend (as it seems to be right now).
it became the space where i could release anything and everything.
the place where i honestly sometimes feel my weakest during the workout, but always leave
feeling my strongest.
i found myself on my mat time and time again, pushing myself, showing up for myself, becoming
the best version of myself. pilates became part of my everyday life, because moving my body
makes me feel so connected, grounded, and clear.
you know, i've realized that taking care of your body isn’t about perfection; it’s about intention.
it’s about showing up for yourself and giving your body what it needs. pilates taught me to be
positive with myself, patient with myself, and kinder to myself. it brought me closer to God
because every time i move, i’m reminded that he gave me this body to take care of, that this is
my temple, and that showing up for myself is a way of honoring him.
whether it’s 50 minutes or 15 minutes, giving yourself the gratitude for showing up is everything.
more than movement
pilates is so much more than just moving my body.
it’s how i check in with myself.
it’s where i release my daily stress, any fear, any tension, and any worry.
on my mat, i feel powerful, confident, and thankful, thankful to be healthy, strong, and able to
move. the mind-body connection is so real. some days i’m exhausted and the last thing i want to
do is a workout, but i always remind myself of how i’ll feel afterward. and that feeling is
everything.
that’s why i decided to become a pilates instructor:
to share that feeling
to help people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident
to encourage people to move their bodies and become the most positive version of themselves
there is so much power in movement.
there’s power in the moments when your body says, “i can’t,” but your mind tells you, “yes, you
sure can, keep going.”
the certification journey
the certification honestly wasn’t hard neither was the whole journey, i think it was the nerves. ive
always wanted to do this but i never thought i would actually follow through. quickly those
nerves though turned into excitement.
my weekends were nonexistent for a few weeks loll, with classes from 2–8 pm every saturday
and sunday. but honestly, the hardest part wasn’t the schedule or the workouts. it was knowing
that at the end of this, i actually had to teach. i was scared of speaking, scared of making a
mistake.
and honis… today was my first class. ugh how exciting that its come this far!!!!! as nervous as i
was, i realized that when you truly love something, it just flows. i’ve been practicing for so long
that teaching honestly kinda felt natural. it filled something inside me that i didn’t even know
needed to be filled. we learn so much about ourselves when we step outside our comfort zone
and actually do the things we love.
during the certification there were so many times i completely blanked. other students seemed
like naturals, and i struggled to find my words. but i met myself where i was and i realized thats
okay, with time it’ll only get easier. i practiced on my friends a lot, and thank god for them
because they encouraged me every step of the way. they saw me nervous, struggling, literally
blanking out, messing up (especially on my counting), and just kept pushing me to keep going.
that reminded me of something important: showing up for yourself matters… but having friends
who show up for you too is gold. i’m so grateful for my friends, im truly blessed, my honis, who
believe in me and encourage me every day.
and honi, in the cove, we’re always here to support you, to listen to you, to encourage you, and
to remind you of the person you’re becoming. we see that light in you, even on the days you
don’t see it yourself.
so here i am
a certified pilates instructor.
a honi who found strength in stillness.
a honi who learned how to show up for herself, even on the hard days.
a honi who wants others to feel strong, peaceful, confident, loved, and capable.
want everyone who moves with me to become the most positive, powerful version of
themselves,
to feel proud,
to feel connected,
to feel confident
to realize that even 10–15 minutes can change the tone of your entire day.
God gave us these bodies, these temples, and we honor him when we take care of them.
we honor him when we move.
we honor him when we fight through the “i can’t” and keep going.
so keep fighting, honis.
keep showing up.
join me on this pilates journey, cause we’re just getting started (;
becoming the pilates honi
hi honis, it’s me, sara.
the potential blogger, the potential stylist, and now…the pilates honi.
on october 4th, 2025, i officially became a certified pilates instructor, and honestly, it was one of
the best decisions i’ve made for myself. movement has always been a big part of my life.
growing up, staying active wasn’t optional. my mom made sure of that. even if it was just a walk,
we were moving, and if it was with her, it turned into almost two hours because she does not
play about those 10,000 steps. hahahaha.
getting my pilates certification is something i’ve wanted for almost seven years. before pilates, i
tried weight training (i kinda hated it), tried yoga (stopped because of my beliefs), and honestly
nothing really ever stuck. i would literally dread going to the gym, but i went because i felt like i
kinda had to.
when i started pilates, i was still skeptical and was still trying to find something i really enjoyed
doing. then i started doing club pilates, then after i found jetset/tremble (which i absolutely love),
and that’s when i fell in love with lagree and mat pilates (i go to mimis yoga, libre, or studio 3).
every morning i would show up, not because i had to, but because something in me needed it.
pilates became a way of life for me. when i traveled, i would open my laptop and do a melissa
wood health workout anywhere. i love her because she reminds me that you don’t always need
a full hour to feel satisfied. you really do not need an hour of working out a day. sometimes all
you need is 10–15 minutes to feel alive again. we literally all have those 15 minutes to pause
and bring some movement into our bodies.
what pilates became for me
pilates was never just a goal or a trend (as it seems to be right now).
it became the space where i could release anything and everything.
the place where i honestly sometimes feel my weakest during the workout, but always leave
feeling my strongest.
i found myself on my mat time and time again, pushing myself, showing up for myself, becoming
the best version of myself. pilates became part of my everyday life, because moving my body
makes me feel so connected, grounded, and clear.
you know, i've realized that taking care of your body isn’t about perfection; it’s about intention.
it’s about showing up for yourself and giving your body what it needs. pilates taught me to be
positive with myself, patient with myself, and kinder to myself. it brought me closer to God
because every time i move, i’m reminded that he gave me this body to take care of, that this is
my temple, and that showing up for myself is a way of honoring him.
whether it’s 50 minutes or 15 minutes, giving yourself the gratitude for showing up is everything.
more than movement
pilates is so much more than just moving my body.
it’s how i check in with myself.
it’s where i release my daily stress, any fear, any tension, and any worry.
on my mat, i feel powerful, confident, and thankful, thankful to be healthy, strong, and able to
move. the mind-body connection is so real. some days i’m exhausted and the last thing i want to
do is a workout, but i always remind myself of how i’ll feel afterward. and that feeling is
everything.
that’s why i decided to become a pilates instructor:
to share that feeling
to help people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident
to encourage people to move their bodies and become the most positive version of themselves
there is so much power in movement.
there’s power in the moments when your body says, “i can’t,” but your mind tells you, “yes, you
sure can, keep going.”
the certification journey
the certification honestly wasn’t hard neither was the whole journey, i think it was the nerves. ive
always wanted to do this but i never thought i would actually follow through. quickly those
nerves though turned into excitement.
my weekends were nonexistent for a few weeks loll, with classes from 2–8 pm every saturday
and sunday. but honestly, the hardest part wasn’t the schedule or the workouts. it was knowing
that at the end of this, i actually had to teach. i was scared of speaking, scared of making a
mistake.
and honis… today was my first class. ugh how exciting that its come this far!!!!! as nervous as i
was, i realized that when you truly love something, it just flows. i’ve been practicing for so long
that teaching honestly kinda felt natural. it filled something inside me that i didn’t even know
needed to be filled. we learn so much about ourselves when we step outside our comfort zone
and actually do the things we love.
during the certification there were so many times i completely blanked. other students seemed
like naturals, and i struggled to find my words. but i met myself where i was and i realized thats
okay, with time it’ll only get easier. i practiced on my friends a lot, and thank god for them
because they encouraged me every step of the way. they saw me nervous, struggling, literally
blanking out, messing up (especially on my counting), and just kept pushing me to keep going.
that reminded me of something important: showing up for yourself matters… but having friends
who show up for you too is gold. i’m so grateful for my friends, im truly blessed, my honis, who
believe in me and encourage me every day.
and honi, in the cove, we’re always here to support you, to listen to you, to encourage you, and
to remind you of the person you’re becoming. we see that light in you, even on the days you
don’t see it yourself.
so here i am
a certified pilates instructor.
a honi who found strength in stillness.
a honi who learned how to show up for herself, even on the hard days.
a honi who wants others to feel strong, peaceful, confident, loved, and capable.
want everyone who moves with me to become the most positive, powerful version of
themselves,
to feel proud,
to feel connected,
to feel confident
to realize that even 10–15 minutes can change the tone of your entire day.
God gave us these bodies, these temples, and we honor him when we take care of them.
we honor him when we move.
we honor him when we fight through the “i can’t” and keep going.
so keep fighting, honis.
keep showing up.
join me on this pilates journey, cause we’re just getting started (;