We dive into a candid, unfiltered conversation with Dallas Pilates instructor Macy Hernandez Homberg. From “I wandered into a studio between college classes” to front desk, to certification, to a multi-studio career, Macy shares how movement found her (not the other way around), and why honoring the basics is the biggest flex.
We get real about LaGree vs. Classical Pilates—how one can feel more approachable for beginners and how the other sneaks in deep, intelligent strength that rebuilds posture, breath, and nervous-system resilience. Macy breaks down teaching with integrity: reading the room, remembering names so people feel seen, and setting energy hygiene routines so you don’t burn out (pre-class playlist priming, post-class car sits, micro-journaling to decode aches + fatigue).
We also peel back the “Pilates princess” aesthetic to make space for all versions of you, including the 7am gremlin with a 10-year-old scrunchie. Inclusivity isn’t a caption; it’s how you cue, how you pace, how you welcome every body. We talk mentorship and lineage (why it matters who you learn from), knowing when to say no to roles you’re not trained for, and how to map certifications that travel beyond one studio or city. Macy shares her “harvest season” vision — collecting skills now, dreaming of a future studio (beach town, anyone?) and her daily reset that keeps the “shoulds” quiet and the joy dialed up.
Listen if: you’re a student wanting to understand the why behind the work, a new instructor building your voice, or a studio owner committed to safe, inclusive rooms. You’ll leave with permission to slow down, breathe deeper, and teach (or train) with heart.
More about our Guest: Macy Hernandez Homberg
Instagram: @MacyTheMermaid
Teaches at Studio Sante (Snyder Plaza) + Tremble (Henderson). Offers privates, events, and bachelorette sessions.
Community note: Macy’s “Back to School Burn” supports WT White dance + cheer (Venmo: @Macy-Hernandez; memo “Back to School Burn”).
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Pilates, LaGree vs Classical, inclusive fitness, Dallas Pilates, instructor burnout, breathwork, lineage, certifications, energy hygiene, journaling, community building.
