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Isabella Smith | Pilates

@formbybella

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stott® mat & reformer pilates instructor
all things pilates | wellness | movement

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lululemon studio yet pop-up in LA.
glutes + core with @fitgurlmel and she did not playyy 🥵

left shaky.
left inspired.
left with new friends.

this is your reminder to train hard and say hi to strangers 🙂‍↕️

#mindfulmovement #pilatesinstructor #lululemon #fitnessmotivation #formbybella taken in Los Angeles, California by @formbybella

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8 months ago

“you’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” i used to assume that meant touching your toes or doing a big backbend. turns out it’s more specific - it’s about controlled movement through each section of the spine: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.

when your spine is stiff, everything else compensates. when it moves freely, the rest of the body follows.

it supports:
- better posture
- helps prevent injuries
- reduces back pain.

pilates helped me realize i needed to prioritize extension in my upper thoracic so i’m not dumping all the work into my lumbar. now i’m practicing and building mobility where i actually need it - this is the part of training i love: understanding the why behind how we move.

if you had to pick, where do you feel tighter: by @formbybella

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10 months ago

growth > comfort. training the eye and body at the same time.

#pilates #pilatesinstructor #pilatesworkout #mindfulmovement #mobility #formbybella by @formbybella

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10 months ago

This is where form meets intention.
Welcome to FORM by Bella.

My name is Isabella, and I’m a STOTT Pilates trained instructor. Pilates started as something I did to stay active in school, and it slowly became the thing that grounded me through every transition - graduating, moving, traveling, and figuring out what I want my life to look like.

I’m creating this space to share the way I teach, things I’m learning, and the parts of my life that shape how I move. Pilates taught me how to slow down and trust my body in a way I never had before - and now being able to guide others through that experience feels really special.

My approach is rooted in core strength, control, and thoughtful flow - movement that brings you into alignment.
Outside of Pilates, I’m a full-time UX designer who loves travel, slow mornings, and being around people I love.

If you’re here, thank you. I’m excited to grow into this next chapter and move with you.
🤍 taken in Equilibrium Pilates Studio by @formbybella

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