Ky Autumn Russell

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Ky Autumn Russell

Founder of the Blessful Body virtual Pilates studio membership - the most effective way to strengthe

Ky Carnell-Russell, MA has a Master's degree in Kinesiology and is a certified pilates instructor and pilates teacher trainer with advanced training and experience in pilates-based Movement Medicine. Ky teaches stress management courses at San Jose State University and offers Pilates training for individuals and groups in downtown Santa Cruz. She is also a Balanced Body faculty member, teaching Pilates instructor training courses, anatomy classes, and prenatal pilates specialists training courses in Santa Cruz, nationally, and internationally. Ky delights in sharing the joy of Pilates and movement with her students and thoughtfully blends lightheartedness and humor with the serious business of creating healthy, functional, happy bodies.

03/13/2026

What a truly lovely group of humans I had the honor of teaching last weekend for their first course in the Balanced Body Pilates teacher training program!

I have always loved Movement Principles and I am even more excited to share this course after the recent curriculum update. Thanks for constantly improving and upgrading the teacher training program!

They worked so incredibly hard, and I am proud of each and every one of them!

I am so excited for the upcoming modules!
It's not too late to join us, if you're interested DM me soon. Mat 1 is almost full, and Reformer 1 is filling up fast!

I'm going to be offering a second Movement Principles in June this year - make sure to get on my email list so you'll know about it!

Upcoming teacher training dates: (in person and online options available)

Mat 1: March 27-29
Reformer 1: April 17-19
Mat 2: May 1-3
Reformer 2: May 29-31
Mat 3: June 12-13
Reformer 3: June 26-28
Mixed apparatus 1: August 29-30
Mixed apparatus 2: Sept 26-27
Mixed apparatus 3: Nov 7-8

DM me for info or check the links in bio!

03/03/2026

Pilates teacher training starts this weekend!

I've got a couple of spots left for movement principles in person in Santa Cruz happening , online is currently full!

Movement principles is my favorite module, and has just undergone a major curriculum refresh - it is even more fun and informative now!

Mat 1 and Reformer 1 are just weeks away! Registration is happening now.

If you've been pondering whether or not teacher training is right for you, I'd say now is the time to check it out.

DM me for more details or questions, otherwise registration details are in my bio.

Much love!!!!

02/22/2026

What an amazing week of Pilates, growth, and joy on my annual retreat with these amazing, inspiring ladies

My heart is full. So grateful and blessed with all the magic!

Love is truly the most powerful force in the universe.

And yes, there are two videos of the cake bar.

02/09/2026

Together we are America

Can't wait to watch Bad Bunny's halftime show a dozen more times! It was 🔥🔥🔥

Happy Bad Bunny day!

01/27/2026

Pilates teachers - just wanted to be clear, Pilates is political.

Don't be afraid to "bring politics into your work."

You're not bringing politics, it's already there.

Your clients are not meat sacks existing in a void, they're humans who are impacted by the political, social, and cultural systems we all exist in.

This impacts their goals, their body image, their stress levels, their beliefs about exercise in general - it's ALL connected!

If you're not clear about this, you're missing out on the deepest layers of the work.

I know I'm not doing and saying it all perfectly, but didn't want to hide my beliefs and values behind perfectionism.

I love you, keep going.

01/20/2026

FREE mat class this Sat.
Register at pleasure point sanctuary website for in person class, or DM me for online zoom registration.

I'm at Esalen this week so will be slow to respond.
Bring yourself and any questions you might have about the Balanced Body Pilates teacher training program with the Pilates Education Collective!

12/27/2025

Congratulations to for passing his Reformer certification in early December, 2025!

It has been such a joy to teach Bobby and to see his teaching skills develop!

We are all so lucky to have him as a teacher in our community!

Way to go Bobby! Can't wait to see what's next!

Thanks to Nakisa for being a fabulous student during the test!

You can take class with Bobby and a highly recommend it. His classes are joyful and 🔥🔥🔥

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Who's next??? The 2026 Balanced Body Pilates teacher training with the Pilates Education Collective kicks off in March!

DM me if you're thinking about becoming a fabulous teacher like Bobby!

08/16/2025

Newest collaboration with for National Relaxation Day!

Find this yummy workout at their YouTube channel to help you release tension and downshift your nervous system so you can RELAX!

Find the link in my bio and stories.

05/27/2025

I'm officially the mother of a teen!

We celebrated by ziplining through the redwoods. Here's me being a bit dramatic for the camera, I promise I didn't pass out. 🤷

At one point we were 150' high - scary but certainly not as scary as the upcoming teen years! 😱

Just kidding! I'm not stressing about life with a teen, I fall more in love with my amazing kiddo each day. 💖

The only scary thing is how quickly she's growing up.

Sigh.

Hope you have a great day darling - and strike a dramatic pose if you get a chance!

☀️🌈🎉🌻💖

05/09/2025

Mat 1 completed!

Congratulations to all the lovely folks who joined us for a fabulous Mat 1 taught by the fabulous . We're so blessed to get to support you in your Pilates journey!

Thanks to for sharing their beautiful space with us and supporting Pilates education! It's a joy to work with you!

Our third year of Balanced Body Pilates teacher training as the Pilates Education Collective has officially kicked off with a bang! 🎉

Coming up next:

Reformer 2: June 6-8 (in-person and online) only 4 spots left in person!

Mat 2: July 16-18 (in-person and online)

Reformer 3: August 15-17 (in person only)

Mat 3: Sept 12-14 (in person and online)

Advanced Movement Principles Upper Body with Nora St John: Oct 24-26

Mixed apparatus and Anatomy: Fall 2025 - details coming soon!
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04/29/2025

Advanced Movement Principles Lower Body in Santa Cruz!!!

Such a blessing to get to teach and learn alongside this fabulous group of inquisitive, caring, and skilled Pilates instructors!

Plus getting to teach with my mentor .s.john.7 and my Pilates twin makes this one of my most fun teaching experiences ever.

We're bringing Nora back to Santa Cruz for AMP Upper Body, Oct 24 - 26, 2025. ✨🎉

If you're a Pilates instructor ready to deepen your teaching practice - come join us!

Also the 2025 Balanced Body Pilates Instructor training program is underway at the .ed.collective

Thanks to for providing a lovely studio for us to play in.

Future courses in Santa Cruz

Mat 1: May 2-4 - 1 online space available, in person SOLD OUT

Reformer 2: June 6-8

Mixed Apparatus: June 21-22

Mat 2: July 18-20

Reformer 3: August 15-17

Mat 3: Sept 12-4

Adv Movt Principles Upper Body: Oct 24 -26

Anatomy, mixed apparatus 2 and 3 dates coming soon!
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03/04/2025

Congratulations to the fabulous on their Reformer certification!

I am honored to get to be a part of Kat's Pilates teacher journey!

Kat already has a busy teaching schedule - you definitely want to catch one of their joyful classes!

And Kat is also the Pilates instructor to a special VIP (for me at least). My own tween child!

Their patience, care, humor, knowledge and skill makes Kat a wonderful teacher for students of all ages!

Thanks so much for all the care and love you bring to the Pilates world Kat.

Congrats again! 🎉✨💖

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The next round of Balanced Body's Pilates instructor training programs with the Pilates Education Collective is starting March 14!!

Movement Principles only has a few spots left!!

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Felton, CA
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https://www.kyautumn.com/

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