about studio mahalia

by mahalia xiaoqi

roots

Born from a desire to merge movement with meaningful connection, STUDIO MAHALIA defines the intersection of athletic performance and social soul. Here, activating Pilates and yoga sessions lead into sunset wine, community art events and curated retreats, creating a lifestyle sanctuary where intentional community stems from a shared appreciation for movement and connection.

CREDENTIALS

200-hour yoga teacher training, sacred paths yoga

basi pilates comprehensive program

B.A. International affairs

b.a. german, the george washington university

LEAD FITNESS INSTRUCTOR PILATES & YOGA; YOUTH & ADULT CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR, MOVEMENT GOWANUS

mahalia is a certified yoga, Pilates bringing over half a decade of EXPERTISE. SHE AIMS TO CURATE sessions that bridge physical depth with mental stillness and meditatiVE STATES.

She strives to advance the accessibility of pilates, yoga and intentional breath work for EVERYONE, and enrich HER students' with newfound confidence, self-awareness, connection to breath and peace with present being.

she is an experienced sommelier, wine consultant, beverage specialist AND EVENT PRODUCER.

she is also a professional oil painter, muralist, and analog photographer as well as an explorative tattoist and DJ. ☾𖤓⋆

top clients: Andrea Bocelli (A Weekend in Napa Valley), Coca-Cola CEO Summit, Storm King Art Center, César, Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s, Oiji Mi, Arlo Hotels, 53, Sesamo, Osteria Carlina, Momofuku, Francie, TopView Sightseeing, Event Cruises NYC, Lucia Pizza, Thai Diner, Fausto, Sunday in Brooklyn, Leland, Kissa Kissa, archive wine & spirits

MISSION

I believe wellness is found in the balance of a high-burn class and a slowly savored glass of sparkling at sunset with friends and family. STUDIO MAHALIA is where intentional movement meets refined ritual — creating a sanctuary for body, mind and soul. everybody (& every body) is welcome at studio Mahalia. i hope you will leave feeling invigorated and self-affirmed in your ability to find yourself in your breath, no matter where life takes you.

i found yoga and Pilates in the darkest times of my young adulthood. i was on the brink of losing myself, so i dug deeper. once i found yoga and Pilates, I found my way back home. your manifestation is simply belief in your inevitability. believe you can, and you're halfway there.

i know Pilates and yoga along with other wellness and fitness practices tend to be inaccessible financially. please reach out if you are ready to transform despite ANY FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS. i am here to work with you, to believe in you and your inevitability. together we will make magic like never before.

believe in your power, and never forget, good things take time.

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