Hi, I’m Renee.
I’m the founder of Habitual, my south Austin home Pilates studio. I am a Balanced Body certified Pilates instructor, lifelong lover of movement, and mom of two boys.
Pilates has been part of my life for years, but Habitual grew from something deeper than a love of the method. It came from the belief that movement can feel personal and intentional. That it can challenge you, support you, reconnect you to yourself, and become something you look forward to coming back to.
As a mom, I’m especially drawn to the way our bodies evolve through different seasons of life. Pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, aging, injury, stress, and simply living can all change the way we feel and exist in our bodies. I wanted Habitual to be a place where you can show up as you are, and hopefully leave feeling a little more at home in your body.
I created my home studio in Austin with the intention of making Pilates feel a little more personal, a little less intimidating, and a lot more human. It’s a private space where you can learn your body, get stronger and longer, move well, and have an hour that feels like yours.
Ultimately, I don’t want Pilates to be another thing on your to-do list.
I want it to become something you return to. Something familiar. Something...Habitual.
A habit worth starting. A habit worth keeping.
Love letters from the studio…
“I can’t recommend Habitual Pilates private classes enough! Renee creates such a welcoming, personalized experience and really takes the time to make sure every movement feels right and in alignment. I started my private sessions with her at 11 months postpartum with the goal of strengthening, realignment and focusing on pelvic floor rehabilitation. I’ve felt stronger, more balanced, and more confident in my body - which were my main goals! I have always been intimidated by reformer pilates classes, but she has made me fall totally in love. I am almost at my 20th class and am hooked!!! She really meets you exactly where you’re at and has an attuned awareness on modifying sequences if you have an injury, postpartum, or have specific areas of focus and also really focuses on form (which I need and love)! If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, detailed oriented, fun, and encouraging pilates instructor who genuinely cares about her clients goals and progress the she is your girl!!!! P.S. her studio is gorgeous”
Cassie“I have absolutely been loving my weekly Pilates sessions with Renee! When I started with her back in April I was new to the reformer and a little intimidated to be honest, but she made it so much fun! She was so sweet and welcoming - after one session I was hooked! I look forward to it every week and can’t wait to go back. She’s always teaching new things and is very hands on to make sure I get the most out of every workout. I’m so thankful to have found Habitual Pilates and I highly recommend it to anyone!”
Ashton“Pilates has helped me re-connect with my core, body and breath after having two babies. I began working with Renee around four months postpartum and six months later I feel so much stronger and confident in my body. Renee is truly a patient and intuitive teacher, I genuinely look forward to each session and feel so energized walking out. Could not recommend a teacher/studio more!”
Leah“My private Pilates sessions with Renee have become the highlight of my week. I started back in May, totally intimidated by the reformer and looking for a place to get familiar with it in a 1:1 setting. What I found was so much more! The space Renee has created for her clients is special. She takes great care to understand your specific goals, and get you there from wherever you're starting, with encouragement, humor, and genuine warmth. The limit of my gratitude for Renee does not exist! If you're in south Austin and looking for a 1:1 Pilates experience, I can't recommend Habitual enough!”
Jaci“As a newcomer to pilates, Renee has been a joy to work with. She has been kind and gracious - providing a beautiful, safe and calming environment to be able to reconnect with my body and feel stronger. With each session, I feel more connected to my body and confident about my ability to grow. It has been a wonderful experience and I’m grateful to have discovered pilates with Renee as my guide. “
Michelle