Vanessa Mayer

Vanessa's fitness philosophy centers on the concept that anybody and everybody can benefit from Pilates and yoga training, due to each practice’s unique strengthening and flexibility concepts. Vanessa is experienced in both Pilates and yoga. She received her certification in the Satori method of reformer Pilates from Jake Holmes and Moji Austell of Pilates of La Jolla and is currently finishing up her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program in San Diego, CA. Vanessa currently teaches at Aly's Pilates in La Jolla, CA, and she offers private, paired, and group sessions. Vanessa co-founded “Yoga and Pilates Travel” with Jennifer Tipton.  Together they host mind/body retreats internationally, in exotic locations such as Costa Rica, Bermuda, and Belize. Vanessa has an adventurous spirit and is passionate about travel. She even hosted an international retreat while 32 weeks pregnant with her son Jordan!   Sharing her love of Pilates, yoga, and travel with others is a dream come true for her.   As a retreat leader, the connection she feels with her students, with distant cultures, and with nature itself is truly magical.