Align Your
Mind, Body + Spirit
CENTER YOURSELF WITH PILATES + BREATHWORK
+ HEALING ARTS
What We Do
A Pilates and Breathwork Studio in San Luis Obispo, California—our classes are designed to transform your mind, body, and spirit.
A specialized studio, EXPAND+BREATHE allows you to get the most out of your movement with breathwork to level up your fitness goals and daily routines. Grow more in tune with who you are and how you feel. Whether you're seeking to reduce stress, build a stronger body, or manage chronic pain, Michaela will show you the power of healing daily habits.
⟶ Learn from the comfort of home with private Virtual Classes.
⟶ Or join us in the Studio for Private 1:1 Sessions.
Who We Serve
We provide fitness and breathing expertise for ALL body types at any phase of life.
Beyond helping you build endurance and physical strength, we're here to alleviate stress and anxiety, improve your concentration, and promote more calm. Classes may also be catered around those with asthma or COPD.
ALL BODY TYPES AT ANY PHASE OF LIFE
We Believe
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Honoring our mind, body, and spirit empowers us to fulfill our dreams
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It’s important to never lose “The Beginner’s Mind.” We are committed to lifelong learning + teaching
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Service to Humanity elevates our collective consciousness
Meet Michaela
BREATH COACH + PILATES INSTRUCTOR + ENERGY HEALER
Empowering you is my mission.
The steps to feeling happier and healthier don’t need to be intimidating—I specialize in guided movement and breathwork to ensure you reach your goals.
A Pilates Instructor, BREATHE ™ Certified Coach and Intuitive Energy Healer, I’m equipped to lead you in private sessions, virtual classes, and group workshops from my San Luis Obispo Studio.
Beyond technical training and over a decade of experience, the truths revealed from my own journey to self-healing light the way to serving you.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
“Thanks to Michaela’s breathwork techniques, I’ve learned how to find calm when feeling anxious. She inspires! I highly recommend her offerings if you’re ready to experience improved mental clarity and confidence—it’s a game changer!”
— Michelle Axberg, San Luis Obispo, CA
”When I reached out for a private session with Michaela, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My anxiety levels were through the roof and I felt stuck. After working with EXPAND+BREATHE, I feel totally transformed—like I can accomplish anything!”
— Gwendolyn Severson,
Portland, OR
“Invigorating and eye-opening, Michaela’s class taught me how to breathe with purpose. I've used her breathing techniques regularly, especially when stressed or anxious. Looking forward to more workshops!"
— Nicole Guerboian,
Los Angeles, CA
The Life-Changing Science of Breath
Here’s why breathing fully and freely is a powerful key to unlocking your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing:
The average person takes 20,000 to 30,000 breaths daily
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Hardwired in your autonomic nervous system, the brain's ability to detect stress in the breath can dictate how you react to everyday challenges
20% of the oxygen you breathe fuels your brain
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The amount of oxygen you intake directly affects your memory and decision-making ability, which impacts productivity and more
Breathing is the first thing and last thing we do on this earth
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How you breathe through stress influences the extremity of anger, panic or anxiety you feel, while discovering how to breathe in new ways inspires a clear and calm mind
Breath is both automatic yet completely under our control—take back your focus and relearn what you were born to do.
