I am 50 years old, living with my husband and 2 Great Danes on the beautiful central coast of California. My husband and I share 7 children and 18 grandchildren. I have 40 years of ballet experience (I still take ballet twice a week at the studio I started at when I was 10 years old). I have had some Pilates experience (mat and Cadillac) intermittently over the last 10+ years. I started studying reformer Pilates more seriously to rehab an ACL replacement 6 years ago. Two years ago I received certification from the studio I work for and have been teaching since then. I am interested in furthering my knowledge and experience by training with Patricia for myself and my community. Aside from Pilates, I am an avid golfer and play competitively for my club and organize a couple of leagues for local women golfers. I love to travel and do so as much as possible, internationally and domestically. Although this trip is a little outside my comfort zone since I usually travel with my husband or to family, I am excited and looking forward to meeting everyone, learning as much as I can and seeing your part of France!

P.S. Maria is my legal first name, the name I use is Miren, which is pronounced Me-den.