The Studio: A Movement Living Lab
The Studio: A Movement Living Lab
THE STUDIO
THE STUDIO
A place to learn movement
A place to learn movement
La Luz Body Align is a small, practice-based movement studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our work is grounded in classical Pilates and expanded through an integrative approach to movement education through other movement modalities such as Alexander Technique, Melt Method and other somatic approaches.
Our Mission
Our Mission
La Luz Body Align is a small, practice-based movement studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We teach Pilates through movement, curiosity, and exploration. Our goal is to help you connect with your most natural and authentic self.
We care about the details: how you breathe, how you coordinate, and how you move. Instead of chasing intensity or constantly introducing something new, we return to the practice again and again. This is how real understanding and lasting strength are built.
Ways to Work with Us
Ways to Work with Us
At La Luz Body Align, we teach you how to learn your body. Our work is not about doing more. It is about learning to feel more.
Explore Movement On your Mat and Beyond
Explore Movement On your Mat and Beyond
Learn Pilates in our weekly practices or dive deeper with our Pilates Mat Program. Join the Substack community, and/or use our Movement Medicine Video library that holds routines for your basic body maintenance.
Private Sessions Into Integrated Learning
Private Sessions Into Integrated Learning
Work directly one-on-one with your teacher. We teach individualized movement study for people who want focused attention and a practice that is their own.
Joe's Gym Classes
Joe's Gym Classes
Joe's Gym is a guided learning environment to work through the Pilates system, with direction and support from your teachers and peers. Have extra support with the use of La Luz Body Align's workbook/journal to grow in your awareness in class and support your private session learning.
Luz Guillen
Luz Guillen
Studio Owner and Teacher
Studio Owner and Teacher
Luz Guillen is a movement teacher, Pilates instructor, and dancer and choreographer whose work is rooted in a deep study of the body.
She completed 600 hours of Pilates training with Roberta Kirschenbaum at Rolates Pilates in New York City, at the original site of Joseph Pilates' studio. Her studies have continued with teachers including Siri Galliano, Phoebe Higgins, Michael King, Michael Fritzke, Ton Voogt, Ray Kurshals, and Irene Dowd and many others.
Luz holds a BA in Dance, Modern and Contemporary, from the University of New Mexico and spent time working professionally in New York City as a dancer, teacher and choreographer.
Her teaching is also informed by Alexander Technique and MELT Method, bringing together classical Pilates, dance, anatomy, and a curious, attentive approach to movement.
Choose Your Best Course of Learning
Choose Your Best Course of Learning
We are here to help you begin. Discover your path
Psalm 37
Psalm 37