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The san methodology

The san studio methodology intentionally combines a full-body XFormer Pilates workout with conscious musical and meditative practices. The name san means three, representing the integration of mind, body, and spirit into every journey for a holistic, highly effective workout that tones and sculpts the body while balancing your mind.

Sculptural: Improve the strength, tone, flexibility, and overall vitality of your body.

Spatial: Incorporate mindful breathwork with your movements while listening to curated music featuring binaural beats to reduce anxiety, relax the mind, and boost your mood.

Soulful: Experience our subtle yet intentional energy practices, woven throughout class to connect you to your inner power.

Why xformer pilates?

XFormer pilates creates unique resistance that beautifully tones and sculpts the entire body unlike any other machine.

visible results

The movements are some of the most highly effective for strengthening abdominal muscles and creating definition.

core strength

low impact

A low-impact yet challenging cardiovascular workout that doesn’t strain the joints and creates alignment.

Engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously with constant time under tension for a full-body workout in an hour.

full body

Meet the san squad

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Alexandra Hesse

Founder & CEO

Alex is an adventurous Australian who has been working in the health and wellness space for over 20 years. Her journey took her across the globe from NYC to LA to Bentonville. Alex’s career of working with wellness brands on the East and West Coasts led her to discover the transformative power of  XFormer. Inspired by a desire to evolve this type of workout with a more holistic approach, she combined her passion for wellness and entrepreneurship into san studio. Alex has been practicing XFormer for over a decade, and as a certified XFormer Instructor she is excited to share it with this community.

San Studio lead instructor, Brittany, smiles at the camera wearing a gray workout set.

Brittany Ransom

Lead Instructor

Brittany, a Bentonville native, brings over a decade of teaching experience to san studio. While she has taught various fitness modalities, nothing compares to the blend of holistic elements and the dynamic nature of san. Her introduction to the Xformer left her instantly hooked, captivated by the mind-body connection it offers. Passionate about nurturing new instructors, Brittany delights in guiding them to find their own unique style, fostering a community of confident and skilled professionals, and is excited to be part of the san team.

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Steffy Téllez Schnaas

Holistic Consultant

Steffy is a seasoned Holistic Consultant certified in yoga, breathwork, meditation, astrology, sound healing, and tantra. ​​She started her journey in the luxury hospitality industry, studying in Switzerland and working in renowned international destinations. She has since dedicated the past 10 years to learning from esteemed holistic teachers worldwide to bridge the gap between hospitality and holistic offerings. Today, Steffy focuses on supporting founders creating successful, feminine led businesses, and has been instrumental in designing the holistic elements of san’s journeys.

A holistic workout that sculpts, strengthens, and elevates

Experience san studio

Our Scandinavian design-inspired space creates a luxurious and rejuvenating environment. We have a dedicated gathering area where clients can connect and chat, cubbies for storage, a changing and restroom, and a water-filling station. San studio is designed to ensure that you feel comfortable and taken care of during your time here.

amenities

The san boutique is a curation of fashionable activewear and athleisure brands renowned for their exceptional quality, fashionable designs, and performance-enhancing features. Expect to find contemporary activewear, stylish studio-to-street wear, luxurious health and wellness products, and a range of accessories.

retail

brands we carry

FAQ

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