YOGA | PILATES
BARRE | DANCE
Let’s get our emotions in motion! Encouraging play, accessing internal joy and celebrating our body through mindful movement.
I currently instruct various virtual, in-person and private movement sessions. I also guest instruct and hold workshops at northern and southern California studios. Stay up to date on classes I am substituting and guest teaching on my
Find me teaching at:
EMPOWEREDARTIST
STUDIOS
Private and Group Pilates classes
505 S. Villa Real Drive #110
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
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REFORMER FLOW
All Level Class
8 reformers = personalized attention
props include: Hand weights, ball, magic circle, jump board, dowel, Bosu Ball
Class offers: Reformer, Mat Pilates, Barre, Yoga, and Cardio
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ORANGE COUNTY
🍊IRVINE 🍊
Monday
11am Cardio Dance
12pm Vinyasa Yoga
Friday
12pm Vinyasa Yoga
🏖️NEWPORT BEACH 🏖️
Friday
10:30am Pilates Rise
Saturday
9am Heated Vinyasa Yoga
Most importantly, my movement sessions are about having fun and enjoying the experience within and outside our body. We are loving our body through joyful, intelligent and mindful movement! ❤️ 💃🏻Natalie🤗
TESTIMONIALS
My testimony and gratitude
I have been sitting on this for a while, sometimes its hard for me to put my feelings into words that truly capture the essence. But it must be said, that Natalie’s class connect me. I am truly grateful to have her presence and support in the classes she leads. Every Saturday I crave the connection that I feel during and after her classes. It had been a journey that has allowed me to deep dive into my practice and space. I am honored to have that bond
I cant express enough have grateful I am to Natalie for leading, opening, and supporting this space.
Thank you Natalie for being who you are. You are blissfully inspiring
Katelyn N
In Praise of Natalie Makardish
I’ve taken numerous classes with Mrs. Natalie Makardish across yoga, Pilates, EQX barre burn, even at Huntington beach, Newport beach, Sports Club Orange County, and some Pilates as well. Her skillset is extremely high, as high as specialists in those fields in boutique studios such as Bar Method or intensive Pilates studios. Hyper professional, always well prepared & I see the stunning results in transformations across the students she teaches. Please keep her on the schedule and such. Merci!
Michael
I wanted to share some very positive feedback about Natalie! She is hands down the best Pilates instructor that I've ever had, at Equinox or other studios. This year, I actually used both of my Guest Passes to show people Equinox for the first time, and for each of them, I took them to Natalie's class (one for Yoga and the other for Pilates) to give them the real "Equinox best-in-class experience." It's easy to tell that she is super knowledgeable about Pilates and could have her own boutique studio. She changes the classes every week while maintaining the difficulty (so challenging in the best way) and has a really good rhythm, energy / overall vibe, and I can tell her classes get bigger and bigger, and SO many people make a point to tell her after class how great it was.
I took my sister to her class (who has a really restrictive back injury from an accident a few years ago) and she LOVED the class as well, and also commented that she could tell Natalie was one of the best Pilates instructors out there.
Natalie also has dope music :).
Aloha Lovely Natalie! Mahalo for an awakening yoga session this morning. I let out so many painful exhales today and left feeling healthier and happier than I did walking in. Just wanted to say that your classes are always “next level” but today was super duper intense… even if I wasn’t in such pain, I would have been fired up. You are a blessing and set apart from the rest! Have a glorious day and may you receive tenfold more than what you invest into others!
Vic
Hi Natalie, my honest feedback:
Natalie’s fitness program takes you on a journey beyond just physical exercise. It’s an artistic experience that engages all your senses - from the music to the form and state of mind - creating a graceful movement in space and time. It’s a new genre of workout that challenges you while making you forget that you are in a gym taking yoga, barre or Pilates. That’s why l’ve been taking her classes for many years, even though I had to adjust my schedule. Natalie is such a beautiful person inside and out, radiating with loving beam of sunshine!
Rachel Y
“Natalie is an amazing teacher!!! Thank you so much!!! 5 Stars”
“I love Natalie! 5 Stars”
“Love Natalie 5 Stars”
“Amazing Class! 5 Stars”
“Great Instructor! 5 Stars”
“loved it! 5 Stars”
“Natalie is great! 5 Stars”
“Great teacher! 5 Stars”
TESTIMONIALS
Hey Natalie! I'm so grateful to have met you and to be in your class! You are clearly an enlightened soul whose energy illuminates the whole room while you kick our ass! It feels like each and every class I take from you is an Epic Journey and when I'm finished I feel like a true heroine for making it through. The Buzz in the locker room after your class is amazing--,everyone talking about how great that was and ‘oh wow man today was fucking awesome!’ Yes Devil Woman, some say you are. I was wondering at the end of class the other day while you were up front and talking softly to us with the purple light shining down on you, what galaxy is she from?... I'm frustrated that I can't do your Fit Flow Fusion class on a regular basis because of my Achilles,-- cuz it's absolutely hands down my favorite class, and you ARE my favorite teacher. So for now, I will look forward to every yoga class you teach and maybe hobbling in for some Fit Flow Fusion when I can. See you in class!
— Polla
“Natalie, I’ve really been enjoying the yoga classes and I especially like your energy and the way you hold space during the class. It’s as if you truly want the best for everyone in the room and it feels genuine. I don’t know how to explain it exactly but somehow it feels special.”
—Alex
“Dear one, today is day 269. I am on my way to 365 days of Bikram yoga. Thank you for being a strong influence of positivism and passion along my journey... your classes are truly soul nourishing, and are sincerely appreciated. Namaste 🙏🏽
—Alissa
TESTIMONIALS
I just want to say that I greatly enjoy your class & teaching style! I was a survivor of the Tubbs fire 2 years ago and all of the recent fires have stirred up a bunch of feelings & emotions. Your class allowed me to get out of my head and be in the moment! I love your playlists too!
SHELBY M.
Natalie, That was an amazing class! I am new to the studio but have been practicing Bikram for 18 years. Perfect class for a weary Thursday evening crowd- relaxing, invigorating, but still makes you work hard. Love, love, love your music choices and your very calming voice and limited dialogue. See you next Thursday!
— TEHANI
“Hey Natalie, I enjoy your class with the music and the different pace. It seems to flow and fly by and has a different energy level. Almost wish it went longer. I love to have music in the background all the time. Life is so much better with a sweet sound track. Love, love, love it. I do feel that I get a better workout with the mind not thinking about anything but the poses. I think the music helps me get there. I really enjoy the mixes you have put together as well. I do need the tips that you pepper into the work out seamlessly. Still a newbie. Joined this month... Love it! I think I will be a regular. I get it now… why people get hooked.”
—Mathew
“I can’t wait till next week. I felt so amazing after your class. Great energy, so fun and I sweat like crazy. It feels great to sweat!!! See you soon.”
—Christy
“ I love your vibe, your voice, and you smiles! Energy is so positive and uplifting. Thank you!”
—Cathy
TESTIMONIALS
Natalie’s classes are a great way to start my day! Her classes are challenging! Music is great! Her professional keen eye’s watch our every move to make sure (we) / I don’t cause any injury or strain to my body. I love her classes ! Natalie, You're a special woman and a gift to many!
— MARY K.
Last night's yoga class so good; it should be copyrighted :-) Thanks for constantly giving John and I an hour of mindful reconnect to our bodies and soul. You love what you do, indeed. By the way, playlist rocked!
— CARMINA