Honoring the True Essence of Pilates
Mary Ann Briggs is a Pilates Master Teacher.
A Teacher Trainer.
And the founder of the Briggs Pilates Method.
Guiding movement with precision.
Purpose.
And deep respect for the original work.
Teaching the Body in Front of Her
Mary Ann’s philosophy is simple.
And powerful.
Teach the body in front of you.
Not a template.
Not a trend.
But the individual.
Each session is built on understanding.
Helping clients not just move.
But move with awareness.
With intention.
And with real connection to their bodies.
Movement That Creates Understanding
For Mary Ann.
Pilates is not just about exercise.
It’s about education.
Ensuring clients understand the principles.
So they can carry the work beyond the session.
Improving how they feel.
How they move.
And how they live in their bodies.
A Legacy Worth Preserving
Her passion is rooted in the original method of Joseph Pilates.
A system she has dedicated decades to mastering.
And protecting.
Because over time.
She’s watched the method evolve.
And in many ways.
Lose its depth.
Its intention.
Its integrity.
Now, she’s stepping forward.
To preserve that legacy.
Creating the Briggs Pilates Method
After 25 years of teaching.
And 18 years owning a studio in Georgia.
She is now launching her own Teacher Training Program.
The Briggs Pilates Method.
Designed to carry forward the true essence of the work.
Through depth.
Precision.
And comprehensive education.
Overcoming Doubt, Even With Experience
But this step didn’t come easily.
Despite decades of experience.
And years studying under First Generation Teacher Lolita San Miguel.
Even becoming a teacher trainer herself—
Self-doubt lingered.
Questioning whether she was “ready.”
“Qualified.”
“Enough.”
Choosing to Step Forward Anyway
Until one realization shifted everything.
Why not me?
If others with less experience could step forward.
So could she.
And with that.
She began creating.
Building something of her own.
The Depth Behind the Work
Her program is not quick.
Not surface-level.
Not condensed into a weekend.
It’s a 550-hour comprehensive training.
Including classroom learning.
Observation.
Self-practice.
And teaching practice.
Because for Mary Ann.
The details matter.
And true mastery takes time.
Challenging an Industry of Shortcuts
One of her biggest challenges.
Is competing with fast-track programs.
Short intensives.
Quick certifications.
In a world that often values speed over depth.
Helping people understand.
That true learning.
True embodiment.
Cannot be rushed.
Starting Again by Choice
At 65..
After selling her studio with plans to slow down.
She’s beginning again.
In a new country.
As an immigrant in Vietnam.
With a vision that refuses to be ignored.
Balancing Passion and Simplicity
There are moments she questions it.
Moments where the beach calls louder than the work.
Where writing manuals feels heavy.
Where the wheel feels already invented.
But still.
She continues.
Because the Work Matters
At the heart of it all.
Is purpose.
A commitment to preserving something meaningful.
And passing it on.
The right way.
Teaching What Truly Lasts
Mary Ann’s work isn’t just about Pilates.
It’s about legacy.
Integrity.
And teaching others to move.
With understanding.
With strength.
And with respect for the method.
Because when you honor the foundations…
Respect the process…
And commit to true learning…
You don’t just practice Pilates.
You embody it.
At Reignelle, we believe that when you stay true to the roots of your craft and lead with integrity, you create work that stands the test of time.