Movement, Mindfulness & Finding Your Happy Place

This week on the Mountain Magnolia Show, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Christey Carwile, owner of Elemental Pilates in Black Mountain, NC.She is , is the heart and soul behind Elemental Pilates in Black Mountain. We talked about the healing power of movement, how we work out our work, and how she turned a pandemic parking lot Pilates class into a beautiful community studio.

From earning her PhD in Anthropology to building a thriving Pilates studio, Christey has lived a life dedicated to both the mind and the body. We talked about:

“Movement is not just about fitness—it’s about working things out of your body so they don’t become pain.” – Christey Carwile

How movement can carry us through grief, stress, and life’s toughest seasons

Why “working it out” is more than just exercise—it’s healing

The journey from teaching in her home to creating a warm, welcoming studio space where the community can thrive

Whether you’re new to Pilates or simply need a reminder to get up and move, Christey’s story will inspire you to make space for your body and your joy.

Visit Elemental at 106 WNC Shopping Center Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711 or on the web at https://www.elemental-pilates.com/about-us