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Inner Strength Essentials
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Barre studio in Mishawaka, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming instructor cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (219) 561-0994
- Website & schedule innerstrengthessentials.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they teach
“And finally, after my baby was born, I started attending private Pilates reformer sessions at her in-home studio.”
“I was looking for a workout, but didn't want to do anything too risky due to my pregnancy being high risk.”
What's on offer
“And finally, after my baby was born, I started attending private Pilates reformer sessions at her in-home studio.”
What members say again and again
“I had never used a reformer before and Kristy made me feel so comfortable and gave me a great workout.”
“Finding a personal trainer was a "bucket list" priority and she has blown by my expectations - I feel stronger and more flexible than I did ten years ago!”
From the reviews
I will forever be grateful to have found Kristy Howell. Her masterful understanding of human anatomy and expert teaching skills have helped me regain critical strength and mobility.
Working with Kristy has been my first venture into doing Pilates and she has been deeply attentive to my specific needs and goals. She's shown me how challenging, fun, and essential Pilates can be. Given my profession, I am on my feet a lot and hold a lot of tension in various areas of my body.
Kristy is an amazing teacher. She customizes her approach based on your baseline fitness, goals and desired pace of improved fitness. She makes everything feel accessible. I particularly appreciate her knowledge of body awareness and the way she provides cues.
Working with Kristy was such an empowering and delightful process. I felt very cared for and safe under her guidance. She is knowledgeable and works from a holistic, informed framework. I would recommend anyone to her studio!
Teacher training at Inner Strength Essentials
Inner Strength Essentials comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming a barre instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — many boutique studios run a proprietary, method-specific training (Pure Barre, Bar Method, and barre3 each certify you in their own format), while others offer a more general barre certification you can teach anywhere. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — trainings often run as intensive weekend blocks or over several weeks, and most studios want you taking classes there regularly first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first barre class at Inner Strength Essentials
New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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