Meet the Founder
Dr. Avrie Powell is a Pilates instructor, wellness educator, and an English teacher of 17 years. After going plant-based in 2020, Avrie lost 50lbs through her diet and Pilates and strength/resistance training. “I’m passionate about sharing my love of Pilates and plant-based living”.
What is Pilates?
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving posture, and increasing flexibility. It involves a series of controlled movements that challenge the body while also promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Learn more about the benefits of Pilates and why it's a great addition to any fitness routine.
Our Classes
At Planted Core Pilates, our classes are designed to meet you where you are, and grow with you. Whether you’re brand new or returning to movement, each session is beginner-friendly while offering the opportunity to build strength, control, and confidence over time.
We focus on intentional, controlled movement rooted in classical Pilates principles, helping you develop a strong foundation first. From there, movements can be layered and progressed, allowing your practice to evolve as your body becomes stronger and more aligned.
This is a space where you can start slow, stay consistent, and build a practice that supports you for the long term.
Benefits of Pilates
- Strengthens the core and improves posture
- Builds long, lean muscle tone
- Increases flexibility and mobility
- Enhances balance and coordination
- Reduces stress and tension
- Supports injury prevention and recovery
- Promotes longevity and overall wellness
Core Mission
Strength from the core. Wellness from within.
At Planted Core Pilates, my mission is rooted in more than movement, it’s about wellness, awareness, and prevention.
Many of our loved ones have been impacted by conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and other conditions that can affect our energy, our daily lives, and our long-term health. I believe everyone deserves access to tools that support lasting wellness. Rooted in Bessemer, Al, this mission is about bringing accessible wellness to the community.
Through beginner-friendly Pilates and plant-based education, I create a space where you can:
- Build strength and improve mobility
- Reduce stress and support heart health
- Nourish your body with intention
- Take small, consistent steps toward real change
✨ Why It Matters
This is about being proactive, not reactive.
It’s about choosing movement, choosing nourishment, and choosing yourself, again and again.
You don’t have to change everything overnight.You just have to start.
🤍 A Space for You
This is a space for growth, support, and alignment, where wellness feels accessible, sustainable, and yours.
Book a Class!
Nourish & Flow
A beginner-friendly Pilates class that blends mindful movement with plant-based wellness. Strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and learn how to nourish yourself from the inside out. ✨
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Nourish & Flow Classical Pilates
