Balanced Body University


'Mary Jayne Johnson was a phenomenal teacher. I learned a great deal from this course because of the manner of presentation and plan to take the next weekend course. '

'Mary Jayne was such a wonderful instructor. She is enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable and so pleasant to work with. Each daily session was thoughtfully prepared and taught. I feel much more educated and prepared to teach now. Thanks Mary Jayne!!'

REAL Japan


'Mary Jayne's sample class has received such great reputation and everybody is so much impressed.'

"Finding someone who understood my limitations was such a relief. When Mary Jayne learned I need a knee replacement, she modified Pilates movements just for me and is helping me maintain a strong leg prior to surgery. Her ability to deliver a safe and effective workout makes me confident that Pilates will be the exercise I return to with my new knee!"
Caryn – Albuquerque


I have been taking Pilates from Dr. Johnson for two years. Having practiced yoga for years, I was not sure what to expect from the pilates discipline. However Dr. Johnson is such a fantastic teacher that I now take her mat class, a group reformer class and a private reformer class every week! My body has changed so much. I am even 3/4 of an inch taller! In addition to being incredibly professional and knowledgeable, she is also a lot of fun. Working with her has greatly improved both my physical body as well as my understanding of how my mind body works. She is an incredibly talented teacher and anyone would benefit from working with her. I enthusiastically recommend her.
Terri - Albuquerque

Thanks for helping in delaying the effects of my Parkinson's.
Bob – Albuquerque

Mary Jayne has been my friend and Pilates instructor for many years. She is extremely well trained, professionally accomplished, knowledgeable about mind-body work and overall fitness and wellness, physiology, nutrition, and much more. Her teaching style is versatile and ever-changing because she never stops studying and learning. Mary Jayne is unfailingly kind, encouraging and FUN and I am blessed to have her in my life.
Nancy – Albuquerque

Mary Jayne has been my instructor for reformer for the last 4-5 years. I have taken group classes, duets, and privates. Her knowledge and energy has helped me become stronger and more flexible in both my physical body as well as spiritually. I ALWAYS look forward to learning and working out with her and recommend her to EVERYONE!
Cheri - Albuquerque

“Mary Jayne has been a life saver for me!  I started working with her in 2006 when I was having many episodes of extreme back pain.  I have osteoarthritis in my spine, knees and hands.   After a few months of working with her, my back was improving but she also made me aware of how much my arthritic knees were impacting my back problems.  This was the turning point in making my decision for knee replacements which I am so glad that I did late in 2006!  We continue to meet about monthly and her knowledge, consideration, excellent teaching style and caring attitude have made all the difference in my life.  Now my core is so much stronger, the alignment of my legs is so much better, and I am pretty much pain free!  “ Judy - Albuquerque

"We bid you "au revoir" firmly linked with the sincere wish that your efforts will result in well-merited success chained to everlasting happiness for you and yours." Joseph Pilates

"The blessing to me is in helping another soul toward greater health and well-being. What could be more rewarding?" Dr. Mary Jayne