About Us

OUR MISSION

We exist to return life force to women.

"Haia" means life force in Hebrew. It's not coincidental, it's our purpose.

We see women operating at half capacity. Exhausted but unable to rest. Pushing through when their body asks for something different. Disconnected from the intelligence their body holds.

The solution isn't more intensity, it's more precision.

When you restore structural alignment, your body can hold your life force instead of depleting it. When you access full breath, your nervous system regulates instead of staying activated. When you cultivate attention, you can be present for your life instead of being run by patterns.

This is how we return life force to women. This is a practice built on education and self-knowledge, not performance.

Meet Our Founder

Carolina Gabilondo

Currently based in Chandler, AZ, Carolina Gabilondo brings over 16 years of experience as a yoga teacher and fitness expert, having built her career in renowned wellness communities across Miami, NYC, and Mexico City. She has led numerous teacher training programs and continues to mentor instructors, sharing her passion for alignment, breath, and self- awareness.

Inspired by her journey through motherhood, Carolina founded Haia Studio to support women in building vitality, balance, and confidence at every stage of life. Her goal is to provide practical, science-backed methods that fit seamlessly into modern women’s lives, helping them reconnect with their bodies and well-being.

Certifications & Achievements

  • Legacy lululemon Ambassador

  • Certified Mat Pilates Teacher

  • Certified Katonah Yoga® Teacher

  • E-RYT 200 & E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Instructor

  • Art of Attention Teacher Training with Elena Brower

Carolina’s integrative approach reflects her deep understanding of movement, nourishment, and wellness, empowering women to reconnect with their bodies and live fully.

Women participating in a fitness class doing yoga or Pilates, with an instructor assisting a student.

The Hearts of Haia

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black sports bra, smiling and looking to the side, standing against a pink background.

    Courtney Drexler

    PILATES SCULPT

  • A smiling woman in athletic wear with her arms raised above her head against a pink background.

    Lauren Cortes

    VINYASA YOGA

  • A woman with long, dark, curly hair smiling and showing her teeth, wearing a black t-shirt, standing in front of a pinkish background.

    Megan Zein

    PILATES SCULPT

  • A woman with dark brown hair smiling, wearing a black sleeveless top, standing against a muted pink background.

    Wendy Falcon

    KATONAH YOGA®

Ready to Come Home to Yourself?

The best way to understand what distinguishes Haia is to take a class and feel for yourself.

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