Darlene Haywood

Darlene Haywood is a Pilates instructor at CORE Morningside specializing in Classical Pilates. With over 11 years of teaching experience, Darlene brings a focused, thoughtful approach to helping clients build strength, mobility, and resilience through consistent practice.

Her teaching centers on observing how exercises affect each individual client and adjusting sessions to support meaningful progress over time. Darlene believes that Pilates is a practice that rewards effort and commitment—there is no finish line, only continued growth. Through regular, intentional work, clients can experience profound and lasting results.

Darlene has completed a comprehensive 500-hour Classical Pilates apparatus certification and has pursued additional training focused on supporting older clients in increasing mobility and stability. Her goal is for clients to leave each session feeling rejuvenated, energized, and more connected to their bodies, carrying that sense of vitality into daily life.