Maureen Benoit

Maureen Benoit is a health and wellness professional with a rich background in both movement and visual arts. Though deeply Americanized, she holds dear the richness of her Colombian heritage and values the beauty of language, culture, and international traditions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings a warm, inclusive energy to every environment she enters.

As a certified functional fitness and yoga instructor, and a sound healing practitioner, Maureen guides individuals through practices that support a more complete and grounded sense of self. Through her wellness practice, The Art of Being You, she creates experiences that integrate mindful movement, somatic awareness, and reflective thought.

Her teaching helps people notice and explore the connection between their thoughts, emotional feelings, and bodily sensations. She encourages participants to become fully immersed in their own experience while simultaneously learning to be compassionate observers of themselves. Whether on a yoga mat or in full dance moves, Maureen helps students build awareness, develop trust in their bodies, and feel more at home in themselves.

Currently, Maureen teaches a wide range of classes including Integrative Fitness, Cardio, STEP, Aerobic Dance, Silver Sneakers, Senior Functional Fitness, Mind-body, Recovery, Stretch, Sound Healing, and Yoga (Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Fundamentals, Hatha), along with meditation, breathwork, emotional regulation, and a plethora of simple techniques designed to calm the central nervous system.

Maureen brings a unique level of observation and care to her classes, shaped by over 40 years as a professional boudoir photographer and as LA’s Only Phototherapist®—a title she proudly coined and registered with the U.S. government. Her refined visual awareness allows her to guide alignment, posture, and presence with precision and intention. For the past 18 years as a body image professional, she has also mentored women in self-care and personal expression through her intimate portraits, creating a safe and empowering space for transformation.

One of the things Maureen hears most often from her clients is that they trust her. And through that trust, they’re able to let go of the inhibitions that hold them back from fully engaging in life.

Known for her upbeat playlists, quirky sense of humor, and electrifying energy, Maureen’s goal is to empower, re-energize, and revitalize each guest through sheer fun with a purpose. Her approach strengthens mind, body, and heart, while inviting spontaneity, creativity, and genuine connection. Her classes feel like a breath of fresh air—safe, uplifting, and designed to bring people back to their joy.