Misty Lynne Cauthen has spent nearly three decades redefining what it means to build a community with heart and rigor in equal measure. With Pilates as it’s anchor, her studio, Dragonfly Pilates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is an enclave for clients, students, and mentees seeking to learn and develop their movement practices and education. 

As a Principal Educator for Balanced Body, Inc. since 2008, she has played a central role in teaching hundreds of movement professionals in their Pilates Comprehensive, Bodhi Suspension System, and Balanced Barre Teacher Training programs. She is also an instructor of the BALLance Method and a regular guest teacher on Pilates Anytime since 2021.

A born mentor, Misty Lynne believes that guiding the next generation of instructions is critical for elevating the trade and ensuring that new instructors carry forward the technical skill required for professional growth as teachers as well as the relatability and kindness that keeps their schedules full for years to come. She has a particular passion for designing workshops that go beyond theory, equipping instructors with results-driven programming they can put into practice immediately with their own clients.

Her mentorship extends beyond the studio: As a coach and facilitator, Misty Lynne works with business owners and instructors on building safe, inclusive spaces — creating programs like Beyond the Bull$hit: Mentoring for Evolution and Empowerment and co-hosting The ThoughtFLOW Project, tackling real conversations about race, resilience, and self-worth in movement spaces and the real world alike.

After spending the last six years teaching all over the country and in the virtual training space, Misty Lynne returned to her brick and mortar roots: she has reopened Dragonfly Pilates for in-person and hybrid teaching. Her new mentorship program begins in February 2027 - more information coming soon.