Even if you can’t make it to the studio, you can still join virtually and get the link to the recorded workshop with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. Qipidama is a unique method created by Beth Davis that teaches you how to access and influence your body’s regulation processes to help heal yourself. It is the culmination of over 50 years of her work and experience with movement and the human body. Watch this powerful discussion about Qipidama between Aliyah and Beth. Then, sign up for the class below. This 75-minute mat-based class will give you specific tools to: • Unknot and detoxify your soft tissue • Decompress the spine and open the joints • Quiet the nervous system and relieve stress • Sleep better Each class begins with a clear intention and a warm-up to loosen the joints and muscle tissue. A variety of stretching techniques and self massage methods, including the roller, will help you release congestion and increase range of movement. The session ends with a guided meditation for the body to reorganize and regulate.

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We are thrilled to introduce you to our new Certified Pilates Teacher, Kelly McGuire. Kelly is a highly skilled and experienced teacher who brings a dynamic combination of precision, awareness, and warmth to her teaching. She combines her passion for Pilates, anatomy, and body mechanics with a genuine desire to help others. She believes that all people are capable of moving in a healthy, restorative, and powerful way given the opportunity and effective guidance. Her lessons and classes are an explorative, insightful, and playful experience for her clients. Kelly completed her comprehensive Pilates teacher training with Body Precision Pilates with over 650 hours of classical training. She believes that being an exceptional teacher also means being a lifelong student. She has completed over 500 hours of continuing education in Pilates and other therapeutic modalities, including The Franklin Method, Functional Anatomy for Movement & Injuries (FAMI) training, and yoga teacher training. She is excited to share her knowledge, expertise, and joy for movement with you.

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Even if you can’t make it to the studio, you can still join virtually and get the link to the recorded workshop with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. Everyone has a pelvic floor, but most people know very little about this critical group of core muscles that support your organs. Pelvic floor muscles are the “foundation of the core”. When they are healthy and functional, they give us control over the bladder and bowels, aid in sexual function, provide support during pregnancy, and assist in the birthing process. Dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles can lead to loss of bladder and bowel control, chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and overall core weakness.  True pelvic floor health goes far beyond Kegel exercises. Like all muscles, pelvic floor muscles need to be strengthened, stretched, relaxed, and mobilized. Susan will teach you how to condition your pelvic floor through targeted Pilates and functional fitness exercises. You will develop a deeper level of core strength and support from the inside out, and you will feel and move more comfortably through life. 

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Even if you can’t make it to the studio, you can still join virtually and get the link to the recorded workshop with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. “Core strength” is a buzzy phrase in fitness right now. But do you know the true source of your body’s core strength and stability? Join Susan to learn about and get connected to your most important core muscle, the transversus abdominis (aka the “abdominal corset”). The condition of this deep muscle affects every aspect of your movements, daily activities, athletic pursuits, and quality of life. It is the main support structure for your spine and torso. When it is well-conditioned, it is both strong and flexible, and it increases the strength, stability, mobility, balance, and performance of your entire body. It also prevents injury. However, you cannot fix what you don’t know. In this workshop, Susan will teach you how to identify, activate, and strengthen your abdominal corset using both functional fitness and Pilates exercises. You’ll take your newfound knowledge and skill into your Pilates practice and your daily life to move with greater power, ease, and confidence!

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Are you new to Pilates, feeling out of shape, or dealing with common conditions (such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or cranky knees) that need a little extra attention? Then, this is the series for you. Don’t be intimidated by Pilates. Rashida will guide you through a gentler, slightly slower, and more intentional version of our Pilates Equipment class on the Reformer and Tower and provide modifications, as needed. Moving a little slower and more consciously helps ensure you’re doing the exercises correctly and getting the most out of your classes. Focusing on form and control will help you progress during the series and beyond. Don’t be fooled by the name “Gentle Pilates”. You will still work hard, build strength and flexibility, and get all the other mind-body benefits of Pilates. Note: This series is not appropriate for individuals with serious injuries or chronic pain/conditions. We would love to see you for a Private lesson instead!

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Private lessons with our new Apprentice, Jen Ambrose, are now available to book for only $50 per lesson. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to improve your health and fitness and participate in the development of a new teacher. You may know Jen as one of our outstanding Front Desk Administrators. She is also a Pilates lover. She was inspired to pursue teaching Pilates after seeing the benefits first-hand, beginning her own practice, and falling in love with the life-changing work we do. She wants to help others transform their lives and find whole-body health, balance, and focus through Pilates. We are thrilled to accept Jen into the PCOR Apprenticeship Program, as she completes the Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification. We have no doubt that she will flourish as a Pilates Teacher with our guidance and support. As part of Jen’s training, she is required to complete hundreds of hours of practice teaching to hone her skills. She will begin teaching Private lessons on Thursdays starting October 5. The only requirement is that you be a healthy, injury-free individual suitable to be working with an instructor in training.

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