Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

     People always ask us about the benefits of Pilates. We think that one of the most exciting aspects of Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results. Because there's no bouncing, jarring, or stress to your body, Pilates offers the ideal form of exercise for people who, due to joint pain or muscle weakness, shy away from exercise.

     Just some of the many ways you can benefit from doing Pilates regularly include:

A Healthy, Supple Spine
     Pilates gives more support to your spine, creating space between each vertebra. That extra space not only makes you appear taller, it also creates more mobility, transforming your spine from a stiff rod into a supple string of pearls. This new suppleness prevents degenerative spinal problems, such as slipped disks. It also helps you to move with more grace and ease.

Kinder, Gentler Conditioning
     If you're out of shape, Pilates provides a wonderful way to ease into any kind of fitness plan. Pilates puts no stress on your joints and no wear and tear on your ligaments and cartilage around your joints, especially your knee and shoulder joints. It conditions your muscles in a balanced way and increases your self-awareness by drawing your focus inward. In reality, Pilates is very rehabilitative. It's almost like going to physical therapy sessions. To see results, however, you have to be consistent. That's the key!

Improved Mental Outlook and Increased Motivation
     Pilates benefits your emotional health. The smooth, steady movements quiet your mind and soothe your nervous system. As you lengthen and strengthen your muscles, you'll improve your circulation and whisk tension away. Each workout will leave you feeling calm, balanced, and rejuvenated. Focus on letting the tension go, and you'll be on the path to a healthier body inside and out.

Better Balance, More Coordination
     As one gets older, balance starts to deteriorate as the muscles weaken and the nerve receptors lose their sensitivity. Pilates seek to reverse this effect of aging by stabilizing the core. Pilates works the small, deep muscles needed to keep your body steady when walking and your spine both supple and strong.

     Following the story in The Courier News we received a great deal of interest in the our Prenatal Workshop. We are closing registration by November 6th. Workshop details are as follows:

Runs for 6 consecutive Sundays from
     Nov 6th to December 11th
Classes are Sundays 11AM-12PM
$150 for the whole workshop
Workshop by registration only
Note from physician needed clearing
      for Prenatal Yoga
Pregnant Yoginis should be in their
      2nd & 3rd trimester

     If you know anyone who might benefit from this workshop, please forward them this e-mail.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

     Holidays are approaching fast and this year you'll be able to ask for (or give) a gift of better health. Our studio has plenty of Gift Certificates for everything from Group Mat and Tower classes, Private Sessions and massages. Treat someone you love to a relaxing Yoga class or have your achy muscles kneaded and stretched out with a massage. Full listing of Gift Certificate Prices is available here.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

     As we head into the fall and winter months there are bound to be days when the weather turns so bad that it might be unsafe for you or for our instructors to travel to the studio.

Simply call the studio at
(908) 754 5901  and listen to the recorded message. Studio closings will be recorded on the machine by 7AM. You will not be responsible for a scheduled Tower/Private session if the studio is closed that day. At the same time, if there is only a light drizzle or a snow dusting outside and the studio is open, we do hope you will be able to make it.

DISCOUNTED PRIVATE PILATES SESSIONS WITH KATHY METZLER

     Kathy Metzler is finishing up her Pilates Certification program and will soon be starting to teach regularly at our studio. For now she is available to work one-on-one with a few special clients once or twice a week for only $15 a session. To reward our loyal clients for their continued patronage, these deeply discounted Private sessions are only extended to those of our clients who have a current Mat, Tower, Duet, or a Private Class Card. As long as the class card is maintained active, you may take advantage of Kathy's expertise and take these Private Pilates sessions with Kathy for only $15. There is no new card to buy but we do ask everyone to treat appointments with her like they would any other (i.e. the 24-hour cancellation policy applies). These limited appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Let me know soon if this something you are interested in, as I expect these sessions to disappear quickly.