Premier Pilates & Yoga
 53 Mountain Blvd, Warren
(908) 754 5901

www.Yoga-n-Pilates.com
www.PremierPilates.net

Dear Client,

    As the summer comes upon us there tends to be a great deal of change from the usual routine. People take vacations at work just as the responsibilities increase at home as the kids are on school breaks. The beach calls on the weekends and it seems like the time for oneself is in really short order.

    Now, more than ever, it is important to stay with the routines that nourish your bodies and souls: healthful eating, adequate sleep, and regular exercise. Yoga, with it's numerous benefits, is the perfect way to achieve the peace and mental harmony that people need to deal with all the craziness in their lives. We offer many different types of yoga classes, on weekdays and on weekends, and at different times of the day. No matter how busy your schedule is there is a Yoga class that will fit into it.

     Also consider doing a meditation class or a Mommy & Baby Yoga Class - both excellent and fun options at our atudio.

                                                         I hope to see you in our studio soon,

Deborah Harris
Studio Owner
IN THIS ISSUE:  
 
 
Classes Come & Classes Go -
      June Schedule Changes
The Benefits Of Yoga -
       From increased flexibility to Inner Harmony!
Yoga Options for you at our studio
Mommy & Me Yoga & Meditation
       Two more really special workshops

CLASSES COME &
    CLASSES GO -
    June Schedule Changes

A fully updated schedule is attached to this email or it can be downloaded here. 

We've added some exciting new classes at the studio:

  • Thursday afternoon Pilates Tower Class with Kathy from 1 to 2PM.

  • Meditative Moving Yoga
        Monday evenings 7-8:15PM

  • TIME CHANGE: Friday Tower Class
       This class will now be
        from 9AM to 10AM

  • Sunday Prenatal Yoga Workshop
    11:00AM-12:00PM,     Jun 4th - Jul 9th

Also, a number of workshops will be starting in June and we are now starting registration for all of these special classes.

  • Mommy & Me Yoga Workshop
    11:00-11:45AM, Jun 7th - Jul 15th

  • Sunday Prenatal Yoga Workshop
    11:00-12:00, Jun 10th - Jul 15th

  • Wednesday Prenatal Yoga Workshop
    6:00-7:00PM,     Jun 7th - Jul 15th

  • Budokon Bootcamp Workshop
    Tuesdays 9:00-10:15 AM
    Jun 20th - Aug 1st

  • Budokon Bootcamp Workshop
    Saturdays 9:30-10:45
    June 3rd - Jul 15th

To reserve your spot in these space-limited classes, please drop off your check for $150 as soon as possible.

Regardless of your level of experience with Yoga, our talented excellent instructors will work on making the class feel right for you.

THE MULTIPLE BENEFITS OF YOGA:
       What the studies have found!

      Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has stood the test of time as a method of promoting good health and extending the life of its regular practitioners. In the last few decades, as its popularity has soared in the west, Yoga has been extensively evaluated in a number of environments. Studies have confirmed that Yoga can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, increase lung capacity, increase the amount of time you can hold your breath, improve muscle relaxation and body composition, cause weight loss and increase overall physical endurance.

      Yoga may affect levels of brain or blood chemicals, including monoamines, melatonin, dopamine, stress hormones (cortisol) and GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). Changes in mental functions such as attention, cognition, processing of sensory information and visual perception have been described in some research studies in humans. Suggested mechanisms of action include increased parasympathetic drive, calming of stress responses, release of hormones, and brain (thalamic) activity. 

      In terms of specific findings that confirm the health benefits of yoga, consider this information from Aetna IntelliHealth website:

Anxiety and stress (in healthy individuals)
Several studies report that yoga may reduce anxiety and stress and improve mood in healthy people who practice yoga several times per week for 30 to 60 minutes.
 
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Several studies report benefits of yoga in the treatment of high blood pressure. However, many of these studies are not well designed. It is not clear if yoga is better than other forms of exercise for blood pressure control.

Heart disease
Several studies isuggest that yoga may benefit people with heart disease. Along with positive lifestyle changes, yoga may help decrease angina (chest pain) and improve their ability to exercise and perform household physical activities. Yoga may also improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. Yoga may improve cardiovascular function and decrease risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Yoga may be a useful addition to standard therapies (such as prescription blood pressure or cholesterol-lowering drugs) in people at risk of heart attack.
 
Headache
Preliminary research reports that yoga may reduce the intensity and frequency of tension or migraine headaches, decreasing the need for pain-relieving drugs.
 
Insomnia
Preliminary research reports that yoga may benefit sleep efficiency, total sleep time, number of awakenings, and quality of sleep.
 
Performance enhancement
Preliminary studies in humans report that yoga may improve human reaction time, arousal, information processing, and concentration.
 
Pregnancy
Early research suggests yoga during pregnancy is safe and may improve outcomes.

Weight loss, obesity
Preliminary research does not provide clear answers. Yoga in addition to healthy eating habits may reduce weight.

 

We hope that this  overview of the known benefits of Yoga encourages you to give this ancient technique a try (if you haven't already). There are a number of Yoga options for you at our studio, so pick a class and give it a try.

  • Vinyasa Yoga - a flowing, moving meditation of breath and postures - stimulating, heating and purifying system of developing the body, increasing mental clarity, and uplifting the soul. Our studio offers a class for a Yogi at every level of training, from the very beginner to an advanced practitioner.
  • Meditative Moving Yoga - a combination of traditional Hatha Yoga with Ashtanga Yoga. It is suitable for all beginners as well as regular Yoga practitioners. This flowing class will go through an opening prayer, Pranayama, Sun Salutations, weight reducing asanas and postures that will rejuvenate the mind and body, increase flexibility, strength and stability. The class will end with 10 minutes of meditation & relaxation, and finish with a closing prayer.
  • Budokon - a fusion of Power Yoga, Martial Arts and Meditation in one complete system. This system develops strength of the body, sharpness of the mind, and serenity of the spirit. This class combines 30 minutes of flexibility-enhancing yoga with 30 minutes of body-toning karate kicks and is topped off by mind-focusing meditation.
NEW WORKSHOPS: While some come to do Yoga with their babies,
      others can focus and meditate

      Our Mommy & Me Yoga Workshop was a success. Now, we are launching a regular 6-week Mommy & Me Workshop to run on Wednesdays mornings 11-11:45 AM starting Jun 7th. This class is geared for babies from 3 weeks to 15 months of age.     

     As per the founder of Itsy Bitsy Yoga™, there are numerous benefits of yoga practice even for these youngest of practitioners. Her clients tell her that following the classes, the babies appear to have

• Better & Longer Sleep
• Improved Digestion & Ease from Gas Pains
• Relief from fussiness and colic
• A Strengthened the Immune System
• Better Regulated Emotions

     And if that wasn't enough, there are even benefits for the parents:

• Better Parent/Child bonding
• More sleep for Mom & Dad
• Learn to calm your baby
• Builds parental confidence
• Reduces Stress & Anxiety
• Adds meaningful & structured physical activity

     This special six-week Workshop is available by registration only so drop off your check for $150 to save a spot for you and your baby or forward this email to someone who you think might enjoy the class. We hope there is enough interest to continue this as a regular 6-week workshop.

Mommy & Baby Yoga Workshop
Wednesdays 11:00-11:45AM, Jun 7th - Jul 12th

CHAKRA SERIES
MEDITATION WORKSHOP

      We are pleased to announce this special 75 minute workshop oriented towards development of higher self-awareness through the knowledge of the inner chakras and nadis. This Meditation Workshop will focus on aligning the mind, body and spirit and finding your own place of peace where there is synchronization of physical, mental and emotional faculties. It will promote increased concentration and memory and assist with achieving inner calm, spiritual centricity and harmony.

First Half Hour

  • Introduction to Kundalini
  • Nadis (nerve channels) and their significance
  • Important Nadis
  • 7 chakras and their importance
  • Using the Chakras in meditation

Next 45 minutes - Meditation

  • Opening Prayer
  • Pranayama
  • Preparatory exercises for seated meditation
  • Guided Meditation using Chakras
  • Relaxation
  • Closing Prayer

You can use your Yoga/Pilates Mat Class Card or pay the $20 drop-in rate for this special 75-minute Meditation Workshop. We do ask, though, to let us know if you would like to attend this class.

Dear Client,

     If you haven't yet, I hope you consider adding a Yoga class to your regular exercise routine. Remember to carve out the time this busy summer to continue with the routines that nourish your body and spirit, i.e. healthy food and regular exercise.

I hope to seeing you soon,

Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

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