I hope to see you soon in our studio,

Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

CLASSES COME &
    CLASSES GO -
    May Schedule Changes

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

The following classes are alas no more:

• Vinyasa Yoga with Sky

• Bruno's Bootcamps on Tuesday and Wednesday

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

• On May 4th we add a brand new Sunday Core Vinyasa Class with Dina at 9:30AM.
  - May 4th class is FREE

• Pilates Yoga Fusion, Mondays 7:45-8:45PM with Toni

• Hatha Yoga with Bindu,
  Tuesdays 7-8:15PM

• Prenatal Yoga Workshop  Thursdays at 6PM with Toni
  May 19th - June 15th
  Register online now

TEACHER CHANGE

• Monday 11AM Pilates Tower Class will now again be taught by Deborah

Private/Duet Pilates and Yoga appointments are now available on Saturdays and Sundays. 

• Book with Carly, Kumi, John and Dina through our online system.

       Ready to get fit but don’t have time for TWO classes?  This class blends both regular yoga and classic Pilates moves to give you a yoga PLUS core workout in one flow (Vinyasa) class.  Strengthen your abdominal muscles as well as stretch and tone all the key areas of the body.  It’s twice the workout in one!

        The Yoga side of this fun, yet challenging class is centered on basic postures, breathing techniques and alignment, bringing about heightened body awareness and the calming sensation of linking your movements with breathing.

        The Pilates focus of the class will firm and strengthen all key stomach and abdominal muscles for better posture, a sleeker waistline and improved overall health.  By working and strengthening these muscles, you will feel taller, look leaner and work on improving balance; this will help stabilize you in more challenging yoga postures such as Headstand.  Since your core is not only your stomach – you will sculpt, tone and lengthen your legs, arms and back muscles with moves taught in the traditional Pilates manner for improved overall health.  These specific moves and sequences will be the most fun you’ll ever have working out and with so many moves, props and modifications, you will never be bored! As Joseph Pilates said, “These exercises are for THE BODY.” You’ll look and feel great!

        Don’t believe me?  My name is Dina and what I’m about to tell you is the truth.   I used to hate exercise, smoked almost two packs of cigarettes a day and just didn’t feel good about myself.  When I found Yoga and Pilates I was hooked – after one class each!  I have now dropped 30 pounds, quit smoking and look and feel better than ever.  My blood pressure and cholesterol are down and I have a renewed enthusiasm for getting and staying in shape.

        Come join me here at Premier Pilates on Sunday, May 4th and I challenge you to tell me you don’t LOVE this class!  It will be ABSOLUTELY FREE for that one day, so what do you have to lose?

Hope to see you all there!!!!

Namaste…
Dina

We figured you might also be interested in learning a thing or two about our newest Pilates instructor, Kumi Dikengil.

Kumi is a New Jersey native who left the state for a brief hiatus while she was getting her education.

She started her education at NYU where she obtained a BFA in Dance, which she followed up by getting a post-baccalaureate in Health.

From there she was on to Chicago where she received extensive Pilates training at Physical Mind Institute. While out there she has held in a number of positions involving teaching Pilates in group and private settings. She has taught classes on the Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and the Barrels.

Kumi returned to New Jersey to pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. She brings with her to the studio a keen focus on injury prevention and  strengthening routines geared to each individual client. Her PT and Dance background serve her well as does her intimate knowledge of human anatomy.

Kumi is going to start teaching Pilates at the studio on Saturdays in May and will add more availability throughout the summer. 

FINDING YOUR OWN PRIVATE PRACTICE IN A GROUP CLASS!
     by Carly Hamlette

    Private lessons are a terrific way to experience a one-on-one session that is completely catered to your body.  But, in between those private lessons, you may want to participate in one of the many group classes at Premier Pilates & Yoga. 

     The Tower class, duet classes, and our Yoga and Pilates mat classes are all great compliments to regular private lessons.  But can you find your own private practice while in a group class?  Yes!

     Read our five tips on how you can get the most out of a group class:

1. When looking around a group class you can see a beautiful variety of people.  We all have various strengths, body types, and likes.  Yet, all you have to do is listen to what your body tells you. 

2. Don’t be uncomfortable asking for modifications if a movement doesn’t feel right to you. 

3. Try not to match what the others in the class are doing, and instead focus on finding your own edge, not somebody else’s. 

4. Honor what you can do and focus on the possibility of going further. 

5. Don’t get frustrated!  Know that with regular practice, even the most challenging of movements will improve. 

All these tips will allow you to enjoy a wonderful private class in a group setting. 

We have gone electronic!

     Last May we launched an online scheduling system, that has brought about tremendous improvements in the experience of our clients.

Once you create your personal login & choose a password, you will be able to:

Sign up and cancel your appointments online - Click here
See your personal weekly class schedule - Click on My Info Tab, Click on My Schedule
Make/Change/Cancel appointments, all without calling the studio
Buy session cards & Gift Certificates online - Click here
Get immediate confirmation e-mails regarding scheduled & cancelled sessions
Sign up for workshops, special events, Tower classes and all else for up to 2 months in advance.

If you are interested in learning about how to do all this stuff listed above, either click directly into the system here or download this very short but useful guide: MindBodyOnline Quick Guide.