Hello Everyone If you were looking for perfect walking weather it is here and now! I have been enjoying my walks. My Body differently needs a good stretch and roll out after. I usually set my timer for the amount of time I have and I roll out my Quads, IT bands, hips and glutes. I don’t have to spend a lot of time, I mean I could, but a little goes a long way. Then I get my standard leg stretches in, Hamstring, IT band, hip and Quads. If I have extra time, I’ll do my calves as well. If I didn’t do these things, I would be feeling it later… The tightness would start and discomfort will set it. The enjoyable walk will something of past. Now because I cared for myself after, I know I’ll have a nice night’s sleep. We do Pilates because it teaches us how to care for ourselves.

Hello Everyone Do you remember…the twenty-first night of September…..Sorry, now that song is stuck in your head. But every September that is the FIRST thing that comes to mind LOL. Glad we have Pilates to chase our clouds away. I wanted to give you all the heads up as to what’s going on at Studio. First thing first, the studio will be closed on Labor Day Monday the 2nd. Second we have a Pilates with a Glass class on September 14th at 11:30am  Lastly, the studio will be closed September 18th and 19th. If you had a session scheduled on that date, I have taken it off and you will need to reschedule. If you need your expiration date moved out, please let me know, I give back the amount of time I am out back to you. If I charge your account, the expiration date has already been moved out. If you pay through Vagaro I can go into your account and move the date.

Hello Everyone Thank you so much for being flexible over those past summer weeks. Being a mom and a business owner has its schedule challenges at times so I thank you for your understanding. Here are some dates to remember : The studio will be closed August 5th -7th open back on the 8th Our last summer night Pilates with a Glass class is on August 8th at 6pm. Spot are already filling up so grab yours by Clicking Here . The studio will be closed September 2nd for Labor Day Saturday September 14th we are back on for Pilates with a Glass at 11:30 am.

Hello Pilates Enthusiast! Seriously I am asking myself where May went. My daughter’s schedule was and still is jam packed with activities back to back. Phew- June starts the busy time at the Pilates studio with young athletes coming in for their privates, time off and of course taking my daughter to her summer activities. I’m going to run down the summer schedule, but I will also send out quick reminders of them when we come up to them. Lastly, as always the vagaro schedule will be a true reflexion of my schedule, so if that day, time isn’t open, that is what that means. If I need to open up my Friday morning to accommodate schedules, I am open to doing that during the summer months. As always, if you need your expiration date pulled out due to my time off, please let me know. The clients whom I charge, has their expiration date pulled out since I know when I’m gone when I charge them.

Hello Pilates enthusiast! The countdown is on for Spring to start… and I think it’s safe to say that most of us are ready for it.

I hope that the New Year has found you new hope in whichever area of life you need it. For me the New Year kicked off with some challenges of illness but it was gone and out of my system within a few days… but low and behold a sinus infection came to visit me. I haven’t had one of those in a long time. Gave me a bit of a questioning of all things, but once I got over that hump of reminding myself of some truths, I was able to jump back into things. Have you ever gotten off track with things? Since we are all things Pilates here, have you ever found yourself getting off track of your Pilates routine? If so, you are not alone. I’ve definitely gotten off track. The first thing I did was recognize that I wasn’t in my Pilates routine. I also notice how my body felt, what my mood was like and what I was thinking in my mind. I had to carve out firstly, mental time. Thinking about how good I would feel after my workout helped me carve out 5-10 minutes. Maybe it was my breath practice, maybe it was simply lifting my pelvic floor when doing the dishes, but those small steps helped me get back on my mat, then to the reformer; finally, back into a good solid workout routine. Once I got back into my Pilates routine, I noticed that I can handle things good or bad, that come my way. My body feels strong, my mood is a lot more leveled and my thinking becomes more positive. Sometimes, the beginning of this process is hard, but give it once a week, then twice and before you know it, you will find your groove. Of course reading it and saying it is much easier than doing it, and that’s where I come in. In person or online I am here to help you get started and to keep you going.  Have you been off track before? How did you get back on track? I would love to hear about it to cheer you on or to congratulate you.

Wow everyone, here we are again at the end of December. I really cannot believe how fast this year went. So many great things happened for the Studio. We are now fully equip! The Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Spine corrector, and Big Barrel . These are the juicy pieces that help you become better at body awareness, connection, and Mat. It has been so exciting to see how the method has reshaped and made all of your bodies stronger. The Online Pilates Library became LIVE and to the public. It has been amazing to hear how they are helping the members grow and change physically as well as intellectually about the Pilates exercises. All of the members are giving some really positive feedback. Here is an amazing testimony from a member in Tennessee. “You should subscribe to these videos. So much information and easy to follow instruction is what you will find. My shoulder had been slowly getting worse this past year, but thankfully Heidi Garcia helped me gain control to heal. We don't live in the same state, so these videos are keeping me going after our in person session. Her attention to my physical placement really made my body remember where it should be and how it should be doing it. Oh how I wish I could see her in person each week! At least I can watch a video each day. My goal is to get mobility back in my left shoulder. What's your physical goal? Sign up!!! You will gain knowledge and grow stronger!” This was my Third year teaching the SPORT gymnastic team ballet. Of course I sprinkle Pilates into the teaching. I love hearing how their Pilates Privates are helping your Young Athlete gain more confidence, understanding of their body and healing them to return to their sport. When we support and give them the tools to take care of themselves there is less likely of injury and burn out. Progression happened! This year as it passed I was able to see that we are beginning to have 3 distinct levels here at the studio!!! Oh gosh what a dream. Pilates with a Glass at Union Hill has been a fabulous outreach to our community. THANK YOU to all for making this a fun event. Ever since I got my National Certification I believe even more how important it is for people to understand WHAT Pilates is… this is going to mainly come from the exercises, what is out there being called Pilates is questionable but Real Pilates WILL NEVER GO AWAY because it’s not a trend. Trendy things don’t last long in fitness or wellness. Of course, there are far more than 5 but I’d say these are the Top 5. Ready to go for another year?

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Hello Fellow Athlete Parents,  I’m sure like me, your child is in the swing and thick of practice. It’s about this time that their lives have gotten a bit more hectic. Between school life, homework, practice and chores their life is feeling it. I find my child needs more hugs around this time..as well as ice packs, “help” with homework and just needs to know I am there. Even in their most joyous times in their sport they will start to feel pressure from all points. The best thing we can do as a parent is to recognize that and give them support when and how they need it. I find I do better by simply saying, “when you’re ready, I’m here.” They may need time to dissect what is hard. Remember coaches and teachers are there to push your child pass comfort, because, we as adults know, it’s only by pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone is when growth happens, the same is true for our children. So, by being their cheerleader and support system they know they are loved regardless of the outcome.