We've added a new GYROTONIC® Tower Class on Mondays at 8am!

Starting Monday, November 23rd, we will have an 8am Gyrotonic Tower Class on our schedule. There is room for three people so let us know if you are interested in joining the class. Previous Gyrotonic experience is necessary to attend. Please call 223-4079 or email us at bodybi@gmail.com if you want to sign up!

Coming in February 2010... SmartSpine(TM) Workshop with Marie-Jose Blom

February 19-21 | Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Marie-Jose Boom, creator SmartSpine(TM) system. Integrating alignment, strength and awareness through tactile and sensory cueing, the SmartSpineTM Professional Workshop incorporates core postural patterning and spinal alignment with supportive breathing techniques. Learn to organize the joints and spine to prioritize the neural system as the primary educator of the muscular system – leading to healthy movement patterns. Awaken deep muscles while releasing overactive muscle patterns. Instructors and therapists learn practical skills and tools to elevate teaching to a higher proficiency. Workshop includes the biomechanics of the spine and new core principals as used in Pilates and other Mind Body approaches. Participants receive a: SmartSpineTM Certification of Completion. CEC's are offered for PMA, ACE and NATA.

If you are interested in registering for this workshop, visit the Balanced Body University website for more information. This workshop will fill up quickly, so pre-register now to hold your spot.

New GYROKINESIS® Class!

Classes on Wednesdays 12:30pm and 6pm
$20 per class ***FIRST CLASS IS FREE!***

We've added two Gyrokinesis classes to our schedule on Wednesdays! Vicki Sullivan teaches @ 12:30pm and Glenn Morgan teaches @ 6pm.

Ready to take your brain and your body to a different place? Gyrokinesis is the foundation work for the GYROTONIC® method. It is three dimensional movement (circles, spirals and waves) that improves flexibility, strength, and stamina while challenging and stimulating the brain-body highway. Integrating breath, movement and coordination, this approach systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements while simultaneously challenging the mind.

Please RSVP via phone call or email if you are interested in joining these classes.

Introducing Thai Massage

Thai Massage (sometimes referred to as assisted Yoga or Thai Yoga Massage) balances your body, mind and spirit by combining therapeutic massage, breath, and deep stretching. Working to open energy pathways in the body, Thai Massage leaves you feeling incredibly relaxed and refreshed. Especially beneficial for relieving muscular tension and stress, it also helps you gain flexibility and range of motion. Performed fully clothed without oils or creams, Thai Massage sessions are 75 minutes and take place on a padded mat on the floor. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.

Thai Massage is offered by Naorah Lockhart, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday. Call or email the studio to schedule and take advantage of our introductory price!

INTRODUCTORY PRICE: $80 through December 31st!

Pilates Instructor Training: EXO Chair Module 1

***Attention Pilates instructors and experienced students!***

EXO Chair Module 1
October 3 & 4 9am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday $399 plus $50 for manual
Instructor: Cheryl Lemmer

Dive into the EXO Chair! One of the most versatile and affordable pieces of Pilates equipment from Balanced Body, the EXO Chair is a great addition to any studio. Taught by visiting Master Trainer Cheryl Lemmer, the EXO Chair Module 1 workshop includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, the features, function and safety precautions for the EXO Chair, beginning and intermediate Pilates EXO Chair exercises with modifications and lectures on class sequencing in a studio or fitness setting.

Cheryl Lemmer is a Master Trainer for Balanced Body University and joins us from Eugene, Oregon. Cheryl faculty in the Performing Arts department at Lane Community College. She is a certified GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® instructor and is also certified in Pilates through Polstar. Cheryl has taught movement workshops and toured as a professional dancer throughout the US and England.

Magic Circle Workshop

***There is still room left in our Magic Circle Workshop so sign up while you still can!***

Our Mat & Toys series continues on October 2nd from 4-7pm with 'Ring Around the World' - a 3-hour workshop featuring the Pilates Ring. Taught by guest instructor Cheryl Lemmer (read more about her below), you'll learn to use this perfect isometric training and toning device to create a strong core, toned legs and enhanced flexibility. Included in the $149 registration cost is an Ultra-Fit Circle and a BBU Mat & Ring Manual.

Mat & Toys Workshops start next Friday!

Hi everyone! Our Mat & Toys series starts next Friday, September 11th with Rolling for Length, Rolling for Strength, a 3-hour workshop packed with many new exercises on the foam roller. Designed to increase your flexibility and strength, you'll also learn a self-massage sequence that can help speed up your workout recovery - plus it all feels great! Included in the registration cost is a True Blue Magic Roller and a BBU Mat & Foam Roller Manual. There is still room left in this class, so don't miss out! Other upcoming Mat & Toys workshops include Ring Around the World featuring the Magic Circle, Resist & Reform with Elastic Bands, and Small Ball Magic. Register by calling 1-877-PILATES or visit http://www.pilates.com/.

CALLING ALL PILATES TEACHERS! Our Instructor Training program continues this fall with Reformer 2 coming up September 12th and 13th. Other upcoming workshops include EXO Chair 1, Reformer 3 and all three modules of the Trapeze/Chair/Barrel workshops. Visit http://www.pilates.com/ to see a complete schedule of our upcoming workshops.