Abi & Joseph

We are pleased to be stocking Abi and Joseph in the studio again. We got to take a look at some of the new range at the Polestar Pilates Conference with some new exciting colours and styles. Apologies to the men as sadly Abi is sticking to designing women’s gear for a while longer.

Housekeeping

Just a couple of things to touch base on……..

Please note is is compulsory to bring clean socks and a towel with you to every session.

We would greatly appreciate it if all clients could please initial by there name on the sign in sheet left out for you before attending class. We do use these documents!

Online Access

It is with great excitement that we can now offer you access to our online scheduling software. Please see Jane at reception to create a sign in and she will also print you off a letter with instructions on how to access your information. You will be able to update your personal information, check your visits, view your schedule and see your purchases and credits remaining. If you do feel like fitting in an extra session and Reception is closed, you can also take a look and see if there is a space and if so, come in and join in the class! If you need help with doing this, please feel free to come and see us and we will try to be as helpful as possible.

Easter Schedule

In the previous newsletter we did mention we would be open for most public holidays, however we will now be closing on Good Friday 2nd April and Easter Monday 5th April. If you are scheduled for a Saturday booking and you will be unable to attend, please notify us asap. Those who attend on a Friday and/or a Monday, please feel free to contact us to make an alternative booking if you wish.

Reassessments – Getting more from Pilates

We still recommend that all clients old and new book in for a reassessment. Speak to your Instructors or anyone who has had a reassessment and find out more. We have already seen some great results! We cannot stress how beneficial having that 1:1 time can be. Ask questions, create awareness, take responsibility and make change!

Movement for thought

This season, be inspired to move with awareness. How do you feel in your body, what makes you feel good?

When you walk, do you feel length, balance and weightless?

When sitting at your desk, does your posture feel elongated? Is there space?

When you are going to sleep, do you feel comfort? Are you focusing on relaxed breathing?

Create awareness in all you do. Pilates prepares you for movement in life, wherever it takes you!

Wecome Back & Thank You!

We wish you all a very happy and healthy new year for 2010. Thank you for all your support and patience during a very busy and eventful 2009. We really appreciate it!

Farewell & Welcome

Farewell and thank you to Narelle who is no longer with us on a Saturday morning in the studio. We wish her well.

Congratulations to Mollie and Bruce on the arrival of Annabelle Cate on the 14th December. They are all doing really well.

Congratulations to Nellie on the birth of her daughter Tal.

Housekeeping

Sign In Sheets – Please make sure you are signing in when arriving for your class

Socks & Towels – It is an OH & S requirement that everyone bring clean socks and a towel. If you happen to forget, please let your Instructor know and we will hopefully have some spares around.

Lost Property – We have a pair of sunglasses that have not yet been claimed, along with a jumper, towels and socks. If you have misplaced any of these items, please contact reception. If these items are not claimed by the end of February we will be donating them to charity.

Class Cancellations – Please note that we need a minumum of 2 clients per hour to run the studio and allegro classes. We will give you as much notice as possible if we need to cancel your class and apologise if this causes any inconvenience. We will try our best to fit you into another suitable time.

Public Holidays – We will be staying open depending on numbers, on most public holidays this year, with exception to the 25th December. We will require cancellations for any other public holidays during the year if you are unable to attend. This means we will be staying open again during the Christmas/New Year period at a reduced schedule.

Reassessments – We suggest that all clients new and old have regular reassessments in order to get more from their pilates routine. Please see Jane at reception to book your reassessment with Jakki or Louise. Please speak to your Instructor if you have any questions regarding the reassessments.

Posture – Make good posture a habit this summer!

Good posture requires a low grade effort of your core abdominal muscle and gluteals.  So you can be doing a workout by just standing talking on the phone or waiting for the bus!

Helpful Hints:

Feet – weight on the outside of your heel and big toe, evenly distributed.

Knees – kneecaps facing over 3rd toe.

Pelvis – neutral pelvis ( pelvic triangle vertical).

Ribs cage – in line with front of pelvis.

Neck /shoulders – lengthen the head off the shoulders and broaden the collar bones.

Consult your Instructor for more infomation, or book a reassessment for an individual postural analysis.

Bank Holiday Monday

The Centre will be open ona reduced schedule for the October 5^th Holiday Monday.There will be no Allegro or Gyrotonic classes, however Studio is running from 8.30am – 11.30am. Please contact Reception if you would like to book in on Monday or are unsure regarding your session.

We will also be open at a reduced schedule over the Christmas break. If you cannot make your regular classes please fill in a cancelation form and leave it at Reception. Feel free to book in at available Studio times if you would like a session to fit into your holiday swing!

Studio Notices

Is it time for a reassessment? We suggest that all clients have a reassessment at least once a year, this ensures we are fully up to date with your health concerns/goals.

Reassessments are done by Lousie or Jakki. They have been devised to monitor healthy movement patterns and highlight areas that need to be addressed.

In a reassessment individual detail will be offered to create a greater understanding of your own bodies needs.

Please remember to always bring clean socks and a towel to your sessions. If you do forget please let your Instructor know and she will provide you with spares that you may borrow. Remember we also have gripperz socks available at the studio to purchase for $15.

New Staff

Please join us in welcoming Narelle and Amanda to the Centre. Narelle teaches Studio on a Saturday morning and Amanda teaches Allegro on Thursday mornings.

Your Health

Learn to manage your stress levels. Take time to breathe. Ideally before you fall into a deep sleep, find your neutral spine position feel/notice where your breathe goes. See if you can direct your breathinto the back and sides of your ribcage.

Taking time and attention even to notice your breathing pattern helps to relax your body and connect it to your mind.

Ask your Instructor to check your simple breathing pattern to give you feed back.

Your Home Exercises

Stop slouching and bring awareness to you upper back with a simple pec stretch you can do every day.

Stand in the middle of a doorway,one foot in front of the other.

Place hands and elbows on doorway frame.

Slowly lean your body forward, taking weight evenly through your front foot.

Keep your shoulder girdle active,by drawing shoulder blades down and keeping chest/upper back lifted.

You should feel a gentle stretch across the front of your chest and each shoulder.

Hold for 30 seconds and enjoy twice a day.

World Reflexology Week 21st – 27th September

To Celebrate World Reflexology Week our inhouse Reflexologist, Natasha Randall, is inviting you to have a 20min Facial or Foot Reflexology treatment for FREE!

Please book your appointment with Jane on Reception 9968 4388.

This invitation is available on Tuesday 22^nd and Thursday 24^th September

from 10am – 2pm.

The treatments will be at the Pilates Centre Mosman

Spaces are limited so hurry and book!

Important Studio Notice

Just a friendly reminder that as of Monday 17th August we are changing over to our new timetable.

If you are unsure of your start times for your studio classes or have any questions, please contact Reception on 9968 4388 or feel free to email info@pilatescentremosman.com.au.

Studio classes in the morning will run at 6.30, 7.30, 8.30, 9.30, 10.30 and 11.30am.

Studio classes in the evening will run at 4, 5, 6 and 7pm.

Many Thanks,

The Pilates Centre Mosman Staff