A New Class! And Relief for Your Neck & Shoulders Feb 26

 "Monday Mix" will be just that! Monday mornings from 9:30-10:55, a mix of Pilates mat, yoga and barre to start off your week in the very best way! We will begin with core work from Pilates, because it's the best foundation, move into some great moves for the legs and hips from barre and finish with yoga asana, stretches and pranayama.

Drop in $15, 

4 class pass $55

8 class pass $100

This class starts Feb 6 and will be held at my private studio.

"Relief for Neck and Shoulder Pain" Sunday February 26 3-5 PM 

In this workshop you will learn yoga postures and stretches, breathing techniques and therapeutics to release tension patterns in the neck, shoulders and upper back. Our world shapes our bodies and many of us spend too many hours shaping our bodies around a computer and its keyboard. This creates an imbalance of the flexors in the front of the upper body ( "enclosing" by shaping the body forward and down) over the extensors ("expanding" the body, moving it up and back). To bring back balance, we will learn  gentle backbends (extensions) to enhance postural muscle balance, and movements to 

increase range of motion in the neck

Class fee is $35 with pre-payment/$40 day of class

Snow Day!

It's a Snow Day today..these classes are cancelled: 

Intermediate mat at 12 noon and Dynamic Yoga at 5:30.

This weather is expected to turn to rain tomorrow,  so we will take the "wait and see" approach to life for tomorrow (and beyond!) Check in about  Thursday's schedule (1/19) here or e-mail me at spiralchristy@gmail.com

Saturday's workshop, "Lengthen and Release with the Foam Roller" is expected to happen as planned  when all this snow will be just a memory. I can accommodate one more student in that class which is from 3:30-5:00 Saturday afternoon. Class fee is $55 with roller purchase, or $35 if you bring your own roller.

Lengthen & Release with the Foam Roller

Fascia is the sheath-like connective tissue that wraps around muscle bundles. When this tissue becomes tight and rigid, muscles don't move freely and muscle movement is hindered. This then leads to tightness in those muscles' respective joint connections. Once the joint's action is restricted, arthritis can set into the joint, an unfortunate snowballing effect. By releasing the fascia through self massage with the foam roller we can begin to prevent the tightening and binding of fascia and keep the length and fluidity in our bodies.
The foam roller is also an excellent prop for dynamic and challenging core and balance exercises. In my Intermediate Mat classes we have been using the foam roller to enhance our Pilates sequence, creating better core support, balance and core/distal integration.

"Lengthen & Release with the Foam Roller" 

Sat Jan 21 3:30-5:00 PM  $55 with purchase of 6" X 36" roller, 

($35 if you bring your own roller (6" X 36", please)

Sign Up at spiralchristy@gmail.com

Pre-registration Required

Teen Class Resumes on Monday Jan 9th

Next week, January 9th, we will begin Winter Session of "Yoga & Pilates for Teen Girls". I will be running two sessions, of 5 classes each Mondays from 3:45-4:40 taking us to "Spring Break". This class is all about developing core strength for better posture, athletic performance and overall health and wellness. Elements from the Pilates Method mix with yoga asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing) to help your teen develop flexibility, balance and inner support. We will also establish some good habits for relaxation, breathing and rest; re-learning about 'single-tasking',..something we all can benefit from.

Sign up via e-mail @spiralchristy@gmail.com

Winter Schedule

The Page for "Schedule of Classes" seems to be having technical problems, so I will post new information HERE:

Beginning January 9th I will be offering Monday Evening Pilates Mat Classes (2 levels) without the "umbrella" of the Bainbridge Island Park's District. You will pay me directly and that will help me reduce my overhead and your class fees low. You can sign up for one or both sessions after December 26:

5:30-6:30 Intermediate/Advanced Level

6:30-7:30 Beginning/Intermediate Level 

Winter Session 01 (WS 01) is Jan 9- Feb 13 (no class on Jan 16) $65

Winter Session 02 (WS 02) is Feb 27-Mar 26  $65

If you did not receive a form attached to an e-mail, request one via spiralchristy@gmail.com

Other classes will resume at my home studio:

Monday

3:45-4:45 Yoga & Core for Teen Girls * starts Jan 9th

Tuesday

9:30-10:55 Yoga & Core

1:00-2:00 Pilates Studio Group

Wednesday

12 noon-1:00 Intermediate Pilates Mat

5:30-6:55 Dynamic Flow Yoga

Thursday

9:30-10:30 Barre/Core Workout

1:00 Studio Group

Saturday

9:00 Studio Group

9:30 Studio Group

Winter Solstice

Tonight we will celebrate the Winter Solstice with a candlelit yoga practice dedicated to finding the light..within or without! Dynamic vinyasa for inner warmth, pranayama to remove 'the veil of ignorance' in our hearts and minds, and deep relaxation..well because we need it! We'll also chant the Gayatri Mantra because this sacred chant honors the light and sun, "surya".

This class is by donation only; either a non-perishable food item or cash donation for Helpline House. Class is 5:30-7:00 PM.

Holiday Gifts of Health and Well Being

Giving your spouse, partner, friend or colleague yoga or Pilates classes is a great way to support their commitment to healthful living, (or give it a jump start! )I have beautiful hand made gift certificates available for you to give the gift of health and well being this year.

Here's some ideas:

"Intro to Pilates" 3 private (60 min) studio lessons $185

Class Cards for any group classes 4 classes $55/ 8 classes $100

(now including Monday evening Mat previously offered through BIMPRD)

Mother & Daughter Spring Retreat $75 per couple

Gift certificates can also be made for any amount to use for private or group classes, workshops and retreats. Contact me at spiralchristy@gmail.com or 206.707.5261 to place your order.