Summer!

 Pilates Mat Summer Series begins tonight! Both classes (5:30 Intermediates and 6:30 Beginners) are happening! This 6 week series is only $70, with drop-in classes $17 each. Held at the Island Yoga Space.
Good things are happening at my private studio as well: new stairs into the yurt, painting has begun on the front door, and of course your favorite moves and grooves await you inside!
Summer Classes at the yurt include:
Reformer Classes on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 and Saturday at 9:30
Yoga & Core on Tuesday mornings 9:30-10:45
Dynamic Flow Yoga Wednesday evenings 5:30-6:45
I continue to teach private and semiprivate classes Monday-Thursday and Saturdays, by appointment. Summer can be a really good time to come in for a private to fine tune your workout! Or bring a friend for a semiprivate!

Spring! Spring Schedule and Spring Break

Spring is springing right now!  Snow mixed with sunshine in today's weather! If you're thinking about putting a 'spring' in your 'step', check out my spring offerings!

Spring Break is April 1-7.   No Classes April 2-6

Group Classes

Mondays
Pilates Mat ( Level 2 at 5:30PM and Level 1 at 6:30 PM ) has two series coming up this spring: April 8-May 6 and May 13-June17. Each 5 week series is $65, drop-ins are $15. There will be a make-up class offered on Monday April 1 for those who missed class in the Winter Sessions.
These classes are held at the Island Yoga Space.

Tuesdays
Yoga and Core (9:30-10:45 AM) is a great combination of essential core work (from Pilates and Barre training), flowing asana (postures) and deep stretches. All levels.

Wednesdays
Dynamic FlowYoga (5:30-6:55 PM) is a flowing and challenging classical yoga practice with asana, pranayama, deep stretches and may include mediation and mantra. All levels

Saturdays
Yoga Foundations is designed for the student who seeks a deliberate pace to develop a safe foundation for a physical yoga practice. Modifications and variations using props are offered to create an individual practice. (10:45-12 noon) All Levels/Injury Friendly

Semiprivate Classes

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Studio Group/Reformer Class is a small (3-5 students) semi-independent training group utilizing the amazing Pilates spring-driven machines: Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and the new Balanced Body Orbits (!) All levels, orientation and program set up required (usually 1-6 private lessons with Christy)
 Tuesdays & Thursdays (1:00-1:55) and Saturdays (9:30-10:25AM)
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for Semiprivate Classes

Private Classes or Duet (2 students) Classes

Monday-Thursday, Saturdays (by Appointment)
Private or Duet lessons are a perfect way to learn the Pilates Method and safely develop your skills. Each class is 50-55 minutes and is designed for the clients' specific needs. Great at either end of the spectrum: those with injury or conditions that need a keen eye and individual attention and those wishing to maximize their physical potential with Pilates (elite atheltes, dancers and performers and movement teachers)
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy for all Private and Duet Classes 

Winter Classes and Events

Wow, January just flew by and now the days are considerably longer (!!) if not yet warmer.  Everyone seems to be back into their pre--December routines again and I'm happy to see so many of you back on your mats!
But just when the momentum begins to grow, comes a holiday! There are no scheduled classes on Monday February 18 for President's Day Holiday. Schools are out all week ('mid-winter break'), so a few of my small group classes will not be held that week:
Wednesday 12 noon Pilates Mat class is cancelled 2/20
Saturday Yoga Foundations classes will also be cancelled on both 2/16 and 2/23

Coming up soon is "Lengthen and Release with the Foam Roller" a great opportunity to learn to use this tool for fascial releasing and to learn variations from the matwork performed on the roller. Saturday March 2, 3:30 till 5 PM held at my private studio. Class fee is $55 with the pruchase of a roller or $35 if you have your own roller (6"X36"). Register at SpiralChristy@gmail.com

In April I'll be teaching "Yoga for the Shoulders, Neck and Upper Back", a very popular workshop to help get the kinks out and develop better posture and ease in movement. That date is TBA.

Namaste,

Christy

Happy New Year!

Time to get back on the mat!
Monday Evening Mat Series returns (after 2 long weeks off due to the holidays) on Monday January 7th. As always, Beginners/ Intermediates meet at 6:30 PM and Intermediate/Advanced students meet at 5:30. These classes are held at The Island Yoga Space.
Registration forms have been e-mailed to those on the recent rosters. If you want to start/try Pilates mat, please e-mail me for a form.

Weekly classes held in my private studio resume the week of January 7th also and include:

Yoga & Core  Tuesdays 9:30-10:55 AM

Pilates Mat/Mixed Level  Wednesdays 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM

Dynamic Flow Yoga Wednesdays 5:30-6:55 PM

Yoga Foundations  Saturdays 10:45 AM-12:00 Noon 

Later this month, on Saturday January 26th I'll be offering "Relax and Renew for the New Year" a 2+ hour restorative yoga class that will include pranayama, meditation and other practices to help you ease into the new year with a relaxed body and refreshed mind!

Coming up Sunday March 3rd is "De-clenching the Neck, Shoulders and Upper Back" offering stretching techniques and yoga postures for those pesky tension zones!

"Mother & Daughter Yoga Day" will be held on Saturday May 4th. This is the "Mother's Day Edition" happening the weekend before Mother's Day. A chance for moms and daughters to share a special day together to practicing yoga, enjoying a yummy vegetarian luncheon,  henna tattooing and  other activities in this full day retreat.

Details (times and fees) for all these events will be posted soon, and you can contact me via e-mail at SpiralChristy@gmail.com to get on the sign up list for any workshop, class or retreat (online sign ups coming soon, not sure if it will be in time for the January restorative class!)

I'm so grateful to all of my students, clients and colleagues for taking me through another great year in 2012 and I'm looking forward to more Pilates and yoga fun in the New Year!
Namaste,
Christy

Fall Events Coming Up

It's finally fall...cooler (and grayer) days..and shorter days, too! Time to travel indoors for ,what else,..yoga!! And more!!
The fall Mother & Daughter Yoga Retreat is planned for Sunday October 21 from 11 AM till 4:00 PM, coming right up! As of this posting there are several slots open that we'd love to fill! The fee is $75 per couple, $35 per additional girl.
The day includes a morning and afternoon yoga practice led by me (with Sophie's assistance), yummy vegetarian lunch (vegan soups from the wonderful Metro Market Catering), henna tattooing and other activities, and chai tea and dessert at the end of the day. Past attendees have really enjoyed the day and many couples come back for more..a few have come to all of the past 5!
Contact me via e-mail at spiralchristy@gmail to confirm. Registration is complete with your payment.

Coming up Saturday October 27 is a mini-workshop: "Lengthen and Release with the Foam Roller", a great way to learn self care for your muscles and fascia. $55 with the purchase of a roller, $35 if you bring your own (6" X 36"). There are a few spots open in this mini-workshop, too.

Late Summer Into Fall...

This week marks the official "late summer" season..school will begin but summer is still out there!! With the start of school Wednesday, there are changes to this week's class schedule:

Monday Evening Pilates Mat begins a new 5 class series on 8/27 (no class 9/3 Labor Day).

Both classes are nearly full, so sign up now! (Beginners @ 6:30 and Intermediates @5:30) Reserve your spot via e-mail or phone.

Tuesday 8/28 "Yoga & Core" @ 9:30 is cancelled

Wed 8/29 Mat @ Noon is cancelled 

both classes will resume NEXT week (9/4 and 9/5)

Fall Mother & Daughter Yoga Day is scheduled for Sunday September 30th, 11 AM-4:30 PM. This has been such a wonderful experience for Sophie and me to plan and teach together! The day will include 2 yoga classes, vegetarian lunch, henna tattoos and other fun activities, and is suggested for girls 8 and older (moms of any age..) The past three retreats have sold out, so please reserve your spot early!

I'm adding in a Saturday Morning Yoga class (10:45-12 noon) to the schedule later in September. Please let me know if you are interested in this "all levels" class.

Some Changes for August

As promised, I have finally set my schedule for August! I will take a vacation break and travel to central Idaho on August 8th returning the 17th. Some classes will be cancelled in addition to those dates, so please make a note of the changes. I will still be booking private and semiprivate lessons while I'm home during the month, so if you will be in when I'm out and not teaching a group class, a private or semi is an option!

Here's the group class schedule:

Monday: Evening Pilates Mat Summer Session ends July 30.  

Drop-in interim class 8/6 @ $15 is offered for both Intermediate (5:30) and Beginner (6:30) classes.

No classes 8/13 &  8/20

Late Summer/Fall Session starts August 27-- Oct 1 (no class September 3/Labor Day) 5 classes $65

Tuesday: "Yoga & Core" (9:30) and "Studio Group" (1:00) continue through August 7th,  

No Class 8/14 &  8/21

Wednesday: "Mat @Noon" is cancelled for August will resume Sept 5th

                      "Dynamic Flow Yoga" (5:30) continues through August 1st, NO Class 8/8 & 8/15

Thursday: "Studio Group" (1:00) continues through August 2, No Class 8/9 & 8/16

Saturday: "Studio Group" (9:00/9:30) Cancelled August 4th & 11th  Resumes 8/18

In September, I'd like to offer another YOGA class to the schedule..thinking of Saturday morning..not too early..maybe 11:00..let me know if this is something you're interested in!