Pilates Day - May 5, 2012
Pilates Day is an annual event that takes place the first Saturday in May, and it was created by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). Pilates enthusiasts across the nation participate in this annual fitness initiative by attending various events to promote their passion for Pilates! For business owners, it’s a great way to promote their studio and increase traffic. Studios will be hosting worldwide events to create fitness awareness in the Pilates industry. Pilates Day offers people the opportunity to network and participate in community activities with others who share the same enthusiasm for Pilates!
Can’t get enough about Pilates Day? View our previous article to find out even more information:
http://www.pilates-pro.com/pilates-pro/2011/3/2/plan-your-own-pilates-day-event-now.html
Do you consider yourself a Pilates enthusiast? Let your swan dive do the talkin’ and attend one of the events in your area, supported by the Pilates Method Alliance:
http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/i4a/calendar/index.cfm?calendar_category=4
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Movement Heals!
Tired of feeling out of shape, constantly tired and living with pain…the solution is simple, start moving!!! Pilates is a great way to jump start your “Wellness.” Wellness is defined as the quality of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of a deliberate effort. Achieving Wellness is quite simple if you follow the tips below:
In 10 Sessions You'll Feel the Difference
With so many fitness methods out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hype and lost along the way trying to choose the right one for you. Sometimes I get frustrated (and okay a little lazy) and end up spending money on a machine for home that becomes a dust collector and gets in the way because no, it didn’t easily store under the bed or in the closet as promised… (Ever notice how in infomercials the person easily and happily slides the machinery under their uncluttered bed that is also like 2 feet above the floor? Umm- not happening.) Anyway, I knew post New Year’s I needed more of a challenge and wanted to do something that was motivating but not super intense to start. I was never big into fitness, but I do enjoy a little cardio once in a while or even yoga. I then made the decision to take a Pilates class
Pilates Anytime-Niedra Gabriel Beginner Series
Pilates Anytime is a great resource for students and instructors alike. There are a variety of classes including Wunda Chair, Reformer and Cadillac apparatus classes. Not just mat classes here! You can even search for classes by teacher. For the days when you just can’t make it into the studio, Pilates Anytime is the solution. For just $18 per month, these classes are a great supplement to your Pilates practice.
Beginners really have something to be excited about! Niedra Gabriel has created a ten part beginner series for Pilates Anytime. It is for absolute beginners and it even has a Basic Pilates Mat Booklet.
Niedra Gabriel
Niedra Gabriel has over 25 years of International experience teaching Pilates in Israel, England, New York, Los Angeles and St Lucia to name a few. Niedra recently moved to Ojai after living and teaching Pilates in St Lucia for three years. Prior to that, Niedra ran a private studio in Hollywood and was the West Coast Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates, NYC. Today, she teaches continuing education workshops for teachers and is a popular guest teacher. Outside of Pilates, Niedra is an avid promoter of the Raw Food lifestyle, a yoga teacher and a trapeze artist.
Visit http://www.pilatesanytime.com/ to try Niedra Gabriel’s ten part beginner’s series.

