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Still Time To Register!
Weekly Announcements
August 24, 2015
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Welcome!
Welcome! This newsletter is dedicated to current studio and community events. YOU are the reason we are here--please share your ideas, give us feedback, and help us grow this community of health-minded people. Please tell your friends, family and colleagues about the studio--we appreciate your help in spreading the word and allowing us to serve.
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A Few Open Slots Left For Fall
There Is Still Time To Register!
Our group classes are available for registration now.
Regular class semester runs 10 weeks August 17 to October 24.
Group Reformer classes run in two 5-week semesters:
- August 17-September 19
- September 21 -October 24.
We have a few "SHORTIE" classes running too:
Pilates Mat Express 8/20-9/17 (5 weeks)
Sculpting with Bands 9/15-9/29 (3 weeks)
Tai Chi 9/24-10/22 (5 weeks)
Call or go online to register. Scroll to the bottom of the GROUP CLASS TAB and locate your desired class.
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Check Out Our NEW Pilates Express Mat Classes!!!
These are 30 min classes; perfect for someone taking another class or private lessons.
- Mon. 6:30 pm (10 weeks) - $80
- Thurs. 7:45 pm (5 weeks) - $40
- Sat. 9:45 am (10 weeks) - $80
These classes are a great opportunity to GET IN AND GET OUT! A full body workout in just 30 minutes!
Call or go online to register NOW!
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Tai Chi
 Meditation In Motion
Can't Sit Still In A Meditation Class?
Try Tai Chi!
Tai Chi, also known as a moving meditation, has so many health benefits and is an effective means of alleviating stress and anxiety. Many pursue Tai Chi because it promotes serenity and inner peace. Join us for a 5-week class: 9/24 to 10/22 at 7:45 p.m., cost: $75.00. A great way to end your day!
Register Here; scroll to the class and click on the link. Remember, Master Baylor is no longer teaching at the Upper Marlboro Martial Arts School, and we are lucky enough to have him helping us! See his WORKSHOP BELOW, RAINY DAY TAI CHI, this is a good introduction to Tai Chi and and a great opportunity to get ready for the class. |
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NEW GROUP REFORMER CLASSES!!!!
Fall Group Reformer Classes
Why Group Reformer? This is a fantastic, total body, safe workout! The apparatus supports your body and challenges you at the same time. This format uses your body weight plus springs which create resistance--never tried it? You are missing out! Ask us for a free demo class anytime.
We thank you for supporting the grand re-opening and new group reformer classes. These classes have open slots:
- Monday 12 noon, Mixed Level
- Monday 7:00 p.m., Mixed Level
- Tuesday 5:30 p.m, Mixed Level
- Thursday 7:00 p.m, Mixed Level
Don't see a slot you want--we will start a new class! Groups of three forming now. Email us your wishes/desires.
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Workshop:
Stop The Drip!
October 24th
3-5 p.m.
Announcing Women's Pelvic Health Workshop
Physical Therapist and Pilates Teacher, Sheila Whiteman will lead a workshop in Women's Pelvic Health, including issues of incontinence and prolapse.
Workshop Description:
Maybe you feel a few drops of urine when you cough or sneeze, maybe a few when you straighten your knees..... Urinary leakage is a very common problem for men and women due to several factors such as age, surgery, muscle weakness, cancers, and of course, good old childbirth. In this workshop we will discuss pelvic health and the importance of learning ways to reduce bladder leakage and other problems that are associated with weakness of the pelvic floor muscles.
We will review:
- Pelvic floor anatomy
- Types of urinary incontinence
- Pelvic pain and dysfunction
- Good bladder health
- Foods that can irritate the bladder
- How to perform a good pelvic floor contraction to truly strengthen the muscles
- How to protect your pelvic floor during exercise.
You can also register ONLINE by scrolling to the bottom of the
WORKSHOPS Tab.
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New:
Focused Friday Yoga
With Cristal Toribio
The series will be offered 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. as follows:
- Sept 18 Yoga For Shoulder Tension
- Oct 16 Pigeon Play
- Nov 13 Belly Busters
The registration link is open! You can also email or call us to register.
Cost: $35 each session
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Other Workshops this Fall!
Rainy Day Tai Chi with John Baylor
- September 19th, 4-6 p.m.
- Cost: $35
Roll Into Balance with Susan Spangler
 November 14th, 4-6 p.m.- Cost: $35
To REGISTER: go to the Workshops Tab and scroll to locate your selection.
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Make up Process
Open Slots This Week
A gentle reminder that if you plan to miss a GROUP class, please fill out a make up request form (located on the wall by the bathroom
OR online)
and leave it in the purple bin next to the Pilates room. If you can provide us with 48 hours notice of a planned absence, we are likely to be able to offer you a make up class. If you plan to miss a PRIVATE lesson, we require 24 hours notice--if you miss a lesson
with less than 24 hours notice, you are entitled to make up your lesson with a GROUP class, or a session in our relaxation room. Make up classes must be made within the current semester.
So, please help us with make ups and put them in writing,
either online, or on our make up form in the back of the group area.
Open Slots This Week,
REGULAR CLASSES:
- Monday Yogilates 5:30 p.m.
- NEW Monday Pilates Mat Express 6:30 p.m.
- NEW Monday Meditation 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday Gentle Flow Yoga 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday Pilates Mat Express 07:45 p.m.
- Saturday Yogilates 08:30 a.m.
- Saturday Pilates Mat Express 09:45 a.m.
Open Slots This Week, GROUP REFORMER STUDENTS ONLY:
- Tuesday 5:30, Mixed Level
- Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mixed Level
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. Intermediate Level
REMEMBER IF YOU CAN'T FIND A MAKE UP CLASS, YOU CAN SCHEDULE A SESSION ON THE HYDROMASSAGE THERAPY BED. 1 MISSED CLASS = A 20 MIN. SESSION. |
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Shayna's Six and
Dani's Eight
Don't forget, Shayna and Dani are here serving massage clients on:
Shayna's Six
- Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday 09:00 a.m.
- Saturday 10:30 a.m.
- Sunday 09:00 a.m
- Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Dani's Eight
- Monday 8:00 p.m.
- Monday 09:15 p.m.
- Wednesday 08:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 09:15 p.m.
- Saturday 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday 3:00 p.m.
These girls desire to fill these slots; so tell your family and friends!
Come to Open House to experience the FREE seated massage with them!
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Spinach-Zucchini Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
Oil (olive or coconut), 1 lemon, fresh spinach (as much as you like), 2 cloves of garlic chopped, 1 zucchini, sliced.
Preparation:
Heat oil in skillet, saute' garlic and sliced zucchini, until just softened, add in sea salt, pepper, zest of lemon, and spinach, saute a few more minutes until spinach softens. Finish with juice from lemon to taste.
You can easily transform this light side dish into a meal by topping with fried eggs or by adding leftover chicken or baked tofu.
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Planning Ahead
Group Classes
Important Dates
Fall Semester will run from:
August 17 to October 24
(10 weeks)
 Winter Semester will run from:
October 25 - to December 19
(8 weeks)
Holiday Break:
December 20th through January 3rd. There will be no classes during the break, however, teachers will be available for private lessons and therapists will be available for appointments.
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Support Local: A Better Plumber
We always like to share our good experiences with you! If you are looking for a good, honest, customer-focuses plumber, call John 301-994-1000--tell him that Pilates Plus Wellness sent you!
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Thought
Of
The Week:
Here's how you can help someone who might be suffering.
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Thank you for supporting the studio with your business and loyalty. As always, we are open to your ideas and feedback- email us anytime at
[email protected]
Yours in health,
Susan Spangler, Owner
Pilates Plus Wellness Center
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New "Shortie" Class
Body Sculpting With Bands
With Sheila Whiteman
9/15- 9/29
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Three Open Slots Left!
Join Physical Therapist and Fitness Instructor for this "shortie" session. Few workout tools beat the efficiency of the multitasking resistance band, this workout targets arm, legs, and abs! More important it works your muscles at a full range of motion, targeting parts that are often missed by free weights. Try something new, efficient, and safe!
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Seeking Real Men To Do Pilates!
Our teachers desire to start an all male Pilates class. Slots are avaialble for both Mat Classes and Group Reformer. We will offer classes at various times/days. If you are interested in an all male Pilates class--please email us at: [email protected]
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Fundamentals of Group
Reformer Classes
September 12, 11:30 a.m.
If you are interested in joining a Group Reformer Class, you must register for the Free Fundamentals of Group Reformer, the next FREE session in 9/12 at 11:30 a.m. Our next Group Reformer semester begins on 9/21/15.
To register, email the studio. If you want to join a class now, in progress, you can schedule a private session for $24.00 and JUMP into a class now. Classes with openings now are:
- Monday 12 noon
- Monday 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday 7:00 p.m.
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Are You Eating Under The Influence? E.U.I.?
Who Influences Your Eating And How?
Much of our eating is habitual, i.e. under the influence of of the environment.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Who triggers me to eat well?
- Who triggers me to indulge, overeat, go off diet/regime?
- Who gives me permission to be "bad"?
- Whose presence do I dope with by eating?
- Who is my "junk-food" person?
- Who is my "sweets" peson?
- Who in my life needs me to eat to connect with me?
- Who expresses their love for me through feeding me?
- Whose eating do I influence and how?
To gain addtional information of mindless eating check out this article:
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Leukemia Fundraiser
We are sponsoring a Leukemia Awareness drive to support a family in need. We never want to take advantage of your kindness; this story just might grab your heart. If time permits, check it out.
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Jessica Wagner, Health Coach
Good News!
Christian Helath and
Nutrition
Is Back!
Jessica has agreed to run this workshop in January 2016--to help start the new year right!
If you are interested in reserving a seat, please email us at [email protected]
Workshop Description:
Come learn how our custom designed Christian Health and Nutrition program holds the missing link to getting you UNSTUCK. We will show you that you can live healthfully and happily ever after....once and for all! Our program is designed to empower you to create positive change that lasts a lifetime. This talk is for everyone who wants to learn how our program is uniquely designed to upgrade their health. It's especially for those who know they need nutritional support to help them improve their physical condition, but who are afraid they cannot and will not manage changing their habits.
If you have a strong desire to create big change in the health of your body, but feel you just can't do what it takes, then come find out the missing link that will free you to make a lifestyle change! The missing link is our Health Coach's signature design, based on years of study integrating several different conventional and holistic nutrition models! You will not find these components all packaged together in other nutrition programs.
Here's the two-fold missing link that we'll cover with you:
1. The 5 nutritional components that will rewire your body's metabolism to deliver you the results you want. 2. The 5 spiritual components that will rewire your mind to perceive, believe, think, speak, and act in a new way that will free you to reach your health goals. This will include a guided goal setting activity.
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Physical Therapy Services
With LaToya Asher, D.P.T.
Right At Pilates Plus!
Don't Put Off That Nagging Feeling That You Need To Work On!
Announcing Physical Therapy Services at Pilates Plus!!
Dr. LaToya S. Asher will now be providing one-on-one, 55 minute physical therapy sessions at Pilates Plus.
First appointment:
After a thorough history taking, and initial evaluation and assessment of your condition is performed. Pertinent information is gathered to understand what your functional limitations are and how it impacts your life, and then a tailored treatment plan is designed to help you meet attainable goals.
Follow-up Appointment:
A whole body approach is followed to address the problems identified during the initial evaluation. Patients are reassessed every visit, to improve specificity of treatment selections and progress patients towards their goals.
Treatment:
Traditional physical therapy is augmented with the Pilate's equipment and exercises to improve therapeutic outcomes for a diverse patient population. Patients will receive a comprehensive combination of services that integrate orthopedic manual therapy, biomechanical counseling, kinesio taping, stretching, stabilization, and strengthening exercises.
What We Treat:
We understand that pain and injuries make normal activities difficult and stressful, and we want to help. Treatment is offered for a variety of conditions resulting from trauma, repetitive trauma, disease process, or age-related conditions. Pilates based rehabilitation is particularly effective for those with neck and back pain as it helps to eliminate forces that are irritating the patient, teaches postural awareness, core strengthening, and flexibility in order to engage in daily activities without pain. Athletes who incorporate Pilates into their rehab will improve body awareness, experience fewer injuries, enhance coordination, improve flexibility and strength, etc.
Whether you experiencing shoulder pain, knee pain, muscle weakness, or simply want to prevent injury in the future, schedule your initial evaluation today, began the journey to a better quality of life.
When?
LaToya will take new physical therapy clients on Saturday by appointment, and Tuesday and Thursday's from 12-4 p.m.
Look for her expanded hours soon!
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We Sell Local Eggs
We sell local, grass fed, free range eggs from happy chickens! $3.50. Get them now, prices in the spring will increase.
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Welcome New Clients
- Carey Taylor
- Ms. Fatima
- Anise Morton
Welcome Back!
- Dawn Starosta
- Debbie Lumpkins
We thank you for referring your friends and family.
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Facebook and YouTube
We would like to be your friend on
Facebook and invite you to our learning channel on
YouTube where you can find lots of FREE videos, homework exercises, and information about the studio. Don't see something you need--tell us and we will try to add your feedback. If you need a video of something to help you with your home practice, let us know, we are happy to help!
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Take advantage of our 3/$99 special. You get: Three private lessons (pilates, yoga, acupuncture, hypnosis, or nutrition counseling) with a certified teacher/therapist. You are entitled to three, half-hour sessions for $99.00. This rate is for newcomers only. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK THE $3/99 WILL BE OFFERED. OFFER EXPIRES ON 8/7--SESSIONS CAN BE SCHEDULE BEFORE 12/31/
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