THE UPCOMING SUMMER SCHEDULE IS IN THE WORKS

Regular Principals and Movement classes

Specialty classes including classes for younger aged participants

Body Changes for Group and Individual Nutritional Counseling Private sessions available to fit your schedule.

We are always open to input! Let us know of any specific requests.

Body Harmonics Instructor Certification Living Well Pilates

Margot McKinnon, studio director of Body Harmonics in Toronto, will be instructing our Matwork Foundation class on May 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Don't miss this chance of a lifetime!

Call us to register now! For additional courses at
Body Harmonics
Toronto click here.

Living Well Pilates Wear Is Here!

Be the first to show off a great looking t-shirt from Living Well Pilates!

Let your friends know how amazing Pilates is and for three people who sign up, you win a shirt!

Also Available: women's or men's t-shirt $25 women's cami top $35 women's capris $40 *S, M, LG, XL *taxes not included.

MS WALK TEAM FANTASTIC

Thanks to everyone on Team Fantastic for making a difference for people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their families

It was lots of fun, and great exercise too! Are you running on empty? Fill up with a Pilates workshop!

Taking place Saturday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, these workshops require no previous Pilates experience, so bring a friend too!

Pilates for Runners

April 29th Call 905-847-0707 to register today!

Cost is $35 + GST and includes a 20 minute routine you can take with you to practice at home.

We Value Our Students!

The demands our bodies face change from day to day, and our bodies transform over time.

There are many issues that can affect the way you feel during your Pilates studies.

We want to hear from you!

Tell us what happened through your day. Keep your instructors informed of any issues or changes.

This helps us to assess your needs and develop safe and enjoyable classes for each individual.

Our purpose is to be here for you!

NEW SATURDAY MORNING CLASS

Living Well Pilates now offers a Small Equipment Class on Saturday morning at 9:00 am.

This class is open to all levels, and is a wonderful complement to your regular Pilates study.

Quote of the Month

"This time, like any time, is a good time; if only we know what to do with it." - anonymous

WHAT PILATES MEANS TO US

At Living Well Pilates, we believe in Pilates for all bodies.

We practice total mind body fitness that teaches body awareness and biomechanics for graceful movement, greater strength, and increased flexibility.

Our goal is to help you improve all areas of your life with a structurally sound body.

Eve Gentry, a master teacher of movement who studied with Joseph Pilates for over twenty years, established the style of Pilates we teach at Living Well.

Eve worked with people in post-injury and illness situations, developing ways for people with limited possibilities to move pain free, increasing strength, endurance and mobility.

We follow Eve's example by evolving into the classical exercises from a focus on the fundamental forms of movement.

In this way, Pilates becomes integrated overall body conditioning.

Imagine your body as the house in which your inner self lives.

When we build this house, we must begin with a strong foundation. Without it, we can not proceed to raise the walls or attach the roof.

Practicing Pilates is like building your house.

First, we lay a strong foundation of body awareness and correct form.

Then we proceed to construct the walls with a sound knowledge of the fundamental movements.

Only then can we attach a roof of progressively challenging classical exercises.

At Living Well Pilates, we guide you in laying a strong foundation for your exercises, whatever level you are at.

APRIL FEATURE EXERCISE:
QUADRUPED ARM/LEG REACH

Demonstration courtesy of Ingrid Humphreys, Living Well Pilates Instructor

Inhale:

Ribcage expands, spine lengthens and widens.

Exhale:

Soften breastbone and draw abdominals in and up. Maintain neutral and glide opposite arm and leg long.

Glide the gesturing limbs upward.

Pelvis and spine remain neutral.

Chest and back wide.

Feel diagonal support of opposite limbs.

Inhale:

Ribcage expands, spine lengthens and widens as gesture limbs lower to the floor with control.

Maintain a neutral pelvis and spine as you draw the gesturing limbs back to their start positions.

To learn this exercise, its modifications and variations, book a private session at the studio (905)847.0707.

RECIPE CLUB

Sunny Spinach Salad

6 cups of fresh baby spinach
1 cup julienne carrots, raw
2 cups julienne sweet red peppers
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced rings

Dressing:

1/4 cup light olive oil or flaxseed oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1 can mandarin oranges

Put oil, juice and oranges in a container with a lid and shake vigorously.

Wash and dry baby spinach and fill large salad bowl. Toss with carrots, peppers, and dressing.

Garnish with sunflower seeds and onion rings. Serve immediately.

*To last longer, keep dressing in a separate container until ready to serve.

Send your favorite recipes to us and we may publish them in an upcoming newsletter!


THE UPCOMING SUMMER SCHEDULE IS IN THE WORKS Regular Principals and Movement classes Specialty classes including classes for younger aged participants Body Changes for Group and Individual Nutritional Counseling Private sessions available to fit your schedule. We are always open to input! Let us know of any specific requests. Body Harmonics Instructor Certification Living Well Pilates Margot McKinnon, studio director of Body Harmonics in Toronto, will be instructing our Matwork Foundation class on May 5th, 6th, and 7th. Don't miss this chance of a lifetime! Call us to register now! For additional courses at Body Harmonics Toronto click here. Living Well Pilates Wear Is Here! Be the first to show off a great looking t-shirt from Living Well Pilates! Let your friends know how amazing Pilates is and for three people who sign up, you win a shirt! Also Available: women's or men's t-shirt $25 women's cami top $35 women's capris $40 S, M, LG, XL taxes not included. MS WALK TEAM FANTASTIC Thanks to everyone on Team Fantastic for making a difference for people living with Multiple Sclerosis and their families It was lots of fun, and great exercise too! Are you running on empty? Fill up with a Pilates workshop! Taking place Saturday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, these workshops require no previous Pilates experience, so bring a friend too! Pilates for Runners April 29th Call 905-847-0707 to register today! Cost is $35 + GST and includes a 20 minute routine you can take with you to practice at home. We Value Our Students! The demands our bodies face change from day to day, and our bodies transform over time. There are many issues that can affect the way you feel during your Pilates studies. We want to hear from you! Tell us what happened through your day. Keep your instructors informed of any issues or changes. This helps us to assess your needs and develop safe and enjoyable classes for each individual. Our purpose is to be here for you! NEW SATURDAY MORNING CLASS Living Well Pilates now offers a Small Equipment Class on Saturday morning at 9:00 am. This class is open to all levels, and is a wonderful complement to your regular Pilates study. Quote of the Month "This time, like any time, is a good time; if only we know what to do with it." - anonymous		WHAT PILATES MEANS TO US At Living Well Pilates, we believe in Pilates for all bodies. We practice total mind body fitness that teaches body awareness and biomechanics for graceful movement, greater strength, and increased flexibility. Our goal is to help you improve all areas of your life with a structurally sound body. Eve Gentry, a master teacher of movement who studied with Joseph Pilates for over twenty years, established the style of Pilates we teach at Living Well. Eve worked with people in post-injury and illness situations, developing ways for people with limited possibilities to move pain free, increasing strength, endurance and mobility. We follow Eve's example by evolving into the classical exercises from a focus on the fundamental forms of movement. In this way, Pilates becomes integrated overall body conditioning. Imagine your body as the house in which your inner self lives. When we build this house, we must begin with a strong foundation. Without it, we can not proceed to raise the walls or attach the roof. Practicing Pilates is like building your house. First, we lay a strong foundation of body awareness and correct form. Then we proceed to construct the walls with a sound knowledge of the fundamental movements. Only then can we attach a roof of progressively challenging classical exercises. At Living Well Pilates, we guide you in laying a strong foundation for your exercises, whatever level you are at. APRIL FEATURE EXERCISE: QUADRUPED ARM/LEG REACH Demonstration courtesy of Ingrid Humphreys, Living Well Pilates Instructor Inhale: Ribcage expands, spine lengthens and widens. Exhale: Soften breastbone and draw abdominals in and up. Maintain neutral and glide opposite arm and leg long. Glide the gesturing limbs upward. Pelvis and spine remain neutral. Chest and back wide. Feel diagonal support of opposite limbs. Inhale: Ribcage expands, spine lengthens and widens as gesture limbs lower to the floor with control. Maintain a neutral pelvis and spine as you draw the gesturing limbs back to their start positions. To learn this exercise, its modifications and variations, book a private session at the studio (905)847.0707. RECIPE CLUB Sunny Spinach Salad 6 cups of fresh baby spinach 1 cup julienne carrots, raw 2 cups julienne sweet red peppers 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced rings Dressing: 1/4 cup light olive oil or flaxseed oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 can mandarin oranges Put oil, juice and oranges in a container with a lid and shake vigorously. Wash and dry baby spinach and fill large salad bowl. Toss with carrots, peppers, and dressing. Garnish with sunflower seeds and onion rings. Serve immediately. *To last longer, keep dressing in a separate container until ready to serve. Send your favorite recipes to us and we may publish them in an upcoming newsletter!


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