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Are you new to Pilates, feeling out of shape, or dealing with common conditions (such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or cranky knees) that need a little extra attention? Then, this is the series for you. Don’t be intimidated by Pilates. Rashida will guide you through a gentler, slightly slower, and more intentional version of our Pilates Equipment class on the Reformer and Tower and provide modifications, as needed. Moving a little slower and more consciously helps ensure you’re doing the exercises correctly and getting the most out of your classes. Focusing on form and control will help you progress during the series and beyond. Don’t be fooled by the name “Gentle Pilates”. You will still work hard, build strength and flexibility, and get all the other mind-body benefits of Pilates. Note: This series is not appropriate for individuals with serious injuries or chronic pain/conditions. We would love to see you for a Private lesson instead!

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Private lessons with our new Apprentice, Jen Ambrose, are now available to book for only $50 per lesson. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to improve your health and fitness and participate in the development of a new teacher. You may know Jen as one of our outstanding Front Desk Administrators. She is also a Pilates lover. She was inspired to pursue teaching Pilates after seeing the benefits first-hand, beginning her own practice, and falling in love with the life-changing work we do. She wants to help others transform their lives and find whole-body health, balance, and focus through Pilates. We are thrilled to accept Jen into the PCOR Apprenticeship Program, as she completes the Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification. We have no doubt that she will flourish as a Pilates Teacher with our guidance and support. As part of Jen’s training, she is required to complete hundreds of hours of practice teaching to hone her skills. She will begin teaching Private lessons on Thursdays starting October 5. The only requirement is that you be a healthy, injury-free individual suitable to be working with an instructor in training.

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Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. If you’ve been sitting too much or feel stiff when you stand, then you probably have tight hips and need this series. Hours of sitting shortens and weakens the hip muscles, which can cause low back pain, knee pain, and bad posture. Join Susan for this progressive course to relieve your pain and learn how to release tension through targeted stretching and strengthening of the hips – including the hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, and inner and outer hip muscles. You will develop a greater awareness and appreciation of the more than 20 muscles that cross the hip joint, and you’ll learn valuable exercises to improve your flexibility and stability. You will also learn the secret to sculpting your hips and thighs, which is all about stabilization and technique. We’ll use a few simple props, including a tennis ball and resistance band. You’ll leave feeling stronger, standing taller, sitting more comfortably, and moving freely!

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Private lessons with our Apprentice, Kristen Philbrook, are now available to book for only $50 per lesson. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to improve your health and fitness and participate in the development of a new teacher. Kristen has been a PCOR client for 7 years, and her progress as a student has been extraordinary. Her personal journey with Pilates and the positive impacts it has had on her health and fitness inspired a deep desire to teach. She brings a rich background in teaching, including a Master’s in Special Education, a B.S. in Early Childhood Development, experience providing training and support to instructors working with youth with disabilities, and several years as an ice skating instructor. We are thrilled to accept her into the PCOR Apprenticeship Program, as she completes the Peak Pilates Comprehensive Certification. We have no doubt that she will flourish as a Pilates Teacher with our guidance and support. As part of Kristen’s training, she is required to complete hundreds of hours of practice teaching to hone her skills. She will begin teaching Private lessons on Saturdays starting September 9. The only requirement is that you be a healthy, injury-free individual suitable to be working with an instructor in training.

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Do you have a regular bodywork practice? YOU SHOULD. WHY? Because the health and condition of your body’s tissue (muscle, connective, nervous, and epithelial) affects almost every aspect of your body’s movement, function, and sensation, including your ability to build strength. In this workshop, Beth Davis will introduce you to her transformative self-bodywork practice. Over the course of 40 years as a movement educator and 25 years as a Licensed Therapeutic Massage Therapist, Beth has developed a unique combination of stretching, foam rolling, myofascial release, self-massage, and breathing techniques that empower you to release tension and discomfort in your body, relieve aches and pains, and unwind your mind.  All you need is a mat and a few simple tools.

• Relieve pain
• Improve muscle tone and strength
• Increase flexibility and joint mobility
• Experience better sleep, mood, and energy
• Improve circulation and breathing

This workshop lays the foundation for Beth’s weekly Stretch, Roll & Release class starting on Sep 21. If you register for the workshop, you’ll get early access to sign up for the class before we open it to the public.

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We hear about core muscles and core strength all the time, but most people know very little about the most important core muscle, the “abdominal corset” (aka the transversus abdominis), which plays a crucial role in almost every aspect of your body’s movement and support. When it’s strong and conditioned, it:

• Reduces back pain
• Prevents injuries
• Makes day-to-day activities easier
• Improves athletic performance
• Tightens the waist

Join Aliyah Hatcher, PCOR Founder, Owner and Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, and Patrick Wenning, Restore Motion Physical Therapist and Certified Integrated Manual Therapist, for a crash course in how to identify, activate, and strengthen your abdominal corset. Pilates equipment is especially suited for this, because the springs load the core with resistance and trigger the muscles to engage.

• Patrick will explain the fundamentals of the abdominal corset and teach you techniques to activate it. 
• Aliyah will share and teach Pilates exercises on the equipment (with volunteers from the audience) that specifically target the abdominal corset and build core strength and stability.

Come ready to learn and explore the unique benefits of Pilates equipment, participate in exercise demos, ask questions, and have fun!

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Even if you can’t make it as scheduled, you can still get the recorded classes with Live Virtual/Recorded sign up. Do you want greater strength and definition in your shoulders, arms, and upper body? This is the series for you! The secret to powerful arms and shoulders is building strength in your upper back and stability in your shoulder structure. Join Susan for this progressive course to address weakness and pain and improve your muscle tone and posture with a variety of exercises and stretches that increase stability, build lean muscles, and release tension. Using simple props, such as a resistance band and light hand weights, Susan will focus on proper form and alignment to ensure each movement is targeted and effective. You will leave standing taller, stronger and more at ease in your mind and body!

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