Are You Breathing?
In the
last several days, since New Orleans fell, I feel like I've stopped breathing. I've been watching
CNN with my breath held and teeth clenched, waiting for the next horrific
development. And while I believe it is important to be informed and connected, I know
I am a bit of a bad news junky. That's why I had to put myself on
a plan. My feel-better plan is always the same: more Pilates and yoga, more 12-step
meetings, less television, sugar and caffeine.
When I quit
breathing and quit moving, I literally don't know what to do. I lose clarity
and hope. When I get into right action, I can always figure out the next right
thing. One of the worst things about emotionally coping with this disaster in the Gulf States is that it is hard to discern what is
the next right thing. But thanks to teacher Brian Magnarini, I know one thing we can do.
Brian is organizing a drive with Matthew 25, a Blue Ash ministry dedicated to fulfilling
Matthew 25: 31-46 -- "to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give drink to the
thirsty, shelter the homeless and visit the sick and imprisoned." This organization collects and ships goods
year-round and has already sent a shipment to the New Orleans
area. Read more here. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1998/10/13/loc_matthew13.html
Please bring
cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, diapers, water and
non-perishable food to either the Oakley or Downtown studio and Brian will make sure the items
go directly to Matthew 25 and in turn, to the hardest hit areas in
the Gulf region.
And keep
breathing. Stay in right action and take care of yourself. We will
all do the right thing when it becomes clear what that is. If they need money,
we send it. If they need supplies, we'll send it. And
if they need volunteers, we'll go. But we need the clarity and good health
to be able to understand how to be of the greatest possible service, here
in our community and for the world.
So rather than
missing a class this week, take an extra one and help us make a donation to
the Red Cross. Between now and September 18th, for every person over our
average weekly attendance of 270, we will donate $10
to the Red Cross.
Breath. Move. Give. That's our 3-step plan to work through this
together.
Stacy Sims
True Body Project
Update
This summer, I had the amazing opportunity
to work with 13 extraordinary teenage girls in a pilot program called the True Body
Project. Please visit www.truebodyproject.org more information and to see the wonderful press coverage we received. Also, check out the September 7th cover story for City
Beat this week by yoga and True Body teacher Donna Covrett!
And please join us on
Thursday, September 22nd at 7 pm at the Cincinnati Art Museum (DeWitt entrance) as
we premiere the True Body Project documentary film by April Martin and
Selena Burks and/or on Friday, September 23rd at 7 pm at Joseph Beth Books
in Rookwood for a reading/signing
of the 214-page literary journal the girls created over the summer. You can
help more girls in future True Body programs if you order a special edition book, signed by
the girls and packaged with a DVD of the documentary. And soon,
you'll be able to purchase a special True Body charm, created by
client Sarah Squeri. Details on the
special edition book orders.
If you are interested in joining a group of women
for a True Body leadership experience this fall, let me know at
stacy@truebodyproject.org Or if you are interested in other True Body
experiences or donating funds to this non-profit agency dedicated to helping
girls and women connect to their bodies, their voices and their strength, don't hesitate to email or call my cell at 470-5548.
More Ball
Classes
If you
haven't tried a ball class yet, we have more opportunities for you to give it
a try. It is a great workout and it is a lot of fun, not to mention a really
excellent Pilates workout. The ball demands that you work the correct muscles,
helping to focus the mind and balance the body. It is the best priced
"equipment" class you can take! It is $10 per class or $80 for 10 classes. You
can use your pass at our two new off-site classes too. See schedule
below:
Please do let
us know in advance if you can attend (or have to cancel your reservation) so
we can make sure to have enough space for you.
Tuesdays at 6 pm starting 9/20 at the YWCA of Greater
Cincinnati located Downtown
Wednesdays at 6 pm starting 9/21 at the Melrose YMCA
located in Walnut Hills
Thursdays at 6 pm at our Downtown studio
Sundays at 10 am at our Downtown studio
Class
Updates!
Due to popular demand, the
Monday and Friday 8 am classes in Oakley will me moving to 9 am starting
Monday 9/12. Get a little extra sleep, battle a little less traffic, and get
your morning Pilates in!
Our 6 pm
Tuesday night Yoga class Downtown, will also be undergoing a few minor
changes. It's now Traditional Flow Yoga - Mixed Level (Although not
recommended for those brand new to yoga, a strong Pilates or dance background
will ease you into this class). And now, the Pilates Mat and Ball Class
package extends to include Traditional Flow Yoga! Cost is $80 for a 10 session
pass or $10 per individual session. So Mix it up and receive a total body
conditioning with Pilates and Yoga
classes.
A Warm Pendleton
Pilates Welcome To ...
It has been a busy month! Since our last newsletter,
43 new clients have started with us! We are happy to welcome Barb Leitow,
Alisha Trammell, Michelle Taylor, Keith Brown, Kathy Pratt, Amine Bitar, Sid
Khosla, Regina Hall, Lisa Brown, Tim Hart, Greg Schano, Clara Martin, Amanda
Clark, Lisa Miller, Victoria Lore, Mary King, Carol Sarver, Joe Prus, Maryl
Smith, Sam Huttenbauer, Elysa Wynn, Susan Hiles-Meadows, Leslie Alexandria,
Kim Davis, Joan Carroll, Nicole Fish, Cathy Wasson, Don Sparks, Stavra
Xanthakos, Laura Carr, Alli Bouffard, Johnny Davis, Kerry Gardiner, Jennifer
Murphy, Vernon Chamberlain, Tim Bunch, Emily Husband, Denis Menke, Hedy
Gregory, Derek Mize, Marci Koch, Ellen Air, Laura Wilson, and Ashleigh
Padgett.
Pilates on
Tour
Balanced Body brings Pilates on Tour to
Cincinnati on October 8th and 9th. Check out www.pilates.com the event
schedule. If you wish to attend one of the day-long workshops and learn from
the some of the nation's most exciting Pilates professionals, call the toll-free number
and tell them you are with Pendleton Pilates. They have offered us a group discount to help
make the workshop even more affordable.
We have been assured that so
long as you have some Reformer experience, you will be in good shape at the
conference.
Let Us Convert You to An Unlimited Package!
Nearly 30 of our clients are enjoying the benefit of
Unlimited Pilates and Yoga by signing up for our six-month or year-long
Unlimited Package. This package entitles you to unlimited Group Reformer
classes, XXX Reformer classes, Ball Classes, Mat Classes, and Yoga classes.
You can contract with us to purchase a six-month package for $185 per month or
a year package for $160 a month.
If you're regularly coming at least twice a week, you'll benefit from
this package! For more details, contact Shannon at 478-3232.
Welcome
New Teachers!
Congratulations the
Summer, 2005 graduating class. John Goettle, Beth Arcuino, Anne Texter, Kay
Kaple, Alexis Weaver, Jodi Cabanas and Jenna Lewis did a fantastic job. I'm
sure you will enjoy their classes. And please welcome the Fall, 2005 class of
Teacher Training students: Shaelynn Palmer, Kim Lauch, Gayle Anderson,
Stephanie Webster, Jasmine Hughes, Gayle Lehman, and Manuela Schmidt.
Our Fall class starts
Saturday, September 10th and we have one spot left. If you are interested in
the four-month program, please contact Shannon at 478-3232 right away. Or you
consider joining us in January.
Pendleton
Pilates