Premier Pilates & Yoga
53 Mountain Blvd, Warren
(908) 754 5901


Deborah@Yoga-n-Pilates.com
www.Yoga-n-Pilates.com
www.PremierPilates.net

Dear Client,

     The snowy weather outside has made us all long for warmer days ahead. As the snow blankets our area it can be hard to remember those warm summer days and how it feels to not have the winter stiffness. The gray skies outside and the bone-chilling winds can all be downright depressing and hard on the body.

     Our clients tell us that they are able to feel well this season thanks to Pilates and Yoga. Warming the core, spreading body-awareness, and stretching and strengthening muscles, all central to Pilates & Yoga, all have been shown to release body's natural endorphins.

    All forms of exercise offered at our studio are effective tools for easing and relaxing the mind while strengthening the body - physically, emotionally, and spiritually!

    So come in, take a class, feel good, and help you body take care of itself! 

                                                         Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

IN THIS ISSUE:  
 
 
Classes Come & Classes Go -
      March Schedule Changes
Budokon - Jennifer Aniston's workout
      returns to our studio!
 
Iron Yoga Workshop:
        BYOW - Bring Your Own Weights!
      
 Sunday March 18th at 11AM
Free Class of The Month: Budokon
       
March 7th at 6PM

CLASSES COME &
    CLASSES GO - Schedule changes for March


A fully updated schedule is attached to this email or it can be downloaded here


   We've also added some new classes:

Mommy & Me Yoga
  
with Gillian, Wednesdays at 3PM
  (for babies 3-8 months)

Prenatal Yoga Workshops
 
 - Mondays at 6PM
  - Feb 19th - March 26th

Budokon Bootcamp is Back!
 - Starting March 7th
 - Wednesdays 6-7PM
 - RUN AS A REGULAR CLASS,
     NOT A WORKSHOP

"Core & More" Class
 
 - Mondays 9:30-10:45AM
  - Class focused specifically on
    the core, arms, buns & thighs
  - Be prepared to SWEAT!

Vinyasa Yoga with Carly
   - Wednesdays 9:30-10:45
   - Smooth-flowing Yoga practice
   - Great for Yogis and Yoginis of
       all skill levels
  - Special emphasis on core
       strengthening

 

Pilates Yoga Fusion
       
with Carly
  - Fridays 9:30-10:45
  - Incorporates Pilates props 
     (magic circles, TheraBands)
  - An excellent class for all!

BUDOKON BOOTCAMP IS BACK:
       Hollywood's fitness craze
       returns to our studio in full force!


   Budokon is back by popular demand. We introduced this class a year ago and it was much loved by those students who got a chance to take it. The workshop structure, however, was too rigid for many of our clients. We listened and are changing this aspect of the Budokon Bootcamp.

    From Match 7th onward, this class will run like any other mat class in our studio. This means, that if you have never tried a class at our studio you do a trial class for only $10. If you have a mat class card ($150 for 10 classes) you can use it towards this class. You can also do drop-ins and only pay $20 per class. We hope that this will entice you and our other clients to give this excellent class a try.

    We include below some information on Budokon to remind everyone on what it's all about. Also, feel free to read the article published in The Courier News on Budokon at our studio.


      Budokon, has become Hollywood's latest fitness craze. Actress Rene Russo was the first convert to this fusion of yoga, martial arts and meditation and was swiftly followed by Courtney Cox, also of Friends fame, and her actor husband, David Arquette, who then both recommended it to Jennifer Aniston.

      The literal translation of Budokon is "the way of the spiritual warrior." Budokon is a fusion of Power Yoga, Martial Arts and Meditation in one complete system. This system develops strength of the body, sharpness of the mind, and serenity of the spirit.

      The four main elements of the Budokon system are mind, body, spirit and power.
 


Oksana Fitzmaurice with
Budokon Founder Cameron Shayne

 We are the only studio in New Jersey to have a Budokon-certified instructor who was trained by Kancho Shayne, the personal Budokon instructor to Jennifer Aniston. 

      Budokon allows a person of any physical condition to experience martial arts and yoga in a noncompetitive and holistically beneficial way. Budokon is a union of yin (feminine) and yang (masculine) energies. Yin energy arises from yoga practice (stillness). Yang energy arises from martial arts practice (explosive movement). Stillness of the mind is achieved through meditation. The practice of Budokon brings your mind, body, and spirit together in a harmonious union.

      Budokon classes are high energy fast paced classes that are excellent for improving your cardiovascular, building lean muscle, and developing your self-esteem. The combination of 30 minutes of flexibility-enhancing yoga, followed by another 30 minutes of body-toning karate kicks is topped off by meditation. This high energy atmosphere keeps most people coming back for more.

Class Rates: Trial (new clients only) - $10, Drop-in - $20,
    or use the Group Class Card - $150 for 10 classes

IRON YOGA WORKSHOP:
    Carly's Challenging New 2-Hour Workshop
        featuring Yoga with Weights
    SUNDAY MARCH 18th @ 11AM

     Iron Yoga is the latest breakthrough in mind-body exercise; integrating the mindfulness of yoga with the physical culture of bodybuilding.

     Yoga has the power to transform peoples lives and empower individuals in ways that working out alone simply couldn't. Combine the two and its empowering.

     Building on the strengths of both disciplines, this user-friendly system combines breath based yoga postures, held in accurate alignment, while simultaneously working out with lightweight ankle and or hand-held free weights.

     Iron Yoga utilizes 1-, 3-, and maximum up to 5 lb hand held and/or ankle weights. The ankle weights are strapped on, and the hand held weights are gently held. Not every exercise uses both ankle and hand weights at the same time, but some do.

     The weights stabilize your body and encourage you to feel the action of the yoga practice itself. The exercises combine and synchronize the balance of hard and soft, strength and grace, and stability and flexibility, so that your entire body is engaged in a challenging and exciting new way.

     Iron Yoga promotes healing and repair of the muscle tissues. The focus is not purely on using the weights, but rather on the connection between the breath, body, and mind. 

Cost: If you have a mat class card with us, you can use that to take this class.

If you are interested in the class, but don't have a card with us, you may still participate in this excellent workshop for only $20/person.

Each exercise is designed to:

Prevent injuries

Stimulating blood flow to the muscles

Prepare you mentally and physically

Gently coax flexibility

Get more muscles acting at one time

High intensity exercises feel safe and
        easier

Endless exercise options...it's never
        boring

  Will slow you down and bring
        you into each moment fully

     So come and discover Yoga with light ankle and hand-held weights during this amazing two hour workshop with Carly.

      Learn the techniques to help you improve your lean muscle mass, increase metabolism, and stimulate weight loss. 

     This fun and playful workshop is open to all levels! 

     So bring your own weights and be prepared to sweat! 

1 or 2 lb ankle weights and 1, 2, or 3 lb hand weights are recommended. You can experience and enjoy the workshop even without the weights!

What: Iron Yoga Workshop
When
: Sunday, March 18th @ 11AM

FREE CLASS OF THE MONTH

We invite all our students
to try Oksana's exciting new
Budokon Bootcamp Class
on Wednesday March 7th at 6PM

     As always, please let us know in advance if you think you might be attending this free class.

Dear Client,

     I hope you've found this newsletter enjoyable. We have a lot of terrific new classes and workshops and I truly hope that you get to experience them firsthand. Stay warm and take good care of your body!

See you soon,

Deborah Harris
Studio Owner

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