Thursday, January 24, 2013

Workshops at the studio

We have lots of workshops this month. Check them out!

Beginning Pilates Workshop
Saturday, January 26th
11:00am-1:00pm $35

The perfect starting point for all brand new or returning Pilates students! In this 2 hour workshop learn all the fundamentals of Pilates; breath awareness, core engagement, and proper body alignment. We will spend time on basics, giving each participant a chance to really understand how to engage your core and how to use your breath with movement. We will cover how to adapt Pilates exercises to meet your body's particular needs. All levels of ability are welcome. Learning these basic principals of core engagement will enhance all of your daily activities and free you of back pain!



A Taste of Yoga~In-depth study series with Lorri
Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm
$35 for an individual workshop
$95 for 3 of the series-$10 savings (please choose which 3 classes you will attend at time of purchase)
$150 for all 5 in the series-$25 savings!
In this series of workshops, we will take a look at the philosophy behind the asana. Each session is designed as a stand-alone lecture and experiential class where you will learn a deeper meaning of yoga as it relates to particular topics. We will explore each selected topic through a practice of yoga postures which will serve to enhance our understanding of the philosophical concepts. Tap into the energetic qualities of this ancient art and science---immerse yourself in the wisdom and power of yoga. Yoga experience is not necessary, but is highly recommended. Beginners welcome! Hand-outs will be provided. 

Feb 1 - Ahimsa/Lovingkindness
Mar 1 - Pranayama/Mindfulness
Apr 5 - Santosha/Contentment
May 3 - Balancing Emotions with Forward Bends
Jun 7 - Raga/Desire 


In the first session of the series, we will look at Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the first limb of yoga, the yamas. The first of the yamas is ahimsa, translated as non-harming. We will explore the concept of non-harming as it relates to others and, through asana, as it relates to ourselves. We'll also examine the related idea of Lovingkindness and experience a Lovingkindness meditation.

Register for workshops here or call Ruth @ 206-914-0112

It's been awhile...

A year, to be exact. Geesh! In the last year I have added Pilates Instructor to my business card. In March of 2012 I started Pilates training with STOTT Pilates. I work at a Pilates studio, so it seemed like the natural direction to move in. I have witnessed pretty amazing things with the help of Pilates and I wanted to be apart of it. It's different from Yoga, but they go well together. They both teach breath and body awareness along with proper body alignment. Pilates also teaches you how to really engage your core, and the things you learn in class can be applied to whatever you're doing outside of class. Whether it's weight lifting or baby lifting, it will teach you how to prepare your body before you move it. I also started teaching Barefoot Fusion at the studio. Its a combo of Yoga, Pilates, and lots of cardio-lunges, squats, kickboxing & planks. Super fun class set to fun music and lots of sweat;]

Here is my current schedule at Corestar Pilates:

Monday 6:45-8pm-Candlelight Yoga-suitable for all levels
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm-Pilates Mat-suitable for beginners as well as some Pilates experience
Friday 9:45-11am-Gentle Yoga-slower pace, lots of props
Saturday 8:30-9:30am-Barefoot Fusion