Catch the early bird rate for Jillian Hessel’s phenomenal workshop “Asymmetric exercise for asymmetric bodies” in San Francisco April 25-27! Early bird rate ends 4/1! Jillian is one of the few Carola Trier and Kathy Grant teachers. Come take advantage of this rare and special opportunity in the Bay Area. Flyer: JH Registration form: JHReg Info: https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/workshops.
Catch the early bird rate for Jillian Hessel’s phenomenal workshop “Asymmetric exercise for asymmetric bodies” in San Francisco April 25-27! Early bird rate ends 3/1! Flyer: JH Info: https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/workshops.
I am looking forward to teaching in London 3/7 -10 and Florence 3/13 -16 in March! Flyers:London Florence Info: info@peakperformancepilates.com https://peakperformancepilates.com/education/workshops
It is nice to see the skaters moving their arms from their wings: Yuzuru Hanyu, Patrick Chan, Mao Asada, Carolina Kostner. The elegance and projection of Carolina and Mao and the sheer joy of movement and projection of Meryl Davis and Charlie White is astounding. The different focus levels work. Daisuke Takahashi and Jason Brown have superb, varying focus levels. We’ll be covering the wings and projection in the workshops in London and Firenze so enjoy these gorgeous athletes that are exquisite. Yulia Lipnitskaya needs to learn such projection in order to be interesting to watch.. she looks blank.
Pure examples of “floppy specificity” and poetry in motion: Yuzuru Hanyu (Japanese skater) and Patrick Chan (Canadian skater). Enjoy!
It is cheap, delicious and quick to eat nutritious foods. At our Farmer’s Market it costs $5 for 3 large heads of yummy, nutty kale. It takes only a few minutes to wash, cut and steam or saute. If you saute you can add pistachios or pine nuts and dried cranberries. I keep hearing that it is expensive to eat organic and healthy food, and that people don’t have time to prepare such food. This is not true. We are lucky in California to have farmer’s markets all year round. You can roast vegetables which brings out some incredible flavors. You can try sprinkling toasted sesame oil, walnut oil or olive oil over your winter vegetables and serve them with quinoa or lentils. For a snack you can roll up kale in a piece of ham (or vice versa), or place the ham pieces in the vegetables. In the winter, try to eat warm food. If you prepare a lot of vegetables at a time, they are very nice warmed up for a snack or for lunch too.
Jennifer Stacey, MS and Dr. Gotz Lehle will teach in London, England March 7-10, 2014. Flyer: London Friday, 7 March 2:30pm-5:30pm – Classical Mat integrating the wisdom of the Pilates’ Elders. Saturday, 8 March – 10am-1pm – Squish or Stretch? Recognizing and optimizing the Stretch Reflex in Pilates. Saturday, 8 March , 2pm-5pm – Kathy Grant’s Intriguing Mat Skills Workshop. Sunday, 9 March – Releasing the Ribcage & Honoring the Psoas – 10am-5 pm co-taught with Dr. Gotz Lehle, MD. Jennifer will be teaching private and semi-private sessions on Monday, March 10. To register for private and semi private classes: Tisha Harrington tisha@kingscrossstudios.co.uk
Sleep is an important part of staying healthy and looking good. If you lack sleep or are stressed your tummy can get puffy and distends out (they call it “cortisol belly”). It is very obvious with some of my clients. I can tell when they have not slept well or are stressed. This will dimish your ability to use your center. Lacking sleep interferes in hormones and can increase the urge to eat and snack more. So the key to performance is getting enough sleep. When I have a consultation with Dr. Wonson for acupuncture, I can pull in my belt 2 more holes after the session, as well as feeling calm!
We are excited to announce that the 2014 European Pilates + Vacation (tm) Retreat will be held at the luxurious Villa Ribeira do Banho in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal, July 18 – 25, 2014! It is only 20 minutes from both the south and west coast – the smooth sands and seaside resorts of the south coast and the cliffs and Roman and Moorish fishing villages of the wild Atlantic coast! The villa and it’s wonderful gardens and views of the hills and ocean is located at the base of the Monchique mountains near the idyllic village of Caldas de Monchique with its renown Roman Spa where you can take the waters and have treatments. You can even take boat tours looking for dolphins and snorkeling. South Portugal boasts over 60 scenic golf courses. Sign up early. Space is limited. Last year was sold out with a waiting list. Please contact Jennifer for information. https://peakperformancepilates.com/retreats/ info@peakperformancepilates.com Flyer: Portugal flyer 2014 fin
Alex Siragusa, Jennifer Stacey. Sit Twist. copyright 2007 Jennifer Stacey.
Jennifer Stacey, MS will be teaching workshops, private and semi-private sessions in Florence, Italy March 13 – 16, 2014 at Body Balance Studio bodybalancestudio.it. Saturday, March 15, 11 am – 6 pm co taught with Dr. Gotz Lehle, MD: Managing and Preventing Neck Problems and Honoring the Spine. Sunday, March 16: 10 am – 2 pm Pilates from the Wings. 3pm – 5 pm Intriguing Mat Skills from Kathy Grant including her Cats and Laterals. Jennifer will be available to teach private and semi-privates sessions Thursday and Friday March 13, 14. She will teach a Classic Pilates Mat class on friday evening integrating the skills and images of the Elders. 12 PMA 
CECs will be provided. The workshop will be taught in English with Italian translation. Contact Jennifer if you are interested in attending any of these weekends. info@peakperformancepilates.com Flyer:Florence https://peakperformancepilates.com/workshops For flyers in Italian please go to the Body Balance website.
