I read this article by Adam Grant last year, and he recently released a new Ted talk on the same subject. Funnily enough, I came across it right as I was finding myself in (another) bout of revenge bedtime procrastination.

I really appreciate that he discusses the feeling but also demonstrates how “flow” can be a way out of the proverbial funk. The main factors are stretching skills resulting in progress and focus or mindfulness.

Here’s the link to the Ted talk video.

Here’s the link to the original article, which also has a way to listen vs read.
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Enjoy!​

September is another month full of consistent group classes on Zoom! Practice makes perfect, right?

I love taking scheduled live classes for many reasons, mostly connecting with other people outside of work and it keeps me accountable/focused. If that's your deal too, click here for more info on live Zoom group classes. 

Prefer to do videos on your own time?
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Your FREE 7 day trial for the All Access Pilates Pass is still available!

Soooo… the CDC released new guidelines on Tuesday 7/27/21.

Here’s the link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
Basically, they are suggesting that vaccinated people mask up when indoors in areas of substantial or high transmission.
If you use their tracker to see how our area is doing, it is currently coming up as high transmission. Here’s the link to that tool: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
As of right now, I am fully vaccinated and I will be double masking when working one on one with clients indefinitely. Many of my vaccinated clients have already opted to continue with masking as well. Although I’m not officially requiring masks, I am strongly recommending it.

As of September 1, 2021 there will be pricing update for my in-person services. 
 (Group classes & video memberships will stay the same)
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any more information.

Pippa’s Pilates & Stretch LLC Price List
Effective September 1, 2021
Fascial Stretch Therapy
50-55 minute sessions
Single Session $109
5 sessions ($104 each) $520
10 sessions ($99 each) $990

Studio Pilates (on the apparatus)
50-55 minute private lessons
Single session $99
10 sessions $940 ($94 each)

Mat Pilates (using mat and props)
clients must be able to get up and down off the floor easily
50-55 minute private lessons
Single session $84
10 sessions $790 ($79 each)

Hybrid Sessions
(mix of Mat Pilates, Self Rolling, Gait Analysis etc etc)
50-55 minute private lessons
Single session $99
10 sessions $940 ($94 each)


*Here is a list of current prices for reference *
    These prices are valid until 8/21/21

Fascial Stretch Therapy
50-55 minute sessions
Single Session $99
5 sessions ($94 each) $470
10 sessions ($89 each) $890

Studio Pilates (on the apparatus)
50-55 minute private lessons
Single session $89
10 sessions $840 ($84 each)

Mat Pilates (using mat and props)
clients must be able to get up and down off the floor easily
50-55 minute private lessons
Single session $74
10 sessions $690 ($69 each)

Hybrid Sessions
(mix of Mat Pilates, Self Rolling, Gait Analysis etc etc)
50-55 minute private sessions
Single session $89
10 sessions $840 ($84 each) 


If you want to schedule and purchase sessions before the pricing update takes effect, click here. 

It’s summer, so here’s my usual reminder about flip flops…

If you’re going to wear them,

PLEASE 

​ make sure to add in some time to undo the havoc they wreak on your feet.


Wondering what the heck I’m talking about?

Here’s an excellent post by the amazing Katy Bowman.


It even has pictures of what you can do to help offset the effects of flip flops and a link to a list of healthier, alternative choices.

I’m slowly breaking in my earth runners, they were great for hiking and walking through the water up at West Fork Trail recently.

I might try some unshoes next, especially if I (by some amazing stroke of luck) get to take a beach trip anytime soon.

Wishing you a summer full of happy, pain-free feet!

This is for my FST peeps!

I have a new “wear socks while you’re getting fst” policy.

This is something I really need all my clients to do as a kindness to me. 😊

If you’ve been wearing shoes all day or out in the heat with a pair of socks, please bring some clean ones to change into.

If you’re wearing flip flops or sandals, that’s fine- please put your clean socks on before you hop on the table.

If you forget your clean socks, please let me know that you need to borrow a pair. (I’ll have some extras on standby) *tip* I keep an extra pair in my car in case I forget mine when I get worked on.

Thanks!

Here’s a quick update on the group class schedule.
No Class on Monday 5/31/21!