I received this email from a Pilates client recently…
Anne,
I’m traveling this week. You’d be happy to know I took a hike this morning, and also did some Pilates in the hotel room! Thought of you today – and I’m so thankful you are in my life keeping me strong and healthy every week. I’m grateful that you have encouraged me to maintain my strength and conditioning – pushups! planks! rollovers! etc! You have found your calling and we all love you so much!
xoxoxoxo
Here is what one of my ladies had to say after yoga class this week:
After two years of training with you I have noticed my legs and bum changing shape. While this was not necessarily my goal it is nice to feel more toned. My pant size has not changed but they are roomier in the legs and my backside is noticeably smaller.
Coincidentally the June Five this month are all about the legs (and butt)! Whether your goals include stress reduction, weight loss, increased strength or generally feeling better yoga can help! Contact Anne today to set up your consultation or check here for Fluid’s updated class schedule.
Here are your June Five. This month – LEGS!
Are you traveling this summer? Here is a short standing leg program you can do anywhere with minimal equipment.
You will need a yoga block or low step for two of these. Could you stand up right now and go through one minute of each of these exercises?
Wide Squat (Goddess Pose):
Reverse Warrior:
Chair Pose:
Step up::
Calf Raise:
How are you celebrating this holiday weekend? Why not join me for yoga? I am leading a Hatha yoga class this Monday May 27th, 2013 from noon to 1 pm at Sellwood Yoga (7970B S.E. 13th ave) and am donating proceeds from class to the Wounded Warrior Project. This class is suitable for all levels so please bring your family and friends – especially those new to yoga.
What does Memorial Day mean to you?
To say I come from a military family is a bit of an understatement. My grandpa Ira served in the Marine corps and during World War II he fought (and almost died) at Guadalcanal. Grandpa “Papa” McCranie served in the Army and participated in the Normandy invasion. Other members of my family have served in the Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Customs, and the Police force.
Guns and military culture was a part of my childhood. I got an early introduction to gun safety when my father accidentally shot a hole the front window of our house. whoopsie…
We even have a Hollywood military story. One of my relatives, while living in Key West, worked as an extra on the set of the movie PT 109. You see him in the final cut for a few seconds.
Thankfully I grew up hearing military lingo, and war stories, NOT going to military funerals, or spending time in a rehab hospital with a loved one. This weekend I give thanks to all who have served to defend our country during times of peace and war.
I continue to hope for more times of peace than war.
Click on this link for more information about the Wounded Warrior Project.
Join Anne for Hatha yoga this Monday May 27th 2013. Click here to sign up for the Monday yoga class on the Sellwood Yoga website. Call Anne if you have questions (503) 705-4762.
Hope to see you tomorrow!
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Come flow with us!
This Wednesday we begin a new weekly TaiJi Fit Experience. To see a short video of this click here.
Why am I calling this an “experience” rather than a class? There is nothing to learn, we are moving and grooving. The goal of this work is to get into a meditative state and flow like water. Rather than learn a scripted routine we play with aspects of traditional Tai Chi Chuan using fluid (get it? :)) wavelike movements.
Call Anne to RSVP (503) 705-4762