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Floor Workouts Are Fitness Fundamentals

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Beyond Basics – Advanced Floor Classes

When someone thinks of Pilates, more often than not they’re thinking apparatus – Cadillac, Reformer or Tower usually come to mind, along with the cable shopping equipment demonstrations.

In reality, quite a few of us – myself included – were first introduced to Pilates as a floor exercise done on a skinny mat at the local club.

Not to take anything away from equipment classes, but a Classical floor exercise will challenge even the most ardent Pilates student. Add props like Magic Circles, balls and bands to target additional areas and all of a sudden the basic mat class is transformed into high energy fitness routine that stands on its own.

Finally, while a self-paced home session based on a web site dvd is better than nothing, professional coaching and equipment makes sure you’re achieving the desired results with maximum efficiency.

At YPL, we define floor work as mat and arc routines. Take the challenge and experience the difference.

YPL’s First National Pilates Day

If You Weren’t Able To Join Us Here’s What It Looked Like

Our first ever National Pilates Day event was full of energy, plenty of enthusiasm, a few groans, and a lot of laughter. Visitors to our free, full session mat events included Pilates newcomers as well as students already familiar with the basics.

We’re looking ahead to a bigger, better National Pilates Day in 2012 – and we hope you’ll be able to join us then!

Free Mat Classes On Pilates Day

Help Us Celebrate With Your Free Class And A 15% Pilates Day Sale

Pilates Day is an annual international community event celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year. Its mission is to foster public appreciation and awareness of the Pilates Method through local events produced and hosted by Pilates Method Alliance members. This year it falls on Saturday, May 7, 2011.

As a PMA member studio, Your Pilates Lifestyle is participating by giving away free mat classes all morning (see the class schedule here.) Attendance is free, but because space (four students per class) is limited reservations are required.

Mark Your Calendar for Saturday, May 7th

It’s easy: we cancelled the regular Saturday schedule to make room for our Pilates Day free classes (below). Just head over to our Mindbody online scheduler and look for the May 7th Complimentary Mat class session – there are four to choose from – you’d like to attend, then click the “Sign Up Now” button. You’ll be asked to log in (existing clients) or create a new account. You’re done!

You’ll also be able to take advantage of our 3-day only Pilates Day Sale. Buy any class, session, or package for 15% off Friday, Saturday and Sunday only! Use the promo code: “Pilates” at checkout.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7. We’ll see you at the studio!