Essence of Motion

Taking the kids with you on holiday for the long weekend? Try sneaking in a couple of these easy and fun moves to keep your bodies moving and healthy!

It’s warm here in southern California! So treat yourself to a yummy (not to mention healthy) green smoothie to help you cool down and start your week off right. With the addition of the superfood avocado, this creamy 5-ingredient smoothie is perfect after a workout in the studio. Try it out!

Thuttocks, second seat, underbutt - whatever you want to call it, the place where our thighs meet our glutes can be one of the most challenging places to find and engage. Once you do find it, it’s a magical thing. If you tend to hyper-extend in the knees, overuse your hip flexors, or have knee joint issues in general, you may be underusing those muscles under the butt. Check out this Pilates Style article on finding those elusive second seat muscles and start getting cheeky

Now that’s a side plank! Our obliques hurt just watching this!

Summer Specials continue! Check out our new client specials: 2 private sessions with Toni for only $100! New clients can also enjoy a complimentary session with the purchase of any private or duet package. Private sessions are great if you're just starting out and need to build strength. Duets are perfect for friends and couples. Either way, you’ll love how you feel after just one session, and your body will thank you! Call the studio at 626.583.9089 or email us at [email protected] to get started!

Now that summer is in full swing, take advantage of our summer specials! Our instructor Toni has added two Reformer/Cardio/Sculpt classes to the schedule, Mondays at 9:00 A.M. and Wednesdays at 8:00 A.M. At $35 per session, reformer classes are an affordable and fun way to add some Pilates to your schedule. And with classes capped at 3 people, you’ll get the individual attention you need. Call the studio at 626.583.9089 or email us at [email protected] to sign up today!

Trouble sleeping? Stressed? Join us on Sunday July 15th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM with Master Ning to learn Qigong exercises for sleep repair and stress management. Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee your place at this exciting workshop! Call us at 626.583.9089 or email at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

From all of us at Essence of Motion, happy holidays and and have a wonderful New Year everyone. Don't forget to work in a teaser or two in between plates of pie! See you in 2018!

Hosting 1st Healing Retreat!

Hit the reset button and start 2018 off right with a relaxing retreat in beautiful Joshua Tree. Held in the Ding Le Mei House (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright), come with us January 13th-15th to reflect and get back in touch with your inner self. Enjoy guided meditations, Kundalini Yoga, a Tibetan Bowl Sound Bath, visioning, hiking, star-gazing, chef-prepared meals, and much much more. Join us in de-stressing after the holidays: our all-inclusive retreat starts at $647 per person. Private rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional fee. To reserve your spot today, email [email protected] or call 626-583-9089. For more information please visit http://www.essenceofmotion.com/retreat/

"Most people come to a Pilates class to get a flat tummy, ease joint pains and discomforts, rehabilitate after a surgery or improve their athletic performance. And Pilates can do all of that! But the most amazing part happens when students start seeing changes not only in their bodies but also in their minds, in their emotions and in their lives altogether." From releasing emotional tension to taming stress to improving memory and creativity, check out how practicing Pilates can improve your peace of mind. #Pilates #MindBody #StressManagement #BrainBoost #FridayFeels

Need to chill out? Try a craniosacral session: "Clients generally report a deep sense of relaxation and a very meditative experience during the treatment. I've had clients report emotional release, freedom from pain and resolutions in long-standing injuries." - Morgan Rachel Deale, CST

Tried and true Pilates mat exercises, taught by the man himself! #FridayFeels #JosephPilates #PilatesMat #CoreStrength #Fitness #Health