In This Issue
Grateful to be Open
Proceeds to Flood Relief
Inspiration of the Month
PMA Recap
Master Teacher Kim Haroche
Pilates School Fall Start
Canada Day
Contact

Embody Pilates Studio

Embody Activewear  

 

101, 830 Main Street 

Canmore, AB

T1W 2B7

(403) 678-6765 

info@embodypilates.ca 

Quick Links
 Stay Connected  

   



 Embody Pilates is Grateful to be Open

It's been an intense few days here in Canmore.  I appreciate everyone's emails and concerns during this time.  I am pleased to report that both our home and businesses, boutique and studio, were spared during the flood.  To the best of our knowledge, everyone in our extended "Embody Family" are safe.  One of our boutique team member, Letti, lost her entire backyard but thankfully her home is still standing and safe to return to.  My husband, Allan, has been working around the clock with the Canmore Fire Rescue doing a phenomenal job.  There is extensive damage but I am so amazed at the community's spirit and willingness to help.  I have never been more proud to live in Canmore and we will rebuild and bounce back once more. 
100% proceeds of Pilates 101 going to Flood Relief
Our Boutique and studio are open, returning to some sense of normalcy after the past few days.  Our popular Pilates 101 course is being offered twice in July, Tuesdays at 6pm and Wednesdays at 9am. 

100% of Pilates 101 proceeds will be donated to local Flood relief.

If you have been thinking about trying Pilates or know of someone who can benefit, this is an excellent 4 week introductory course.  Cost is $95 and class size is limited to 5 participants.

Sign up for Pilates 101 here!

Inspirations of the Month: Colleene & Bob Peterson!


Colleene and Bob Peterson
My Pilates Journey: by Colleene Clarke Peterson

What drew my attention to "Embody Pilates" was the equipment.  It looked like so much fun.  Playground equipment for adults!!  Little did I know that I was embarking on a journey of discovery about my mind and body.

 

Continue reading Colleene's story here

Recap from the PMA Teacher-training Summit in Miami June 5-9th, 2013
We attended the Pilates Method Alliance Teacher-Training Summit in Miami.  There were 94 Pilates schools represented from all over the world and we were the only Canadian School in Attendance.

 It was an informative meeting....think of it as a Council meeting for Pilates schools and the goals was to set a standard for our industry moving forward into the future.  Here are some fun stats:
  • Embody School of Pilates is considered in the top 5% of Schools worldwide in terms of syllabus and course requirements
  • Of the 94 schools represented, only  7 have been licensed through their state's Private Vocational training act.  Our application has already been submitted....once approved, we'll be #8.  Very cool. 

By the way, we went a day early and visited Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.  It was AWESOME! :) 

Master Teacher Kim Haroche is coming Aug 23-25th
Kathy Grant & Kim Haroche
Pilates Elder Kathy Grant & Kim Haroche

We are so excited to confirm that 2nd Generation Master teacher Kim Haroche will be coming to teach at Embody Pilates in Canmore Aug 23-25th. It is such a rare opportunity to study with one of the leading experts in Pilates in her first time teaching in Alberta.

Kim Haroche was an assistant to Pilates elder Kathy Grant.  She will be presenting 2 PMA approved Teacher-training workshops drawing upon her experience with her. The first workshop is The Magic of Springs and the second is Exploring the Early work of Kathy Grant. 

Click here to view the Poster for these special workshops

Register for the Workshops
When paying for both workshops use Promotional code KHaroche13 to receive the $100 savings through our online store.

Kim will also be teaching a 90 min Master class for Pilates Teachers and trainees on Friday, Aug 23 at 4:30-6pm. This class will be primarily on the mat and then further explorations on the equipment. The cost is $40. Sign Up Here

Want a chance to work with one of the Pilates greats??  Kim will be teaching a one hour Community Mat Class open to EVERYONE on Friday, Aug 23 at 6pm.  Cost is $30. Sign Up Here.

After the Community class, there will be a complimentary wine reception and Kim will share special video footage of Kathy Grant.  Such a rare opportunity that is not to be missed.

Space is limited in the classes and Workshops with Kim.  Sign up now to avoid disappointment!
Want to become a Pilates Teacher? Next Session starts August 9th.
     
The first group of trainees are already showing qualities of excellent teachers and they'll be the first to tell you that our program is giving them the tools and skills they'll need to really make a difference in people's lives.

Ever considered being a Pilates Teacher?  Our Fall start begins on August 9th.  FInd Out More Here.
Canada Day:  Boutique Open, Studio Closed Monday

It's hard to believe that the Canada Day Long Weekend is upon us this weekend!  There are reports that the Canmore annual parade and celebrations will go on as the community wants to rally together and show the world we're bouncing back stronger then ever. 

Our boutique will be open all weekend.  There will be classes in the studio on Saturday, June 29th but the studio will be closed on Monday, July 1st.

From our family to yours, we wish you a wonderful Canada Day!

For a complete Pilates class schedule Click Here

If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know how we may assist you better.
 
Sincerely,

Bonny-Lynn & Allan Russell
& the entire Embody Pilates Team