Wow, what is happening at the Studio!!

Lots!!

First things first, the studio is a temporary storage area since the arrival of the new equipment.

Thursday's, Aug 25th yoga and kettlebell are cancelled as there is little space for the class sizes to move. There will be a make-up yoga class on Thursday, September 1 from 5-6:15 pm.

1. The current studio is getting a facelift next week! The new studio will be completed by Monday (we hope!!).

2. Memberships and class cards-Please note that we chose not to set up our new system to accept payments online (this will eventually happen-just not yet). So next Wednesday and Thursday and I will be at the studio during the following times:

Wednesday noon-1300 and 6-7 pm
Thursday noon-1300 and 4-6:30pm
for anyone who wants to pay for cards/memberships, so things will not be so busy on Sept 6.

3. Using the online system to reserve a spot in your favourite classes. First, the spinning classes are by enrollment-there will be some bikes available to book online, but for members/card holders for this class, please email your 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences for your spinning class. You will be placed in the class of choice and then the system will be opened up 24 hours in advance for first come, first served, for the allotted open bikes. So you can attend more than one class, if space is available.

4. The system will be available to reserve your classes next week-we are addressing the issues you have experienced so it will run more smoothly as we approach Sept 6th-if you book for a class and can't attend, pls de-register for the class, so someone else can take your spot.

There is more info coming!!

Have a happy healthy week

Studio news-August 10

Ok, am I the only one trying to find out where summer has gone? August is here and within the last 24 hours, a noticeable change occurred in the morning temperature.

Since we have so many changes happening effective September 6th, the next three weeks will be devoted to introducing the new classes; new check-in system; new online class booking; new fee structure and new instructors.


This week, the fall schedule and what happened to kettle bell? Kettle bell is still on the schedule, but is integrated into TBC for some specific exercises (e.g core work, shoulders, legs, etc.). There will be less swinging of the bells and a more strength based approached using them-still an awesome workout and still a great way to increase your cardio capacity.


Within the new two weeks, 1100 postcards with the studio schedule on it will be mailed out-the schedule starts Tuesday, September 6th. Some classes, such as spin, will be reservation-but we will be providing you more info on the new system in the next blog (we're still being trained on it!!).


Fee Structure for Upcoming Year...there will be an annual membership (which, is always the best deal!) and class cards and drop ins fees. The annual membership can be paid monthly for 12 months for those who opt for it and will prove access to our yoga offerings and fitness classes. We removed the more combo-cards (10 yoga/10 fitness) as we had to streamline our system.

Healthy Ganola Apple Bars

3 medium apples, cored & shredded (or pulsed in a food processor)
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup raisins
6 dates, chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup or agave
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Grind the almonds in a food processor just before it reaches an almond meal consistency, leaving some small pieces. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined. Form them into bars on baking sheet lined with parchment apper. Once they are the shape you want, dehydrate for 24 hours, flipping halfway through or bake at @ 350 for 20 mins or until they will hold their shape when picked up. Once cooled, they harden to make crunchy bars, so if you prefer them softer just dehydrate/bake them for less time.

Draft fall Schedule!! Schedule Adjustments for August

We hope you have been enjoying the awesome sunshine! We have our draft schedule prepared (Some fine-tuning to be expected)-feedback on any changes would be appreciated.

The Tuesday 5:30 kettle bell group has been getting smaller as the summer progresses, so we are combining this class into teh thursday 5:30 group until the summer schedule ends, effective this week.

This week's Wednesday 0700 yoga and 5;30 boot camp are cancelled.

Fall Sked (Draft)
Saturday
0745-0900 Yoga
0915-1000 Zumba
1015-1115 Spin & Strength (40 Endurance ride (aerobic conditioning) with 20 minutes of upper body strength)

Sunday
0900-1015 Power Yoga: Om Studio
1030-1130 Spin: Spin Studio

Monday:
6-7 am Spin & Strength: Spin Studio (Strength ride with upper body conditioning
5:30-6:15 TBC OM STudio
6:30-7:30 Spin: Spin Studio
6:15-7:30 All Levels Yoga: OM studio

Tuesday:
5-6 Spin and Core: Spin Studio
6:15-7:30: Ashtanga Yoga: Spin studio
6:15-7:30: Beginner Yoga: OM Studio
7:30-8:15: KICK: OM Studio

Wednesday:
6-7:30 am Spin & Flow
9-1015 am Yoga
1030-1130 Yoga for a healthy back
Noon-1245: TBC
5-5:45 SPIN Interval
6:15-7:30 Kundalini Yoga: Spin Studio
6-7 Zumba: Om Studio
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Thursday
5:30-6:15 Boot Camp Om Studio
6:30-7:45 Power Yoga Om Studio
6-7:15 Yoga For Men: Spin Studio
7:30-8:30 Spin

Friday:
6-7 am Spin
5:30-6:30 Intro to Hot Yoga

1Sunday afternoon a month starting late fall: 1.5-2 hour Race Day Ride
1 Friday night a month: Zumba Party