October 2024 Mat Chat
Hi friends,
We enjoy our mat chats with you in the studio so much that we've decided... more is more! From now on, we'll be sending out a monthly newsletter with (y)our favorite topics of conversation. After all, Pilates isn't just a workout. It's a lifestyle. Our monthly mat chats will cover all the goods: Fun studio updates, recipes, books, beauty, fits, and more. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Long Lean Pilates
Puppy Pilates Event on October 6th
As our studio furbaby Charlie is celebrating her 3rd birthday on Sunday, we're teaming up with Wellness Woofs to bring puppies into the studio! Join us for an afternoon of Pilates and puppy playtime. A portion of the ticket proceeds go to the rescue and all puppies are up for adoption 🐶 Come support your local rescue!
Long Lean Pilates app is live!
Since you asked so nicely 😘 Now you can even get on-demand classes direct from our studio:
Free: Book studio classes in the app (no more MindBody!)
On-Demand: Shorter formats for busy days: 10, 15 min, 20 min
On-Demand: Don't know where to start? Try our 10 minutes for 10 days Program.
Download the Long Lean Pilates app here:
Psst... Form Tip
Are you breathing correctly? When we say "pull your belly button into your spine", we don't mean "suck your belly in!" Instead, try this: Inhale slowly until you feel your ribs expand sideways. On your exhale, zip up your abs and knit your ribs together. (Hello, internal corset muscles!)
Ginger Cashew Protein Balls
Great pick-me-up before or after class!
xoxo, Christina
1.25 cup cashews
2x 8oz bag of dates (we love the ones from Trader Joe's)
1/2 cup oats
2 heaped tsp ground ginger
Pulse cashews and oats until they form a flour. (You can also leave it chunky if you want to crunch on cashews.)
Add pitted dates and ginger. Pulse until you get a nice, sticky dough.
Take the blade out of the processor carefully. Form the dough into 12 equal sized balls. If they're too crumbly, add a little coconut oil and pulse again until they stay in a ball.
Place in fridge for an hour to set, then store in airtight container in fridge.
And you're all set!
We're Obsessed With
Dough Licious
This delicious cookie-dough-wrapped gelato is now available at Whole Foods! Our favorite flavor is Cinnamon Churro. Come by the studio to get a $2 off discount card while supplies last!
What We're Reading
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
So people can't stop won't stop recommending this book to us. We devoured it in two days before watching the movie – so worth it. Warning: It's emotional!
Psst... Wellness Tip
Hang a bouquet of eucalyptus over your shower head for a spa-like experience in your home every day 🌿
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