
Are you up for a challenge?
Do you ever wonder how time passes so quickly? I was chatting with a client last week and we were talking about how she had been practicing Pilates with me at the studio for over 14 years!!
It made me reflect on how cool it is that I have had the opportunity to be a ...
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NEW: Beginner Yoga 4 Week Series
Starts Wednesday May 31 at 5:15 pm! Whether you're new to yoga or haven't done it in a long time we invite you to try Shuva's 4 week Beginner Yoga series. This small group session will focus on the fundamentals of common Yoga movements with a strong emphasis on using props, such as straps ...
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Have you been diagnosed with Osteopenia?
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and we're having a sale on our one hour on-demand workshop, "Exercising for Strong Bones". If you’ve been diagnosed with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis you will want to take this virtual workshop! How you are exercising and moving your body today could help you avoid fractures and breaks in ...
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Do you ever blame how you feel on your age?
My husband came home from his first "Daddy daughter" dance practice of 2023 with my daughter and said, "There is a lot of up and down in the dance and I was really feeling my old man knees"! My response, "Oh so what you’re saying is that dance practice is giving you an opportunity to ...
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Would you like to try Pilates?
If you are brand new to Pilates or it's been awhile since you've practiced be sure to check out our free Pilates Day introductory group sessions! We would love for you to experience what a regular Pilates practice can do for your body and your life!
If you've been curious about exploring Pilates in your body...this ...
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Want to try a free yoga session?
Small Group Yoga with Shuva
Fridays at 5:15
Starting March 3! I am so excited to have Shuva Rahim teaching at the studio! When I moved to the area over 14 years ago and opened up Rivercity Pilates I met Shuva in a women's small business group I had joined. At the time Shuva was ...
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Fridays at 5:15
Starting March 3! I am so excited to have Shuva Rahim teaching at the studio! When I moved to the area over 14 years ago and opened up Rivercity Pilates I met Shuva in a women's small business group I had joined. At the time Shuva was ...
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What is an Integrative Health Session?
Ready to feel better in your body? Start here!
- If you feel like you've tried ALL the things but you are still frustrated with how you are feeling in your body...we suggest Integrated Health Sessions!
- If you have life or health goals and want some help getting to the next step in your path....we ...
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New Yoga Inspired Movement Classes
Jenny started offering Integrative Health Sessions at the studio last year and she has added two small group Yoga Inspired Movement sessions to her schedule that started this week. For those of you who haven't worked with Jenny yet, I wanted to tell you a little bit about her and the small group sessions ...
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Act fast and get a free strength training class!
We will be offering a new small group session simply called Strength Training Sessions starting February 4th!
- Expect to get a whole body strengthening workout utilizing hand weights, various resistance bands, the magic circle and utilizing body weight exercises. It’s important to ease into things and gradually increase the weight you’re lifting over time, ...
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New In Studio Yoga Session
We are so excited to be able to add more Yoga to our in studio offerings. Unlike other studios who offer drop in style Yoga classes, we'll only be offering our Yoga Small groups by appointment only. You will not be a person in a room of 20 yogis here. You can easily request ...
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New Strength Training Sessions In-Studio!
At the beginning of the year I was checking in with all of our Rivercity Pilates staff to see if they had any ideas about new offerings for 2023 and oh I wish you could have been a fly on the wall for some of the coversations I had!
I was reminded how grateful I ...
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Free In-Studio Pilates Mat Session
Our all levels small group sessions are a fun way to keep consistent in your Pilates practice! Here's what to expect in each session:
- A fun, supportive environment to practice Pilates in!
- Sessions are limited to 5 people maximum for Mat groups and 4 people for equipment groups
- A knowledgable teacher guiding ...
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Happy 2023!
Oh I just love a new year! I love reflecting on the past year, I love the holiday season at the end of the year and I love the time I spend dreaming and planning for the year to come! Anyone else? One of the things I do every year is pick a word ...
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Worried about losing your balance and falling?
The weather has turned cooler, the sunsets have been gorgeous (have you noticed how pretty the fall sunsets are?!) and it's funny how I've been finding myself talking to clients a little more about balance this past week. If you live in Iowa you know that cooler temps means we are headed into the ...
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We are so grateful!
For me, November is my gratitude month. Gratitude is something I am mindful of practicing in my life all the time, but during November I give it some extra special attention! You know I like themes! I use them in group classes, in private sessions, and I also like to give my months a theme! ...
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Can just one Pilates session per week make a difference?
Can just one Pilates session a week improve your health & physical fitness level?? YES, YES, YES!! Many people keep putting off starting a movement practice because they feel like they don't have the time (or money) to commit to 3 or 4 times a week! If you have told yourself that it's just ...
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Staff Highlight: Jenny Fitzpatrick
(written by Jenny) An Iowa native, I grew up riding my bike, playing on the jungle gym and running around my family acreage. Movement is a part of my DNA! In high school, I became a 4 year letter winner in softball and participated in a wide variety of other activities. I headed to ...
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In Studio Mat sessions
As we expected our new small group mat sessions we announced at the beginning of September filled up quick! We were so excited to have so many people wanting to commit to a regular weekly mat session! If you are searching for Mat Small Group sessions in Mindbody you'll be able to see any ...
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Pilates Reformer for a Healthy Back
It's no secret the Pilates gets credited by a lot of people for helping their back feel better. If you've been curious about PIlates, curious about the PIlates equipment and would love to feel better in your back and body....we have just the thing for you!
For the month of October Shannon is going to be ...
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For the month of October Shannon is going to be ...
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Interesting Conversations with Clients
Lately, I've really been noticing how a lot people have a habit of talking and thinking endlessly about things that bother them.
I've also been noticing that the people who do this are usually not very happy overall and they don't feel good in their bodies! The people who choose to look at things positively, who ...
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I've also been noticing that the people who do this are usually not very happy overall and they don't feel good in their bodies! The people who choose to look at things positively, who ...
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