Hi friends,
Welcome to the pre-holiday season! This is when we start to feel the pressure of the holidays by looking at our insane calendars & gift lists but don’t ACTUALLY feel the pressure yet because that starts the day after Thanksgiving & then we’ll really be going insane until we all burn out and collapse into a collective pile of 2027 resolutions.
I’ve written about New Year’s resolutions before — and that although the New Year provides a convenient time to start fresh — the dead of winter actually isn’t our natural time to do it. I tend to save any type of goal-setting for the true season of rebirth (spring!) when I feel energized and renewed, and use the winter to hunker down and slow down. If we can relieve ourselves of “resolution” pressure early (now), January will feel much less burdensome. More on this as the New Year approaches & let’s try to take care of ourselves this holiday season. Find moments to slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy the festive energy.
Moving on! I’ll be in FL for Thanksgiving this year enjoying a strange and unseasonable holiday but I hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day wherever you are celebrating. I’m SO thankful to all of you for making my studio dreams come true <3. Now, onto studio updates!
Studio Updates: What’s Happening This Month
Conscious Listening: A Sound Bath Meditation
On Sunday, Sarah Hummel will be gracing our studio with a beautiful meditation & sound bath. You’ll begin the practice with a breath-guided meditation, followed by a sound bath using chimes, gongs and crystal singing bowls. Prepare to fall into a deep, deep state of relaxation!
When: Sunday 11/15 5pm-6:15pm
What: Full description here!
Where: Our mat studio @ 811 s. 6th Street
How Much: $50
Can’t make it to this one? Elizabeth Zack is back in December for her signature sound bath, and this time we’re including a 30-minute pilates class with Karlee. More details to come!
Our Biggest (And Only!) Sale of The Year on Small Business Saturday
I’m not going to spill the beans on these details just yet, but mark your calendars for our Small Business Saturday Sale running on Saturday 11/28 and Sunday 11/29. This is our only sale of the year, and a great time for you to save on class packages (and gift a pack to someone else!). Keep an eye on your email and our Instagram for all the details coming soon!
Something New for Private Clients :)
If you take private sessions with us, you now get $5 off any drop-in class! Private instruction is really our bread & butter, but I want to encourage some of our regular private & semi-private clients to try our small group classes. Our equipment classes are always capped at 5 participants, so it truly still feels like a personalized experience. Also, if you’re not currently a private client, maybe this is the incentive you’re looking for! Send Karlee an email to set something up :).
**Please note that you need to have an active private or duet package on your account in order to receive the $5 class discount. It will automatically be applied at checkout**
Also! If you are enrolled in our 8-classes/month autopay membership, you too get $5 off any drop-in equipment class purchase. This has always been the case, but we haven’t done a great job of telling you!
TBR, OTR
The Balance Room On The Road
This quickie 5-minute back and shoulder stretch is part of a longer flow on our subscription platform, and it’s the perfect way to begin or end the day — especially if you sit at a computer. :) Bookmark this for days your shoulders are feeling particularly tight!
Be sure to show us some love & subscribe to our YouTube channel, and purchase longer workouts on UScreen.
Some things I consumed/discovered/listened to this month:
A Great Thing I Read This Month:
Guys....I finally finished a book!! Whistler by Ann Patchett was beautiful. An easy & thoughtful read. Also, in case you’re wondering, I’m not sure when Book Club is coming back, but it will! Stay tuned!
A Great Thing I Watched This Month:
I can’t believe I’m including this section 2 months in a row considering I fall asleep immediately when the TV is turned on, but Cape Fear on Apple TV is positively riveting (I have one episode left!). It’s the true definition of a psychological thriller — and the acting is sooo good. Especially Javier Bardem. I had no idea it was originally a novel, and I’m planning on reading it once I finish the series!
Great Things I Bought/Wanted To Buy This Month:
Brace yourselves....I’ve embarked on a No Buy November. BORING, I know -but my credit card needed a breather. You’re in luck though, because there are a couple of things I ordered after my last newsletter that I’ll share, plus my wish list (below) is currently off the charts.
Found had a HUGE sale after my October Newsletter, and while the jacket I originally wanted sold out in my size, I purchased this one. It’s more of a rust color, and it’s stunning. I also bought these cords (which have since sold out, but I was also eyeing these ones) and this pony hair belt from J Crew. I love the texture of a wide-wale cord, and I’m pumped to wear both items.
Lastly, if you’ve talked to me in the last week or so, you likely know that I got 2nd & 3rd piercings in both of my earlobes at Infinite Body Piercing, and I’m currently obsessed with lining my entire ear with piercings (it’s my midlife crisis). A TBR client — hi Jenny!-told me about NYC jewelry designer Maria Tash and her idea of the “curated ear” — which I’ve sadly & obviously become obsessed with. Stay tuned for my ear journey!
Here are my open tabs (items I have not purchased....yet): Distance makes the heart grow fonder, and this has proven true with my shopping habit. I WILL be buying these Simon Miller mules once my no-buy is over, and while I know they’ve been around for a while, I also looove the Tory Burch pierced mules. How incredible is this beaded fringe duster from TT Studios? I also love the shape of the Ferro sunnies from a new-to-me brand, Musu. This scarf jacket looks so yummy, and I recently saw someone wearing the Arket Boiled Wool Trousers so naturally I want them too. Lastly, Karlee was wearing these Nike pants the other day and they looked incredible — polished but still comfy. Since this is a pilates studio newsletter, I’ll also include another appealing option for the polished sweatpant look: these from Adidas.
For the home, I almost always turn to Etsy first. I love this hanging fruit basket, and you’ve GOT to be kidding me with this lampshade! I’m actively trying to find a place for it in my house. I also love this side table for one of my kids’ rooms, and I’m also loving this candelabra.
What I ‘m Playing In The Studio/At Home Right Now:
This new playlist is goooood. Trust me.
That’s all I’ve got. Stay warm today!
xo, Mari
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