Heart & Soul Pilates

06/26/2023

Here I go again. Lol. Recovering nicely from hip replacement surgery. Won’t know next steps of treatment for absolute certain until mid July. Likely radiation, targeted chemo pill and hormone blocker.
I desperately want to get away for a few days to the shore. Like 3 nights, early to mid august. During the week if cheaper or weekend, don’t care.
We prefer Cape May, Avalon, stone harbor, etc but beggars can’t be choosers so I would do northern beaches if I had to. I really just want to sit by the ocean and chill for a few days with Vince and Cam. I’d rather not do wildwood just bc the beach is so damn wide. We love a pool, but again, not sure what’s still available and what I can even afford.
Hit me up with any real estate agents you know or anyone who has rentals to fill. Or a fav affordable hotel.

12/12/2020

Also, “it’s just a Pilates studio, just a dance studio”...I’ve been seeing this make the rounds here on FB and this one hits home. I have made some of my closest, very dearest friends in a fitness class, a Pilates studio and a dance studio❤️ I’ve seen bodies strengthen, self esteem grow and friendships bloom. Along with a little sweat and sore abs there is always learning, a lot of laughter and sometimes a tear or two. We share life’s joys, sorrows and challenges with each other. And after years of teaching pilates there is NOTHING else in this world I’d rather do for a living. The fitness industry has been hit so hard by the shutdowns associated with Covid. The ease with which the term “non-essential” is tossed at us makes me sick. But we are resilient, creative and passionate and we WILL be back.

It's just a fitness class!

4 walls, a floor and a roof.
A stereo and a beat.
Trainers and lycra.
Movement to music.

It's just a fitness class!

Things get built here -
Stronger bodies.
Fitter bodies.
Confident bodies.

Things get broken here -
Barriers.
Silence.
Sweat.
....but it's just a fitness class!

Friendships are forged.
Community is created.
We rally together in the sad times.
We celebrate the good times.
....but it's just a fitness class!

We conquer our demons.
We relieve our stress.
We quiet the voices in our heads.
We feel at home here.
....but it's just a fitness class!

It's the date in our diary we never miss.
It's the time for us to be carefree.
It's the place where we can let go.
It's part of our lives.

It's not just a fitness class.

We will be back. Stronger than ever. Together.

07/24/2020

Hi everyone. As you may already know, Bethlehem Area S.D. will likely be returning to a hybrid school model. 2 days in school the rest at home learning. Obviously, this dramatically impacts my family. Cam is going into 4th grade and is not old enough to just say “go do your schoolwork”allowing me the freedom to teach pilates whenever I like. Over the next couple weeks, as I get a handle on what my availability will look like, I’ll be reaching out to both Zoom class clients and in person private and duet clients.
I’m hoping and praying for some flexibility going forward. I’m lucky to have a career doing something I absolutely love, lucky to have such wonderful clients to teach who are a big part of why I love what I do. This is an especially tough time for anyone owning a small business or self employed, let alone being in the fitness industry. To say I’m anxious is big understatement. But I’m trying hard to be positive.🙏🏻 I look forward to talking to everyone soon.

07/03/2020

Thanks to ABE Carpet Cleaning for the steam cleaned/sanitized studio. Ready for privates and duets next week😁
I’ll be continuing group classes Zoom only for now. They certainly are a fun way to keep ourselves moving, strong, and sometimes entertained🤣 Sometimes our pets get involved😜. And it’s fun to see the creativity some of my clients too far away to borrow equipment come up with! (Corrine)
Have a great weekend everyone!

03/22/2020

Beautifully said. I hope you are enjoying some extra time with your families ❤️ I’m enjoying that too, and lots of outdoor excersise and some fun online classes.
Stay safe and healthy! I miss you!

12/02/2019

It’s that time of year again😁. Now through December 21st, when you purchase your next package you can choose an ornament from the basket. The ornament will give you a discount of either 5, 10 or 15 percent off your package. Offer is valid on either group class, duet or private lesson packages. One package per client please.
Happy holidays!

09/11/2019

My fabulous clients playing with some stretches I learned in a goat yoga class! Lots of fun and a great stretch😁

08/30/2019

I know some of you can relate to this!

🤪😅 Happy Friday!

06/06/2019

Here’s my current group class schedule:
Monday 8:30am Pilates (Shanna)
Monday 7:30pm Pilates (Shanna)
Tuesday 5:30pm Bodhi (Anne)
Thursday 5:30pm Bodhi (Anne)
Thursday 6:30pm Pilates (Anne)
Friday 8:30am Pilates (Shanna)
Friday 5:45pm Bodhi (Anne)
Saturday 8:30am Pilates Mat 2 (Anne)

Private lessons and duets are by appointment

04/01/2019

Hi everyone! Let’s start off the week strong with some foam roller and orbit work tomorrow at 8:30am or 7:30 pm!