On the Shopping Block

It’s back to school. A new year, a new start! Why not apply this excitement to your pilates practice? Stock up on the following pilates school supplies. Here are my most-coveted workout-related items for the fall. Spend or splurge – you’ll love these!

• Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates available at Amazon.com. This book details the exercises, poses and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph Pilates.
• Gather Racerback Tank
  You'll look great and feel comfortable throughout your pilates routine in this chafe resistant tank made of organically grown cotton.
• Manduka Black Mat Pro
  This slip resistant mat has denser, thicker form, unparalleled cushioning (for the spine, hips, knees, and elbows on hard floors), and non-slip fabric finish. Best of all, it now comes with a lifetime guarantee. It is available in two lengths - standard (71") and extra long (85").
• Prosperity Mat from Gaiam
  If you’d like a lighter mat that travels well, try Gaiam’s Prosperity mat.
• If you would like to practice on your own and get studio results, try the Flat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. This book includes some of my favorite belly flattening exercises and step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermediate poses along with helpful modifications and challenging progressions so you can use this guide as you advance in your practice.

Call Me

Thank you for contacting Flat Belly Pilates! Please note that while I am away, I will have intermittent telephone and internet access and will respond to your message as soon as possible. To get flat belly ready for your next vacation, please schedule an appointment online. Or as Debbie Harry says, "Call me, call me any anytime" at 703.942.9726. For updates, please visit our twitter page and blog often.

Save the Date: NIH Mind/Body Week

Save the date. NIH will host Mind/Body Week from September 8-11 to explore the science and practice of pilates, meditation and stress management.

La Vie en Pose

Want to improve your home practice? If you would like to practice on your own and get studio results, try the Flat Belly Pilates: Beginner Pilates Guide and Practice Journal. This book includes some of my favorite belly flattening exercises and step-by-step instructions for beginner and intermediate poses along with helpful modifications and challenging progressions so you can use this guide as you advance in your practice.

Happy Hour Specials

If running in circles and crunching numbers is your best form of exercise lately, then give Flat Belly Pilates a try. Since we bring the studio to you, it's a great alternative to the studio or gym for busy professionals. Before the end of the summer, you'll look great whether your deck chair is parked poolside or rooftop! Take advantage of the discounted offer below.

Until August 31, clients who would like to meet in Washington, DC may take advantage of our happy hour specials. During the week from 3-6 pm, we offer half-priced pilates sessions for individuals, duets or groups!

To receive this offer, this coupon must be printed and presented in person and payment must be made in full at the time of purchase. This coupon is transferable so please feel free to share it with family members and friends.

Offer expires: 8/31/2009