Bloom: A Movement Space

Friendly $5 February!

Bring a friend who hasn’t been to a Pilates class at Bloom yet and
each of you will pay only $5 for the class!

The deal is unlimited! Keep bringing new friends & keep paying only $5
until February 29th.

Starting Tuesday, January 17th Bloom will have mat pilates classes taught by Arielle Bernard.

Classes will be Tuesdays at 7:15pm and Thursdays and 6:45pm

If you’re looking to try it out, Arielle is offering a free class on Saturday, January 14th at 11am.

Here is a brief description of the class:

Group mat classes are an excellent introduction to Joseph Pilates’ system of Contrology that will help you lengthen, strengthen, and tone. By using the resistance of your own body, very few props are needed to strengthen weaknesses, correct muscle asymmetry, increase flexibility, and improve posture. Working from the core, or the “powerhouse”, Pilates students learn how beneficial it can be to direct movements through the center of the body. You will also learn to focus your mind throughout the workout, increasing body awareness. The principles learned in Pilates can be applied to every day activities as well as other workout regiments, and are appropriate for students of any age, body type, or gender!

Mat class pricing-

$15 for one
$65 for a package of 5 ($13/each, a savings of $10)
$110 for a package of 10 ($11/each, a savings of $40)

student discount:
package of 5 for $50
package of 10 for $90

It’s that tough time of year, where everything seems more important than your workouts. Your life is much busier, with holiday parties etc., so your workouts can fall off of your calendar.

What should you do?

Compromise.

Definitely go to those parties and gatherings, but don’t make the events about the food. Focus on the company. This will be easier on your health and your waistline. Sure, you can enjoy a cookie here and there, but try not to hunker down on that tray of gingerbread men.

Your workouts? Make them a priority. I know it’s hard to do when there are 8 million things to be done, but think about it this way: They will decrease your stress level when you fit them in, making the holiday season a little less stressful. You’ll also be able to feel less guilt when you reach for a reindeer shaped sugar cookie.

Make it happen!

Starting Tuesday, December 6th Bloom will two new classes for moms and moms-to-be.

Kristen Mullaney will be bringing a Mommy/Daddy and Me Yoga class to Bloom at 9:30-10:45am.

Description of class:

Continue to connect with your baby and with yourself as a parent!  Come join other families as you and your baby (six weeks minimum) and/or children (up to 3 years old) have fun exercising your bodies and relaxing your minds.  Kundalini Yoga offers a safe and effective way for a mother to get back in shape quickly and for dads to stay in shape. Classes will consist of breathing exercises, stretching, strengthening, dancing and meditation all with your children at your side.  Please come and have fun while you meet other new parents in a joyful atmosphere full of love, life and light.

Kristen will also be teaching Pregnancy Yoga and Meditation the Khalsa way from 11am-12:30.

Description of class:

These classes offer a safe and effective way to connect with your baby and with yourself during your pregnancy. With its roots in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, The Khalsa Way™ founded by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, incorporates breathing techniques, gentle postures, stretches and strengthening or “Keep-Up” exercises “, meditation, chanting and the use of mudras and mantras.  Come join other mothers-to-be as you strengthen your body, relax your mind, and trust in your own power and strength.

All women at any stage in their pregnancy are welcome.

For more information please contact Kristen at kmullaney@me.com or by phone at 518-859-3136

Bloom will be holding an Open House on November 12th from 1-4pm along with neighbors, Red Confetti Art Studio and Sam Whitehouse Music.

There will be tons of free things going on and everything is free!

Come dance, sing and create with Bloom: A Movement Space, Sam Whitehouse Music and Red Confetti studios at their collaborative Open House, Saturday, November 12 from 1pm to 4pm. This is the first event of the creative muses of 153 Regent St. in Saratoga Springs to share their services, art and passion with the community and celebrate their current students, all in one amazing afternoon.

Open House Events:

•      Twenty-five minute classes from the Bloom instructors, for free.

•         Meet and greet with fellow performers, vocalists and musicians.
•         Opportunities to sing your favorite songs, either solo or with your family.
•          Performances by vocalists and musicians.
•         Jam sessions
•         Free arts and crafts activities throughout the event
•         Free Lessons and Practice Books will be provided every hour of the event. There will be various giveaways for free classes from each studio,  punch cards and even a professional hoop.
•         Drawings will occur every 20 minutes for free classes, sessions and more
  
•         Refreshments will be provided

Bloom: AMovement Space is the place to go for your mind and body’s needs. You will find a wide variety of classes, guaranteeing you will find the perfect one for you. Like high energy, fat-burning classes? Turbo Kick and Zumba are for you. Or would you rather having a calming experience? Nia and Kripalu are great options. Maybe you’d like to find your inner sensual side with a pole dancing class or belly dancing. Or try our newest addition Hoop Dancing for beginners.

Come explore Red Confetti  Art Studio! The studio offers art classes: painting, stamping, drawing, collaging, sewing, claying, art journaling you name it! All media are welcome for all ages. In a relax and friendly atmosphere come celebrate your birthday, join a class, workshop or private lessons! If you have a special art project, I will be happy to help you to reveal your next artistic challenge

If you can’t come to the studio I’ll come to your, home, school, office, anywhere.

SamWhitehouse Music is a contemporary music studio that helps singers of all levels increase range, learn breath control, build confidence and find their own sound with a supportive, open, but challenging program of voice training. In addition to private and group singing lessons, the studio coordinates local performances and workshops, with topics that include career development, promotion, recording, performance skills, songwriting and more. Recently, Owner Sam Whitehouse opened a second location in San Francisco and between the two studios, there are approximately 60 students of varying ages and three Vocal Coaches including Sam Whitehouse, Diana Domingo and Kristen Renehan.

For more information email rsvp153regent@gmail.com

Bloom: A Movement Space has been located at 153 Regent St. in Saratoga Springs for about 7 years. In this time it has inhabited many types of movement classes.

In August of 2011, Bloom was given a fresh start. A chance to blossom into it’s full potential.

I’m excited to begin working on the vision I have for this wonderful space. Bloom is the best kept secret in town, but I don’t want that to be the case. I want everyone in the community to know about the great experiences they have awaiting them in every class the instructors offer.

This blog will be the voice of Bloom. Some posts about the studio, others about fitness and health. I hope to see your comments here as I kick-off Bloom’s fresh start.

Bloom: A Movement Space has an all new website.

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