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Published: Sun, 09/26/21

The Jane Thomas Pilates Newsletter

Hello ,

YOUR WHOLE SELF

Back from my working break and looking forward to getting back connecting with all my classes whether it be face-to-face or online.

I returned with Self-Care Saturday, and the first session was about Acceptance — accepting of where we are and whether or not we want to change.

The thing is — nothing changes unless we take some action. So asking the question of ourselves as to whether we are ready to accept, and ready to take action is the first step.

We can apply this to our emotional self, but also to our physical self. I have had a couple of the JTP family mention to me that they have missed classes and as a result various little niggles are reappearing in the body. Of course then returning to a Pilates class reminds them of what is needed to keep those niggles at bay.

Taking action by doing your Pilates will then make the change needed and then the feedback is not only physical — less aches and pains, moving more freely — but also emotional — feeling better about yourself, feeling pleased and accomplished because you have done some exercise.

But its the all important taking action that makes the difference, making a commitment to yourself that I feel better when I am doing regular Pilates.

Acceptance and taking action, the first steps towards making things change.

What's Occurring? — New Things...

Lots of people struggle to do Pilates because of various issues that prevent them from being in certain positions, and when this happens they feel they can’t fully participate, so one of my missions has always been to make my classes all-inclusive.

Adaptations and alternatives are always at the forefront of my mind when I am planning classes. With this in mind I recorded a short tutorial on how to do some of the movements from a chair … this is now available on the members jtp.zone website. This shows what to do if you cannot stand, kneel, be prone, or lie on your side … and while I haven’t covered all 34 Joseph Pilates exercises in this tutorial I have given you some ideas that will help you fully participate in your online classes.

Pilates Classes

Week Beginning 27 September

Online Classes

Monday 8am — Kickstart Your Day — 15mins in Zoom
Monday 12.30pm — Lunch Break Pilates — 30mins in Facebook — plus What to eat for a healthy lunch
Tuesday 9.30am — Morning Movement — 45mins in Zoom
Wednesday 8am — Kickstart Your Day — 15mins in Zoom
Friday — 8am Kickstart Your Day Xtra — 30mins in Zoom, including release and relax
Saturday 8.30am — Self-Care Saturday — 30mins in Zoom
Saturday 9.30am — Morning Movement — 45mins in Zoom

To view the Calendar for Live Online classes, click or tap here.

As usual, links to join individual Live classes are available for members on the jtp.zone website. Also, all classes are recorded as they are broadcast, and made available soon after for members, on demand — 24/7 — as often as you want — too. So you never need to miss a class!

Face-to-Face Classes

All face-to-face classes are running as planned this week, and the face-to-face class Calendar is available to view if you click or tap here. Remember the online Catchups system (link below) if you will miss your class, so you can book a Catchup space in another class.

Reformers At Home

There's a new routine available now on the members jtp.zone website this week.

2-Week Free Membership

If you haven’t experienced online Pilates classes yet, and you are new to Jane Thomas Pilates, you can have a Free 2-Week Membership.

Enrolling on my Free 2-Week Membership will give you unrestricted access to:

The full Live broadcast online class timetable
On demand Recordings of classes available 24/7
Beginners classes
Popup Props Classes
Pilates Surgeries
Pilates Tutorials — including runners knee, hip flexors, the shoulder girdle, foot cramp
Reformers at Home — if you are lucky enough to have a Home Reformer

For two whole weeks! Just click or tap the link here for details and to enrol. At the end of your Free 2-Week Membership you can continue with unrestricted access for just £20 a month. It really is fantastic value for money.

Start at the ABC

If you have never done Pilates before, or maybe you have done a few sessions in the past but feel ready to start again … then why not try my Absolute Beginners Course?

The Absolute Beginners Course introduces you to the correct techniques and gives you the foundation exercises needed to enable you to take up regular Pilates classes when you feel ready.

At just £60 here’s what’s included:

6 Class Videos progressing you through the exercises
52-page full colour training manual
Free online 30 minutes consultation with Jane once completed the 6 sessions

This course allows you to work at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home, and with access to the training videos on demand means you can practice and repeat as often as you want.

Click or tap here for more information about my Absolute Beginners Course.

Have a great week, and keep moving...

Jane xx

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