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January 2023 Newsletter
Getting through the pandemic – our Covid-19 story
In the beginning of March 2020, I realized the Covid-19 virus was spreading and I needed to adapt the studio. I added sanitation stations, moved equipment, and created a protocol for social distancing. That lasted 1 day – Monday, March 23. By 5:00, Governor Hogan announced that all non-essential businesses to close it’s doors to […]
Weekend Workshop with CLARE DUNPHY HEMANI
Please joins us for the third annual Weekend Workshop with Clare Dunphy Hemani. March 21 and March 22, 2020 in Annapolis, MD. Saturday, March 21 Tech Neck Rescue 8:00 to 12:00 Tech Neck is a modern-day issue, spanning all generations, that’s not going away anytime soon. The necks muscles, tendons, and ligaments are meant to […]
Kristi to be Featured in Pilates Style Magazine!
Prompted by an Instagram post, Kristi reached out to Pilates Style Magazine to discuss an article they’re doing about cross- training. After talking to her, they decided to feature her in a segment on cross-training with Peloton! We will keep you posted as to when it will be published. Go Kristi! We are so proud of […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT : Meet Lindsey Gillis
Lindsey likes the Chesapeake Pilates Studio because, “It’s never the same boring routine and there are a variety of equipment options to train on. Every time I finish a session, I feel more focused, stronger, and more grounded.” A Crownsville resident with a busy schedule, Lindsay comes in two evenings a week to work with Stefanie […]
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT : A FAMILY PRACTICE, THE BEAUPRE FAMILY
Sometimes an entire family becomes an integral part of the Chesapeake Pilates Studio. The Beaupre Family first became Pilates enthusiasts 10 years ago when they began studying with CPC instructor Kelly Boring at her former studio, West Annapolis Pilates. When Kelly moved to St. Croix, the Beaupre Family continued their studies with Daphne, who’d joined Stefanie at her smaller […]
Saturday Morning Mat Class
We now have a regular Saturday morning all levels mat class available at 10:15 am. Hundred, Roll Up, Roll Over, Single Leg Circles, Rolling Like a Ball, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward – these are the first seven exercises in Joe Pilates book “Return to Life”. All 34 exercises are seen and felt in some […]
Pilates for a Cause
Please join us Thursday, October 24th for our inaugural Pilates for a Cause. This special Happy Hour and donation fundraiser is being held in support of the new documentary SPENT The Hidden Cost of Dementia. In 2016 Daphne lost her mother Betty to vascular dementia. The four year battle emotionally devastated and financially blindsided her […]
Gigi’s Playhouse
What a pleasure it was to be a last minute sub for the teen fit program at Gigi’s Playhouse, an achievement center for people with Down Syndrome. I sometimes see posts from instructors on various pilates pages asking for advice on training people with Down syndrome. After asking the parents if there are any medical […]
The Art of Teaching
Chesapeake Pilates Center is proud to announce a special workshop with Clare Dunphy, June 2 and 3, 2018. Saturday, June 2, 2018 REFINE the REFORMER It’s all about the details! Dive deeper into the intermediate exercises and master how to transition with minimum movement for various body types and issues. Learn how to adapt, modify and […]
Joe Pilates Birthday!
Join us in celebrating Joe Pilates Birthday with a Free PILATES Mat Class! Saturday, December 9 10:00 Intro to Pilates Mat A basic mat class to introduce newbies and refresh our regulars to pilates! Learn the fundamental pilates movements and apply them to traditional basic mat exercises. 11:00 The Original 34 mat exercises An intermediate to advanced mat […]
