Thanksgiving week is upon us and I hope that you are all enjoying the time, preparing for whatever unique way you will be spending the holiday. This is one of my most favorite holidays, marking the end of a much loved season. It is a time to give thanks for all the bounty received throughout the year. A time to harvest and preserve all that is useful and to release and/or recycle that which is not. It's a time when I take the time to slow down and consider and appreciate all that I am blessed with and all the amazing, wonderful souls I'm lucky to have in my life. I hope you have a truly wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Sunday, November 18th @ noon  @ Temple Pilates Studio 
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Cost:  $25 per attendee, $20 for existing Temple Students ​

Temple Pilates Studio is now open in the new location at 1963 E Main Street.  We love the new digs! We'll have a grand opening soon to celebrate.  Stay tuned... and in the meantime, please come join us for a session or class in the new space.  

With so many students out traveling and enjoying summer we've adopted a light schedule @ Temple Pilates. 

Join us for Happy Hour Mat on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 5:30... Register online to book your spot or get in touch directly. 

For privates and semiprivate sessions, only a few options are listed online but more options are available. If you'd like to book a session and you need a time that is not listed, get in touch directly and we can set up a time that works for you. 

Throughout the summer the studio will be closed periodically for special events, trainings and retreats -- notices are posted on the online schedule. Sign up for the mailing list if you're interested in these types of events and would like to stay informed. 

​Hello friends, 

A huge thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the mat class survey. The results were really helpful as I wrangled with updating the class schedule. 

Here are a few things I learned: 

• The old schedule doesn’t jive with many students schedule - more am, pm and weekend options needed! 
• Many students are interested in progressing practice by learning advanced mat. 
• Many students are interested in a slow, juicy, release-relax-rejuvenate class as well as a build and balance option. 
• When building a survey don't ever use the option “other” without an explanation field!   

Here’s how I put those learnings to work with mat class additions:
     +  8 am option added mid-week (Wednesday Morning Mat)
     +  5:30 pm slot added to the end of the week (Friday Happy Hour!!) 
     +  Into Advanced classes added twice a week (Wed & Sat 10 am) 
     +  Restore & Rejuvenate class added Sundays
     +  Build & Balance on Saturdays (Sat & Sun @ 11am) 

The new mat schedule is as follows: 

• Happy Hour Mat - Tues, Wed & Fri @ 5:30 pm 
• Morning Mat - Wed @ 8:30 am (more will be added as the class fills) 
• Teen Mat - Thurs 4:30 pm, Fri 2:30 pm 
• Into Advanced Mat - Wed & Sat @ 10 am (confirm approval w me prior to class) 
• Build & Balance Mat - Sat @ 11am 
• Restore & Rejuvenate Mat - Sun @ 11am 

Sign up online here or call/text me (@ 805.746.5489) and I'll add you to the roster.

Please note that mat classes require 2 or more students to sign up or class will be canceled. Please check your email the morning class is scheduled to confirm it's still on. If a class gets canceled, an email will be sent by 9 pm the evening before. 

I hope the new schedule will serve you well! Please keep me posted and share feedback. If you want to come to mat classes and there still isn’t a good option for you, please get in touch and let’s see what we can do.   

Many thanks again! See you in the studio! 
Nicole 
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nicole @ templepilates.com 

Join Temple Pilates this summer for a fun, week-long immersion into movement and self-care practices that will improve health and fitness and nourish the body, mind and spirit.

Ages 12-18. All fitness levels are welcome -- no prior experience needed. 

​Key activities:

• Studio time practicing Pilates to improve strength, flexibility, balance and body control.
• Relaxation using breath and meditation techniques to balance the nervous system and calm the mind and emotions.
• Breaks for nutrition and hydration, learning the importance of taking responsiblity for self-care and leading a balanced lifestyle.
• Time outdoors for natural movement and play. We’ll hike up to the botanical gardens, go to the beach, and explore downtown.
• ​Each student will be invited to set an individual goal and work toward achieving it by the end of the week.

July 30-Aug 3
9am - 1pm
@ Temple Pilates Studio, Downtown Ventura
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Register now for early bird pricing. 

• $200 per session when you book by 5/31/18. 
• $250 per session when you book after 6/1/18.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch. 

Interested in this and/or other workshops? Subscribe to the Temple Pilates newsletter and stay looped in. 

In this 3-hour workshop, Niedra will teach us how to use a specialized ball rolling method to restore health and proper alignment. This method is a wonderful tool for self-care and body conditioning -- creating much needed space in the body, smoothing and elongating muscle fibers, increasing circulation (improving hydration, nutrition and detoxification) and increasing range of motion throughout the body.

Niedra is a master mover and an excellent teacher with an extremely awesome spirit. I’m so honored to host her at Temple Pilates Studio.

You won't want to miss this but if you do -- there will be more opportunities! We’ll be hosting Niedra again for some very cool workshops! Be sure to get on our mailing list to stay informed and be the first to know about special classes, events and workshops. ​