Hello Babes,

I hope this finds everyone well and staying safe during the madness that is right now. I know you don't need one more person telling you to wash your hands, so I just have a couple of announcements for you today.

pandemic precaution
As of today, I am taking a 2 week hiatus from teaching in-person classes and sessions in order to best look out for Ms. Baby and my immune system, which can be a bit delicate during pregnancy. This wasn't an easy decision to make, but it does feel like the right one.

Classes are still on at Chalk Gyms, but due to pregnancy my particular classes are suspended as of Monday 3/16 for the next week or 2 (hopefully not much longer than that!)

With certain exceptions, classes are on at East River Pilates, but for the next 2 weeks, the majority of my classes will be taught by one of our amazing instructors.

Keep Moving

Exercise in general and Pilates specifically has proven benefits for the cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems and can help us keep sane and grounded during times of upheaval, uncertainty, and cabin fever. Joseph Pilates had a lot to say about the deep health benefits of his method of training that go beyond excellent abs. One of my favorite Joe stories comes from when he was interned as prisoner of war in England during the influenza epidemic of 1918. He developed a good deal of his mat work at this time, and trained other POWs in his methods. When the flu hit and killed thousands of people, he was proud to say that not a single one of his trainees died. (!)

Legends aside, we can all feel better by staying active. I'm still working out the kinks, but starting at the beginning of next week, I will be offering barre & Pilates classes through Zoom for a nominal fee during the pandemic (and I offer steeper discounts to those who are on unpaid leave at this time). So come pulse and sweat and burn with me without leaving your apartment!

If you'd like to join in on a class, please hit reply with your name and ideal time of day to work out. Recorded classes will be available to those who can't attend live. Stay tuned/keep en eye on Instagram for class formats and times.

In the meantime, be vigilant, take care, and remember that we are all in this together!

With love & hand sanitizer,
Annie