Weekly Schedule 8/1/2022 — Still Doing It
Please be prepared to provide updated proof of vaccination when visiting the studio. Here's a useful link to have on hand when you've forgotten your paper vaccination card, or don't have an updated copy with you:
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
NEXT WEEK -- the second week of the month -- IS CLASS DONATION WEEK. Sign up now to be sure your class fee is donated.
With the intention of gathering strength for the new generation of the Black community, our donation class recipient organization for 2022 is 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic. Please read more about this clinic and the variety of programs they offer San Francisco youth between 12-24 years old: https://3rdstyouth.org
We donate 100% of class fees from classes attended the second full week of every month to the annual organization. That's next week, June 13, 2022. We also encourage you to make your own donation directly if you are able.
Week 125 - Remember the days when we thought we would be staying home and COVID-19 would be gone in three-ish weeks? How we had to MacGyver masks out of bandanas, or purchase home-sewn masks from Etsy due to a shortage of PPE? Then how we waited for vaccines with the expectation that the global population would vaccinate and life would return to normal? How last summer COVID-19 seemed nearly gone?
Yet here we are. Week 125 by my count. Still having to modify our behaviors to keep our friends, family, and colleagues healthy. I am sad when I think about those of you whose faces I've never seen from the eyes down. As difficult as it is some days, I am grateful our community has continued to mask and vaccinate throughout this entire pandemic experience.
I look forward to the time we can unmask ourselves, workout in large groups indoors, and focus on the Gyrokinesis Breathing sequences as a glorious group meditation. Until then, we are staying masked to limit exposure to others, staying up-to-date on boosters, and staying home when we are sick.
Thank you, friends, for keeping our community healthy.
REMINDER: We will also be taking time off toward the end of August to rest and prepare for the Fall. Please note our times away:
Harriet — 8/15 through 9/5
Sophia — 8/28 through 9/5
Sophia is available for Gyrotonic appointments 8/15-8/26. She has morning availability on Monday and Tuesday, and lunchtime and afternoon availability Monday through Friday. Please let us know if you'd like assistance rescheduling your standing appointments. You can also schedule directly with her here:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&calendarID=6872689
Studio renter, Kristin Neidlinger, has availability for Pilates appointments 8:30am-1:00pm on Monday and Wednesday 8/15-8/24. Please contact her directly by email at slimavocado@gmail.com to schedule and pay for your Pilates appointment.
Here’s what’s on the schedule this week:
Monday, 8/1/2022
7:00am PST - IN-PERSON GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Harriet)
A 50-minute group equipment class open to all levels. Space for four (4) individuals. Curious about this movement system? This is a great class to learn more.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=11540424
Tuesday, 8/2/2022
9:30am PST - ONLINE Mixed Level Pilates Mat (Harriet)
We are continuing with building pelvic stability, strengthening the legs, and increasing cardiovascular activity using light hand weights (1-5 lbs), and heavier hand weights (5-10lbs). Video available if you can't attend live.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13574506
1:00pm PST - IN-PERSON GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Sophia)
A 50-minute group equipment class exploring Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower. Space for four (4) individuals.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a form of deep abdominal strengthening, focusing on the body’s natural movement in three dimensions, breathing, as well as continuous motion that is smooth and uninterrupted. This calmly-paced class focuses on upper body posture and strengthening the legs while increasing mobility.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=11540424
Wednesday, 8/3/2022
10:30am PST - IN-PERSON Prenatal and Postnatal GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Harriet)
A 50-minute group equipment class open to new parents and birthing people using Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower as well as additional props to help support the body. Space for four (4) individuals.
Focusing on the ability of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® to increase circulation, mobilize and strengthen joints, and increase proprioceptive awareness, this in-person class focuses on connecting participants to their bodies as the demands upon it evolve and change.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=34790781
Thursday, 8/4/2022
9:30am PST - ONLINE Balance and Flow GYROKINESIS® (Harriet)
We continue with the Cat Back Series in August-- either standing or kneeling. Please
be prepared to lay down (a bed will do), and have a 9-inch squishy ball available for work on integrating the pelvic floor and breath into our movement. Video available if you can't attend live.
Focusing on the ability of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® to increase circulation, mobilize and strengthen joints, and increase proprioceptive awareness, this Zoom class prepares the body for more confidence in standing balance work.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13778332
6:00pm PST - IN-PERSON GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class (Sophia)
A 50-minute group equipment class exploring Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower. Space for four (4) individuals.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a form of deep abdominal strengthening, focusing on the body’s natural movement in three dimensions, breathing, as well as continuous motion that is smooth and uninterrupted.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=11540424
Looking forward to seeing you online and in-person this week! Until then, breathe deeply, get your booster, stay socially distant, healthy and sane.
Warmly,
Harriet
2022 FOCUS: Firmly deciding, after reducing an abstract problem into its components, to proceed on a journey toward harmony.
Read the first email of 2022 here to understand how this became our resolution for 2022.
