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East Africa Fundraiser

2011-09-05T02:44:26Z

Be in the running to win fantastic prizes whilst also fundraising to help those impacted by the famine in east Africa. When you take a moment to think about it, the scale of this crisis is enormous. To put it in terms we can almost relate to, 12.4 million people are currently affected and that's more than half the Australian population. In southern Somalia alone, 300,000 children are on the brink of death - that's more children than the entire population of Hobart.

Raffle tickets are $5 each and the prizes include vouchers from Lenna of Hobart, Skintech, Grace Cosmetics, Jenny Mills jewellery, Pilates Tasmania plus many many more. Chat to Gin or Mary at your next class if you'd like a ticket. You can also attend the breakfast at which prizes will be drawn for just a $10 donation on Friday September 23 at PilatesPlease from 8am - 9.30am. We'd love to see you there.

Thursday evening venue change

2011-09-05T01:52:09Z

We have some exciting news...

The rowers start back at the Derwent Mercantile Rowing Shed next week which inevitably results in crazy classes on a Thursday night. So, we've organised a new venue for the Thursday nighters - the mat space at PilatesPlease in Salamanca. You will now be able to enjoy your sessions without the stress of having to cross town in crazy peak hour traffic, with functional and effective heating (!) and be able to shower and clean up before heading out to Salamanca for dinner! Classes begin September 22nd. Contact us for more details.

What do I wear to pilates?

2011-03-04T06:47:57Z

The most common question we get from clients just before their first session is "what do I wear?" More often than not we answer something along these lines: "wear something light and comfortable that you'll be able to move freely and easily in (and regardless of gender, loose shorts are not a great idea!)." Then, without fail, we follow with: "if you want to invest in appropriate clothing, we always strongly suggest, rave and gush over Abi and Joseph." Those clients who have been with us for a while will notice that I'm (Gin) hardly ever not wearing my bateau top which is currently on sale and I don't mind if we're matching. Christie luuuurrrrvvvves the slim fit pilates pants and most of Abi and Joseph's pants come in regular, shorter and longer lengths. I have the camisole in both black and white and both get worn as often out of the studio as in. My luxury item that makes me feel absolutely fabulous is my midnight blue merino luxury wrap which is not currently stocked however, Abi and Joseph kicks butt in the ballet wrap area and have a myriad of lovely, styles, colours and fabrics. I hope to invest or even win(!) a few more items, especially the geometry top which looks incredibly flattering. I definitely need some new pants but I'm not the slim fit kind of gal so I'll be going for relaxed fit pant for shorties. Short of sounding like a walking advert for Abi and Joseph (which I truly don't mind being), you cannot beat the non-slip socks as the perfect pressie for your favourite pilates pal (as some of my clients found out this Christmas). And finally, for those clients who have been looking for an awesome matwork book to travel with or use at home, you can't beat the matwork book by the gorgeous Sally Anderson (who is currently training a group Hobart gals for their mat certification) available at Abi and Joseph. I could keep going, truly I could. But I do believe you've read enough. If you'd like to know more, check out the website or ask me for one of Abi and Joseph's beautiful brochures. See you in the studio - I'll be in Abi and Joseph!

Mat certification with Pilates International Training College

2010-09-07T02:07:52Z

Christie, Mary and Gin have all investigated and undertaken training through a range of pilates training organisations and none compare to the outstanding program developed by Pilates ITC. The Pilates ITC training courses include a comprehensive covering of pilates repertoire, postural assessments and programming and result in professional and excellent pilates instructors. If you are interested in pilates training, then we have some great news... Pilates ITC are running a mat certification course in Hobart!!! Head to Pilates ITC website for more details.

Abi and Joseph, awwwww yeah....

2010-07-28T07:42:42Z

Just a quick post to inform that I have finally found my perfect Pilates pants, and it has been a long and frustrating search. Abi and Joseph have these: Classic Pilates Yoga Pant - and they are sublime. I will be living in them. Not only do they feel so very comfortable for everyday wear, I can tell you that my Jackknife is soooooo much better: there's no muffin-top-tummy-overhang going on. Gotta love that! :)

Posted by Christie

Change of venue for Monday nights...

2010-02-11T12:03:16Z

Our Monday night venue has changed! Unfortuantely the Creek Road Netball Centre has become tooooo busy to accommodate us, so we have found new digs at least for the next 6 weeks, at the GORGEOUS Bahá'í Centre of Learning in Hobart, smack bang on the corner of the Brooker and Tasman Highways. We fell in love with the space when we walked in, and we're sure you will too. Website is here: http://www.tasbcl.com.au. Monday night sessions start this Monday, 15th Feb, 5.45pm. See you there!!

Posted by Christie

Stand with Haiti

2010-01-15T04:58:51Z

All proceeds from next Thursday's mat class (21st January 2010) will be donated to Partners in Health. Partners in Health have been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years and they urgently need our support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. Click here to find out more and/or donate.

We welcome attendance to this class as a 'one-off' or of course you can enrol for the 10 week period. The 'one-off' cost will be $10. The class is to be held at the South Hobart Badminton Centre at 5.45pm. As per usual, we have mats but if you have your own please bring it along.

Please email Gin if you intend to come so we can keep an eye on numbers.

Happy 2010!!

2010-01-09T07:31:49Z

Hi everyone! Hope your 2009/2010 Christmas and New Year break was just as you wished it to be ;)

We are getting back into the swing of things:

TUESDAY CLASS: Continuing. Currently we have 4 sessions left of the ten week program (just the one week break after Christmas - hardcore!!). If you would like to come along please do so - $10 casual session rate.

THURSDAY CLASS: Commencing 21st January, at the South Hobart Badminton Centre. This will be an intermediate class for clients who have previously completed a 10 week beginners progression. $100 for ten weeks.

MONDAY CLASS: We have decided to run a 6 week beginners class commencing 15 February, in time for kids to get settled into school. The Monday class will be held at the Creek Road Netball Centre as in the previous years. Cost is $72 for the six weeks as we intend to have two instructors at each class, ensuring super-attentiveness! Please register your interest for this class by emailing one of us.

Posted by Christie

Christmas schedule & best wishes

2009-12-10T04:49:16Z

The last Tuesday evening mat class for the year is on December 21st. Tuesday classes will resume at the Derwent Mercantile Rowing sheds on the 5th of January 2010 (!).

The last Thursday evening mat class is on the 17th December. Thursday evening classes will resume on the 7th January 2010 at our new venue, the South Hobart Badminton Centre.

If you'd like a Monday evening mat class back, please let us know.

We wish you a safe and happy Christmas and hope that the new year holds many teasers, 100s and open leg rockers.

Changes to class schedule

2009-11-10T02:50:45Z

Christmas Countdown

Christmas has a tendency of side tracking all our best intentions - an extra drink here, a yummy mince pie there and so many events to attend that slowly we get out of the habit of looking after ourselves. Or perhaps we're looking after ourselves a little too well?

Christie and I have decided to 'arm' you this year with a little info and a lot of focus so you can make sure that you enjoy this silly season whilst keeping a little of that pilates strength and tone in your life. We've put together a 3 week pilates course focussing on those body parts that give away how much fun you're having.

The course will begin Thursday December the 3rd at 5.45pm at the Derwent Mercantile Rowing Sheds. At each session, we will bring along a cheat sheet with a few key exercises that you can do at home when you feel the need. Total cost will be $40 (a tinsy bit more than usual to cover extra costs) to be paid up front.

Classes will take on their usual format however there will be a very clear focus at each session:

3rd December 2009/ Week 1: Firm butts - flat tums
10th December 2009/ Week 2: Sexy backs and arms (this applies to the guys as well!)
17th December 2009/ Week 3: Unwind, relax and focus (especially helpful when coordinating family Christmas visits) through stretch

Lock in your attendance for these classes by emailing us as soon as you can as space will be limited.

Change to Class Schedule

PLEASE NOTE, we hope to continue Thursday night classes after the silly season in place of our current Monday night class. The next round of Tuesday night intermediate/advanced classes begin on the 23rd November - $100 up front as per usual. We welcome any new faces that might be keen for either Tuesday or Thursday though we ask that you contact us to confirm your attendance.