Hi all,

We are about to commence on another exciting round of ten sessions on Monday's and Tuesday's, and we have decided to combine the two Monday classes into one and start at 5.45pm. Unfortunately 5.15pm was just that little bit too early for most people to make it to class...

Looking forward to seeing current and new clients on Monday!

Posted by Christie.

Unfortunately on Tuesday the 2nd of June we will be substituting the views of the Derwent River and some fit young rowers for the Creek Rd Netball Centre. Apologies for the inconvenience. There is parking onsite and the class will be held in the large function room just next door to the canteen at the usual time of 5.45pm. Hope all our Tuesday regulars can make it. Click here for a map and don't be afraid to call Christie or Gin if you get lost. Classes will resume back at the Rowing Club as of next week (June 9th).

Check out the gals... Incredible! Make sure you get past the 45 second mark, that's when the real entertainment begins.

Posted by Christie

Hi all - we are finishing up our first round of 10 classes this week, and will have a brief rest to enjoy the visit from the Easter Bunny and celebrate the holy holiday. However, we are straight back into another round of 10 sessions from the week beginning 20th April!

It's all the same - Two timeslots at Creek Road Netball Centre on Monday, while Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be just the one timeslot at the Derwent Mercantile Rowing Club.  $100 up front to secure your place.

Please note that Mondays in particular will be very busy, as we have a lot of interest from new clients for the beginners classes. There will always be two instructors at each class, to ensure safety and good form in each of you.

Meanwhile, some lucky clients have been subject to classes utilising the magic circles - and don't our inner thighs feel MAGIC the next day ;)

See you all after Easter, hope the Easter Bunny spoils you lots.

Posted by Christie

Hello everyone - I thought I might put fingers to keyboard and give you an account of my hectic life. 2008 was a busy, exciting and challenging year for me on several fronts. Lots of teaching with Gin and Christie, moving house, completing Certificate IV in Pilates (whew!), and just to add some excitement, topped off with a wonderful four weeks trekking in Nepal.

This particular trek in the company of five fit and enthusiastic friends from Hobart to the Gokyo Ri (with stunning views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Aba Dablam to name drop a few massifs along the way), and then over the Renjo Pass to 18000 feet was a tough but fabulous experience. It was made all the more successful and enjoyable thanks to the excellent trekking company we used called Nepal Myths and Mountain Trails who organised our itinerary and accompanied us on the trip. Have a look at their web site if you have any interest in visiting or walking in Nepal. Visit www.nepalmyths.comor email them at nmmt@mos.com.np to find out more information on their trekking and rafting expeditions. Ngima Sherpa is the Managing Director and was our personal guide and I can't speak highly enough of his service and expertise. The photos (including the odd bad hair day) tell the story and after such a huge adventure it's been hard to come down to earth again but great to be able to breathe!

Nonetheless, now 2009 is underway and our Pilates floor sessions have commenced with great enthusiasm demonstrated by our wonderful clients. It's great to see everyone again, and to welcome our new clients, all in fine form and ready to develop or extend their PIlates experience. It's also going to be a big year on the study front for me, as I have enrolled in a Diploma of Professional Pilates with the Pilates International Training Centre (www.pilatesitc.com or email info@pilatesitc.com) in Sydney. Fingers crossed that it won't prove too daunting and that we can all share in the extra knowledge and repertoire that I should bring home after each block training session in Sydney.

In the meantime, I hope everyone is relaxed and ready for a safe and happy Easter break. Here are some piccies of my trip which may whet your appetite for your own next adventure overseas...

(Click on the below piccies for a larger pop up view!)