P/oP St. Patricks Day Recipe & Mat Class reminder

Reminder: 

St. Patrick’s Mat Class:   Get your green tights  (optional) and join Satoko for an early morning mat class.  Saturday, March 17 @ 8:00 am

After your workout, enjoy making our P/oP Irish Soda Bread at home!

The thought of making homemade bread may send you running scared, but baking Irish soda bread is one of the quickest and easiest bread recipes you can make because it is a “quick bread.” This quick bread gets its rise from baking soda instead of using yeast as in other bread recipes. You can also enjoy it anytime not just during St. Patrick’s Day holiday. To make Irish Soda Bread you’ll need the following…

 IRISH SODA BREAD

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg, preferably Large
  • 4 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus a bit more for your hands and work surface) 
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 and 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (don’t skimp on the butter)
  • 1 cup raisins, golden and/or regular (instead of raisins, try 1 cup of nuts or dried cranberries/dried blueberries/currants.)

1.     Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 8-10 inch cast iron skillet or cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.

2.     Whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a small bowl. Set aside.

3.     Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.

4.     Cut in the butter using a pastry blender, two forks/knives, or your fingers.

Work the dough until into coarse crumbs, then fold in the raisins with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.

5.     Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture. Gently fold the dough together until dough is too stiff to stir. With floured hands, work the dough into a ball. Turn the dough ball out onto a floured work surface and knead the dough for about 30 seconds or until all the flour is moistened. Dough should be slightly sticky, but if it is too sticky add a little more flour as needed. Best to not over knead.

6.     Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet/pan. Using a lightly buttered serrated knife, score an + on the top of loaf.

7.     Bake until the bread is golden brown and center appears cooked through, about 45 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil halfway through baking if there is heavy browning on top.

8.     Remove skillet/pan from the oven and allow bread to cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

International Women's Day

P/oP would like to recognize the very talented women who support our studio including our wonderful ALL gal staff.  I'm certain that we cover an International variety  in our studio .

" Because you are women ...Make your own choices in the light of your own wisdom."

- Amitabh Bachchan

Fundraiser MAT CLASS THIS SUNDAY!

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has helped P/oP grow and voted to make the Pasadena Weekly's annual "Best of" list as the "Best Pilates Studio in Pasadena" for two years in a row! We are all excited about the year ahead.

We are kicking off this year with a fundraiser Mat class.

Join us in a Mat Class led by Jeanne King to raise funds for the I Hart Flying Foundation.  

The mission of this foundation is to assist young women in achieving their aviation goals by awarding flight training scholarships. They believe that by helping young women receive their pilot's license it will be a positive step toward increasing the number of women aviators. 100% of donor contributions go to the scholarship program.

To learn more about this foundation, please go to www.ihartflying.org.

  • Sunday, January 21, 2018
     
  • 1pm Mat class followed by a small reception
     
  • $50 tax deductible donation

To register, please respond to this email or go to www.ihartflying.org , make your $50 donation, and bring your receipt with you to the class.

  • Please join us in a fun workout for a worthy cause

Again, thanks to everyone who continues to support us and keep referring your friends and family.

All of the best to you in 2018.

Happy 2nd Anniversary P/oP!

Happy 2nd anniversary to our P/oP Family.

It has been another great year with so much to celebrate and be grateful.

We had to say farewell to Allison and Arden who both sadly moved away.

Goodbye and RIP to Fred whose spirit lives on in the studio, along will his Maxim magazines.

We welcome Frankie London Barnes, our youngest addition to the P/oP family. Hurry back Brittney.

We are pleased to have Pilates instructor Toni Maddocks join our group. Certified in the Balanced Body tradition, Toni brings this additional style to P/oP making P/oP the only studio offering a variety of Pilates methods.

P/oP (finally) welcomes massage therapist Nicole Barnes. I recently referred Nicole to a dear friend who was looking for a good therapist. After a few sessions with Nicole my friend sent me the following email:

"Just wanted to tell you that Nicole is STELLAR!  She really knows what she is doing.  Is professional and very knowledgeable about one’s anatomy and stroooong!  Just had my 5th massage and am really feeling the benefits. xoxoC "

And, thank you all for your votes for Pasadena Weekly’s annual “Best of” issue. We did it again! We won “BEST PILATES STUDIO for 2017“ for the second year in a row.
 

Thank you all again. You truly are the best.   -Maria

Make Pilates of Pasadena Great Again!

We would like to hold on to the title "Best Pilates Studio in Pasadena," which was awarded to Po/P by the Pasadena Weekly last year. Please take a moment to vote either online or in the studio. We have printed ballots available.

Please pass this along to all your friends and relatives and you’ll receive many years of good karma.

https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/category/specialissues/best-of-pasadena/

In addition, we would like to welcome Frankie London Barnes to the third rock from the sun. Frankie arrived on August 2. Congratulations Brittany, who worked until the very end of her term. What energy!

We at Pilates of Pasadena appreciate your continued loyalty.

 

Maria

P/oP Alert!

WELCOME ARDEN AND NICOLE!

P/oP welcomes Pilates instructor Arden Plank. Arden is kicking off the summer with a reformer class on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm.

Classes are limited to 4 people.  $ 25.00 per class

As requested by many of you, we are happy to announce that Massage Therapist Nicole Collins will be bringing her 14 years of experience to P/oP. The massage room will be ready for Nicole to take appointments beginning Wednesday, July 5.

You can read more about Arden Plank and Nicole Collins on our "Our Story" page. To schedule an appointment email info@pilatesofpasadena.com

The heat is definitely ON this summer so please remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen!

 

2017 Teacher Workshops! Contact Us Now to Hold Your Spot!

Pilates of Pasadena and mov-edu presents:

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Pilates sessions and observation with Constance Holder
Private sessions $100, observation $25

Sunday, June 11, 2017

“The Artful Eye”, advanced teaching skills.  Presented by Constance Holder
One of the most essential skills of any teacher is the ability to “see” a student or client.  Sessions should develop into the most appropriate structure for an individual on any given day and be specifically designed to offer optimum results in a short period of time.  It is critical to see beyond the surface, understand how the body works and offer guidance through safe and effective exercises. 

9am – 4pm
    $175 before May 22
    $225 after May 22

Saturday, July 30, 2017

“Creative Teaching”, enhancing group class teaching, Presented by Bonnie Sessions
A teacher of movement (Pilates, weight training, yoga, etc.…) can be demanding and draining physically and emotionally.  If we are not careful as our teaching career advances overtime can lead to burn out, poor quality of teaching and eventually loss of valuable business.  Our passion enables us to help others but our love of what we do must also protect us from the challenges that accompany this passion.   Over the 25 plus years of teaching I have been able to develop a number of successful strategies to maintain a fulfilling and successful Pilates teaching career. 

9am-4pm
    $175 before July 1
    $225 after July 1

Sunday, August 27, 2017

“Pilates for Athletes using the Wunda Chair & Foam Roller”, Presenter, Sheri Long
Athletes represent a very specific population and as such special considerations should be applied to serving their needs.  This workshop will guide the instructor through the unique and valuable applications available for the athlete directly related to the Pilates method.  Challenging muscle groups with precision of movement in strength, flexibility and endurance, will provide the necessary tools to structure demanding, yet well rounded sessions, for the professional (or weekend) athlete in your studio.

9am – 4pm
    $200 before August 1
    $250 after August 1

Sunday, October 22, 2017

“Unwinding Scoliosis with Pilates” Presented by Karen Clippinger
Research suggests that addressing the rotational component of scoliosis is vital for improving scoliosis. After discussing the basic anatomical and biomechanical changes of the spine associated with scoliosis, this session will focus on utilizing counter rotation and lateral flexion combined with distraction of the spine to attempt to lessen the asymmetries associated with scoliosis. These principles will be applied progressively from standing posture to strengthening exercises to functional movement. Participants will participate in novel exercises utilizing elastic bands and Pilates apparatus, as well as learn cueing for classical exercises that can be utilized to maximize benefits for your clients.

    9am – 4pm
    $200 before October 1
    $250 after October 1

Sunday, December 3, 2017

“Shoulder Mechanics” Presented by Meredith Rogers
This workshop will focus on the correct mechanics of the shoulder girdle - particularly relating to the Pilates repertoire. Immaculate control and sequencing of movement are essential in this method. Higher-level Pilates challenges, coupled with everyday activities demanding shoulder involvement, can easily create negative movement patterns and compensations. Poor shoulder stability, mobility and correct patterning of movement are certainly the most frequently encountered dysfunctions amongst clients. This subject is one that needs to be addressed as its implications are far reaching.

    9am – 4pm
    $200 before November 10
    $250 after November 10
 

R.I.P. Federico Alvarado

 

Fred peacefully passed away in his sleep yesterday morning, April 18, at the age of 96.

Fred was a regular at the Pilates studio. He would accompany his daughter, Judy, and son-in-law, Michael, on their Pilates sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For a time I would have Fred do a 10 to 20 minute routine to get him moving and his muscles active. As recently as a few months ago I watched him quickly lift up his arms to catch a large ball that Michael had thrown to him.

However, as Fred got older and grew increasingly less energetic he would hand the Thera-band back to me or Michael, and was most likely thinking, “No thank you.” :)

Instead, he preferred to sit and look through Maxim magazines. He appreciated beauty and always had a compliment for all the ladies in the studio. Michael occasionally brought him a beer to sip on while he waited.

Fred was a great sport and came along with us on a few dinners after Pilates, never complained and always enjoyed a glass (or two) of wine.

We will miss you, Fred....DAH-RAH-DAH-RAH.....!

Judy and Michael, our deepest condolences go out to you.