KINESIOLOGY + WELLNESS COUNSELLING by ERICA OTTO
Its that time of the year again to gather for a delicious meal for Christmas.
There has been a change in the venue for the staff party and it is now at Howe Sound Inn at FireBread restaurant. Same day and time and we will be ordering from the menu and fresh sheets. So spend as much or as little as you like.
Hope to see you there!
A reminder for our clients that from November 5-18th the classes are a drop in fee of $6.00 each plus tax and the solo workout hours are posted online. Please sign up for personal workouts during these times.
Are you wanting to eat fish that’s not endangered or raised on fish farms? Well thanks to SeaChoice.org they have provided us with some subsitutions for guilt free eating.
Instead of…try
Atlantic cod…Alaskan or BC sablefish
Atlantic halibut…Alaskan Pacific halibut
Atlantic salmon…farmed Arctic char/wild Alaskan salmon
bluefin tuna…BC albacore tuna/US yellowfin tuna
Chilean sea bass…Alaskan Pacific halibut
mahi mahi…BC sablefish
Pacific snapper…farmed catfish
shrimp, farmed…BC spot prawn
swordfish…Canadian swordfish
Enjoy!
Body Awareness Exploratory Movement: Wednesdays. An exploration of embodiment in movement, participate in alignment self assessment, exploration of where your body gets stuck using breath and dynamic movement. This class is geared to individuals interested in postural and movement self assessment as well as self discovery. Incorporates deep core components, flexibility, and physical literacy. $15 GST included/ class.
Click here to reserve your spot online now
Mom & Baby fitness classes: Tuesdays and Saturdays. A full progressive class that builds on pelvic floor rehabilitation, deep core stability, and comprehensive fitness, all this while bonding with your infant. Babes must have head control 3 months + up to a year and be easily carried in a front baby carrier.
$126 GST included for once a week/ $252 GST included for twice a week for 8 weeks. Registration is necessary, spaces are limited.
Please email erica@violetquartzwellness.com to register for this progressive class.
Erica is returning to the studio the week of July 1st after a 3 month maternity leave. She and her husband welcome Gabriel, a healthy baby boy to the family.
Erica will be seeing clients stating the 2nd. All programs are open, wellness training is back up and running. While away Erica had the opportunity to do some research and reading and brings with her some exciting new approaches and concepts to rehab, training, and wellness. See you all in the studio!
We will be closed Canada day.
The studio will be closed on Monday July 1st for Canada Day and will reopen on Tuesday July 2nd at 8 am.
Have a great long weekend everyone
Hip Hug
Muscles worked: Lower body
Purpose: Strength
Form: Lie on back
Pull knee towards your shoulder
Switch and Repeat
Enjoy!
Side Plank- Hand, Feet & Hip Abduction (BOSU)
Muscles Worked: full body
Purpose: strength & stability
Form: Position yourself on your side, hand on bosu, have your knees, hips & head in a straight line
Push up onto your hand & lift hips off the floor
Lift the top leg with control
Repeat and Enjoy!
Alternating Superman
Muscles worked: full body
Purpose: strength & flexibility
Form: Lie flat on your stomach, have your arms above your head
Gently tighten core & buttocks
Reach forward with one arm while pushing backward with your opposite leg
Relax and switch sides
Remember: Do not lift your arms or legs off the ground
Enjoy!
For the months of May and June classes at the studio will be on a drop in basis and the prices are as follows:
Taxes are included
1 class: $6.30
2 classes: $12.60
set of 3: $15.75
Yoga: $14.00