Juliet's Pilates Autumn/Winter Member Exclusives

Autumn/Winter Member Exclusives.



Christmas is just around the corner. There I have said it!!! For those who have been coming to my classes for a while will know this is my favourite time of year. This will also be our second one online together. That got me thinking - how can we celebrate our successes and the progress we have all made in our Pilates practice over the last 18 or so months. 


Being online has so many positives and amongst all the benefits are lots of little extras that are accessible from your comfy sofa. Whilst I know we are not face-to-face; I hope you still enjoy the classes and feel pushed as if we were in the same room. Online gives us a constant in our lives, and I think you’ll agree we all need that at the moment.


I appreciate your commitment and your loyalty. To show you just how much, I am now absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of Juliet’s Pilates Autumn/Winter Member Exclusives!


These extras are all included in your current membership, and are in addition to all the live classes, and the huge library of recorded classes you have access to on catch up, let’s not forget the educational, informative, exercise, wellness, and fun we have too! There is definitely something for everyone and a VERY good reason to stay online, all for £1.43 a day!


I really am very proud to be able to collaborate with some amazing fellow businesses who bring incredible skill, experience, and knowledge to educate, entertain and inform. I am quite knocked out with what I now bring to your living room… exclusive to subscribed members of Juliet’s Pilates. 


Share the Juliet’s Pilates love with friends and when they subscribe you get a huge £10 off your next block! 


Here’s what’s coming up in the final three months of 2021…


October

4 - 8 October. No Time To Cry. 


It’s all about the new Bond film and you know I love to grab any opportunity so from 4th to 8th October I bring to you a week of Bond themed classes. 


All the details can be found on your live calendar but expect some themed music, some Bond girl Booty and 007 abs - if you enjoyed our Olympics themed classes then you will love these. 


Evening wear and gadgets are optional.


Pelvic Floor Tutorial


This is our 4th Pelvic floor tutorial and follow up class. Karen has been a huge contributor to our online content, and I feel very privileged that she gives me so much of her time and experience - all born out of walking our Labradors one rainy day earlier and discussing ideas. 


Karen is close friend and regular attendee in my classes, and we are so lucky to benefit from her extensive experience. 


More information - Karen MacLeod is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Postgraduate Masters degree and has spent the last 20 years as a pelvic health specialist working both in a hospital setting and in the private sector. Although now retired, Karen enjoys sharing the knowledge and practical advice that she has gathered from a wide range of experience and involvement in a global network of educators and therapists. 


Her 4th tutorial is now up in “Technique classes” in your library and my follow up class is on Tuesday 12th October at 9am. Details in your live calendar. 

     

Tuesday October 19th. 7pm. In Just One Day


Join us for a wonderful online chat with one of our own JP’s Member, superstar author and wine expert, Helen McGinn aka The Knackered Mother.


Helen and I have known each other almost all our lives through village life (although I do have just a few years on her!!!). Hels is a regular in our classes and she honestly does work like a demon! The master of the advanced rocking and a pretty mean Teaser to name a couple.


You can buy a copy of Helen’s latest book here (other outlets also available!) and then join us from the comfort of your sofa, glass in hand and ask Helen all about her books. She may even answer the occasional wine question if we are lucky!!! 


You can also get lots of entertainment as well as info on what to buy from the wine department by following @knackeredmother (Instagram)


Tuesday 26th October. 7pm. Back Care.


SO many people have common back pain and we should all really should join this session. I am delighted to introduce my cousin and Osteopath superstar Monica Blackburn who is going to deliver a talk and take questions from “the screen”. It was a real coincidence to see that we work in fields that complement each other and I am really chuffed to be able to collaborate with my cousin in this way!


Monica will talking about lower back pain and sciatica from an Osteopathic and physiological point of view, and how Pilates can manage and prevent such episodes of pain. 


More information – Monica is a registered Osteopath with over ten years clinical experience, working in both central London and Hertfordshire. Alongside her private clinical practice, she has also worked with amateur athletes in both the rock climbing and marathon disciplines and taught Osteopathy students at the London College of Osteopathic Medicine in Central London. Monica has a strong interest in movement based and complementary health practices and has benefited greatly personally from a regular Pilates practice. MFB Osteopathy mfb-osteopathy.com


The link to the session is in your calendar. Monica also regularly posts educational and inspiring information on her Instagram, so look up @mfbosteo.


November

Tuesday 9th Nov 5 - 7pm. Christmas Pop Up

 

Sarah Branson from KemptonBranson is doing a Pop Up Christmas market at East Boldre Playing fields hall for members and friends of Juliet’s Pilates. Sarah and I have known each other for many years and she has been a regular in classes over the last decade or so!! I am really looking forward to an intimate “friends of” evening and I will be pouring the Prosecco and warming the mince pies for you all as you have a browse.

 

Want to know what to expect - over to Sarah - “KemptonBranson is a small and perfectly formed independent online boutique based in Lymington. We love a relaxed and informal look, embrace all body shapes and as much sass as you can muster! Now 6 years old and the home of the infamous ‘ultimate tracky pant’ mixed with some chunky knits, Melly jeans, leather bags and a few sparkly gems, KB is one for your little black book as a ‘go to’ solution for clothing and gifts.”

 

You can visit @kemptonbranson over on Instagram to get all the latest deals and regular discounts. All the information is in your calendar. kemptonbranson.com

 

Tuesday November 23. 7pm.  Get your Healthy Winter Glow

 

Diana and I go back a very long way - in fact she was my case study and very patient guinea pig when I was doing my Personal trainer Level 3 qualification some 20 years ago. I have watched Diana’s career grow and fly and I am delighted that she is bringing her very considerable knowledge and experience to share with us.

 

Diana is a multiple award winner - Beauty Therapist of the Year, PHAB Service Star (the beauty Industry equivalent to a Michelin star) and Dermalogica Brand Ambassador to name a few of her accolades and has recently opened her new and beautiful salon in Lymington https://www.orchidsretreat.co.uk.

 

In our live tutorial Diana will be presenting, Three Rules of Maintaining a Healthy Glow this Winter. Link in your calendar. Follow @orchidsretreat on Instagram for regular posts on skincare advice. 


December

Tuesday 7th December. 7pm. Christmas Canapes

 

Lots of you will remember all the wonderful recipes we enjoyed from Annabelle in our November challenge last year and I am thrilled that she is back!

 

Annabelle launched her catering company The Kitchen Social following her graduation in Culinary Nutrition from Leith’s Cookery School, London early in 2019. Building on a passion for cooking for her family over sixteen years, her food focusses on using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to create delicious dishes that are nutritionally balanced. She is evangelical about the principles of healthy eating which form the basis of all her company's cooking. 

 

For the cook along for this event Annabelle will be showing us how to whizz up a couple of easy and delicious canapés for Christmas using a few seasonal, simple ingredients. You can learn more about the Kitchen Social here thekitchen-social.com and follow @the_kitchen_social on Instagram to see loads of delicious recipes.

 

Join us for a live cookery class from Annabelle’s kitchen by clicking the link in your calendar.

 

 

Tuesday December 14th. 7pm - Blow-dry bootcamp!!


The amazing Andrew has been colouring and cutting my hair for over 10 years and he is now going to share some tips, techniques and advice on getting that perfect blowdry!

 

Since starting his hairdressing career in 2008, Andrew trained with Goldwell in London and in Lymington before opening his own salon in the New Forest. Andrew has fresh, creative flair and a passion for colour. Andrew enjoys learning new techniques, sharing ideas & inspiring his talented team.

 

Andrew will be showing some skills on my hair as well as watching what you are doing so that he can advise you best. Bring your product questions too and let’s have some fun. Link in calendar and follow @andrewdavidhair on Instagram to see some of his latest colours and styles. andrewdavidhair.com

 

So, pour yourself a drink, wash your hair and open zoom at 7pm to learn how to get that salon look!


I look forward to seeing you on your mat or at one of these events soon.


Juliet x


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