How to Book Recurring Classes in MINDBODY

  1. Use your computer or laptop to go to the Mindbody website
  2. Click “Sign In” located in the upper right corner of the screen (*Please note: If the link takes you to a screen that asks you to search for the business, type or copy and paste “I·D Pilates”. You will need to include the middot between the “I” and the “D”. Then click “Sign In”).
  3. Enter your Mindbody login information and click “Sign In”
  4. Click on the “Classes” tab
  5. Make sure you choose the location you would like to attend: “All locations”, “I·D Pilates- Buffalo” or “I·D Pilates- Clarence”
  6. Choose the week you are looking for by scrolling or click on the calendar symbol to pick the date
  7. Once on the week that you want, scroll to the class you would like to sign up for and click “Sign Up Now”
  8. On the next screen, you can book a single reservation or a recurring reservation. For the recurring reservation, look at the right side of your screen, pick the start and end dates for the class you want to attend and click “Make a recurring reservation”. (*Please note: For Unlimited clients, you will choose “Register as Unpaid”)
  9. The next screen will show you the classes you are enrolled in

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

*When booking the recurring reservation and choosing an end date, the system will show you all the dates. If you don’t have enough passes on your account to cover all the classes you will be prompted to purchase another package.

*The system will show you classes that are already booked (and therefore unavailable) but will not add you to the waitlist. Take note of the classes that are unavailable and manually add yourself to the waitlist for that class.

 

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Pilates For A Purpose Fundraiser

This February I•D Pilates will be putting on our first ever fundraiser for the Buffalo City Mission.

Join us on the 18th for a Pilates Mat Class led by Ashley, followed by a gift card raffle with great prizes from our favorite local businesses. The 55 minute class will focus on classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Unlimited Memberships and Group Class packages do not apply for this class. All proceeds will be donated to the Buffalo City Mission. Learn more about the Buffalo City Mission here.

Can’t make it to the event but want to show your support? Donate to the cause in-studio, send us an email, or visit the pricing tab on our page in the Mindbody app and purchase one of the “Pilates for a Purpose” donation options.

 

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Now Offering Reiki!

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We’re Moving and…

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We are so excited to announce that beginning January 3rd we will be in our new, beautiful studio at 1275 Delaware Avenue. Our new studio gives us almost double the space, a private room for massage, lockers, a second bathroom and more! We could not be more excited to move into our new, beautiful space and embark on this new chapter. The studio will be closed for our move January 1st and 2nd with no classes or sessions on those days. For all appointments and classes on January 3rd and after, head to 1275 Delaware! See below for a note about parking.

 

 

In addition to our big move on January 3rd, the new year brings us a new name! That’s right, beginning in 2022 we are shifting to a new brand that better reflects our focus and mission as a Pilates and wellness studio. Everything you know and love about Long + Lean Pilates will remain, you’ll just be calling us by a new name…I•D Pilates. Be on the look out for our new logo and name on social media, in your email inbox and on the web. We’ll be sharing more information about our new name and the motivation behind the change soon.

As always thank you for your dedication and support throughout the years and through these big changes! Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Parking at 1275 Delaware: Free parking is available along the side of the building (in front of the main entrance) and on Lancaster, on the same side of Delaware as our building. There are also parking spots available behind Canterbury Woods and paid spots in the parking ramp behind the building. Please be aware that the parking lot is reserved for residential tenants and therefore should not be used when visiting the studio.

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What do we Mean by Long + Lean?

When we say long + lean, we are referring to the length and strength within the body that is created by doing Pilates. Long + lean is not meant to be a description of what a body should look like in order to do Pilates.  At Long + Lean Pilates, we do and teach Pilates because of how good it makes us feel, not because of how it makes us look. Pilates was designed as a system of exercise for everyone to do to improve their overall health and wellbeing. As it gained popularity, it became widely used among dancers, and began to be defined by the image of thin, white females. There is now an air of elitism and exclusivity associated with the Pilates industry that is being addressed and challenged in an important and necessary way right now. Pilates is for every body and we want to do our part in making sure that is universally understood.

 

We do however know that, by default, a name like Long + Lean Pilates may make people feel as though they do not belong in the studio unless they fit a certain mold. It has never been our intention to give off any vibe of exclusivity or elitism, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t done so. We truly believe Pilates is good for every body and we strive to address each person as their own individual body with their own needs and goals. When Long + Lean Pilates was started, the brand name was decided on for a few reasons:

·      The design of the logo and need for two words that complimented each other

·      To conjure the image of long, lean muscles facilitated by the Pilates workout

·      And yes, because of the idea that Pilates can give you a long + lean physique

 

To be very honest, I have struggled with the name Long + Lean Pilates for years now. We are not a studio that focuses on weight loss or aesthetics. Our brand has always been about helping people move well, feel good in their bodies, and go about their lives pain and injury free. Nothing makes me cringe more than the “get your body summer ready” ads.  Now, when I think about the words long + lean, I think about the length and strength that is created within the body: elongated muscles, the feeling of being long and lifted, and increased strength throughout the body. Apparently lean is also a name for the “Purple Drank” recreational drug beverage, so there’s that…

 

I have heard the sentiment “I feel like I need to workout for a few months before I start Pilates.” We want to make sure no one ever feels that way when they consider coming to our studio. Come as you are. We are here to help you achieve your goals. And truly, any goal is welcome. Maybe you do have the goal to lose weight, you’re welcome here. You’re also welcome if your goal is to alleviate back pain, take an hour to do something for yourself each week, increase flexibility, or meet new people. Those are all admirable goals that are more than welcome at Long + Lean.  Please do not feel that you have to look a certain way in order to do Pilates. Every body is welcome at Long + Lean.

 

While we are not changing our name, you will notice us using L + L Pilates more often than Long + Lean Pilates. We will be heading in that direction because it is incredibly important to us to make sure we are not contributing to any sense of elitism in the Pilates industry or making anyone feel unwelcome at our studio, even if it is inadvertently.  Additionally, we are always open to hearing feedback from you about how we can improve our inclusivity and be more welcoming to the entire community. Thank you for being part of L + L Pilates past, present, and future. We love you all!

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