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Virtual Classes + Private Sessions

Joseph Pilates once said “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” This message is especially important today. While the COVID-19 virus has made us close our doors, it has not stopped us from connecting with our community and continuing to do the thing that makes us feel amazing, Pilates! We have adapted all of our services to virtual or outdoor offerings so you still get the same great teachers and instruction while the studio is closed.

Virtual Private Sessions

If you are looking for more personal instruction and feedback, we continue to offer our signature private and duet sessions virtually. Each session will be designed specifically for your needs and goals and your instructor will guide you through movements and adjust your form so it is safe and effective for you. If you are new to Pilates and would like to participate in our group classes, setting up a private session first can help you prepare and get the most out of your class. Your instructor will assess your posture and movement habits, discuss your health history and goals, and suggest any modifications that you may need to make in your group classes.

Contact us here to schedule a private or duet session. We can use Zoom, Skype or FaceTime- whatever works best for you!

 

Outdoor Pop-up Studio

Not into virtual sessions? No problem. You can now schedule a private session, duet, or small group class in your backyard, or the outdoor destination of your choice. Fill out this request form and we will contact you to schedule your session.

 

Long + Lean Pilates Online

Long + Lean Pilates Online is the best way to experience Long + Lean Pilates classes anytime, anywhere. Our virtual fitness platform has a variety of classes from many of your favorite instructors available to rent or purchase. You can also become a member for unlimited access to all our videos, including exclusive content, plus a complimentary virtual private session.  There are videos ranging from full classes to a ten minute stretch to step-by-step tutorials of essential exercises and new content is added weekly!

Start your 7 Day Free Trial today!

 

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Virtual Fundamentals + Mat Pilates Teacher Training

We are taking our Fundamentals + Mat Teacher Training online! The training will follow the same format as our normal Fundamentals + Mat trainings, it will just occur 100% virtually via Zoom. You will receive both a PDF and print copy of the Long + Lean Fundamentals and Mat manuals, 20+ hours of virtual instruction from L+L owner Hayley Sullivan, plus ample time for supervised practice teaching and review.

This is an amazing opportunity to receive the unique blend of classical + contemporary training that Long + Lean offers at a discounted rate, no matter where you live!  After the training you will know effective cueing techniques, fundamental and restorative exercises, how to work with special populations, how to assess and address common alignment issues, and the ins and outs of all of the classical Pilates mat exercises.

Space is limited and we are only taking registrations through Wednesday April 13th, so check out the details below and register here.

Virtual Fundamentals + Mat Training Details

Dates: April 16-19 and 23-26

Times: Thursdays + Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays + Sundays 12-3 p.m.

Price: $750*

Other Requirements: All trainees will be required to purchase the recommended anatomy text and workbook and Return to Life by Joseph Pilates.

Register Here

 

Price of training includes PDF and print manuals, 20+ hours of instruction and practice teaching time, access to our livestream mat classes, digital catalog of all exercises (coming soon), and test out after completed hours

*Payment plans are available upon request. Deposit of $150 required to register.

Contact us if you have any questions or need assistance registering for the training. We will contact you after you register with details about the training.

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Introducing Long + Lean Pilates Online Studio

Like many businesses, Long + Lean Pilates is currently closed in observation of public health and safety measures due to the outbreak of COVID-19. We miss our studio community and look forward to being together again soon. In the meantime, we want to help keep you moving at home!

 

Live Streaming Pilates Mat Classes

Starting Saturday March 21st, we are offering live streaming Pilates mat classes through Facebook Live. We will have live, full length classes streaming daily in a private Facebook group for you to enjoy as they happen or come back to at your convenience!

Access to the videos will be available via the private Facebook group. To join the group and participate in our live stream classes, you must purchase our new Online Membership for $45. The Online Membership gives you one month of unlimited access to all of the classes streaming daily. We will assess renewal options for the membership as needed.

Live Streaming Class Schedule
Mondays: 9:00am Pilates Mat, 5:15pm Pilates Mat
Tuesdays: 9:00am Pilates Mat, 4:30pm Release + Restore
Wednesdays: 9:00am Pilates Mat, 5:15pm Pilates Mat
Thursdays: 9:00am Pilates Mat, 4:30pm Release + Restore
Fridays: 9:00am Pilates Mat, 5:15pm Pilates Mat
Saturdays: 11:00am Pilates Mat
Sundays: TBD

Please send us an email if you have access to equipment and would like a Reformer class added to the schedule.

Ready to get started? Here’s what to do next:

  1. Go to the Mindbody store to purchase the package, or send us an email to charge the card you have on file. In the Mindbody store, select the service category Small Group Classes, then Online Membership-Access Livestream Group. If you are unable to access your account through Mindbody or have any concerns, please contact us and we can call you to discuss your options.
  2. Make sure you have a Facebook account (you can make one with a fake name if you want!), then request to be added to the Long + Lean Pilates Online Studio private group. If your Facebook account name is something other than what we have in our system please let us know via email or Facebook messenger. 
  3. You will receive a follow-up email confirming your purchase and addition to the group, and will give you further instructions on next steps.

Sign Up for Online Membership Here

Virtual Private Sessions

If you prefer to work one-on-one with an instructor, we are still offering private sessions virtually. You don’t need equipment, all you need is a smartphone or computer and a little space to move! Contact us if you are interested in setting up a virtual private session.

Book a Virtual Private Session

Long + Lean Pilates on Youtube

Subscribe to Long + Lean Pilates

We also have many workouts available for you on Youtube. The Long + Lean Pilates Youtube page has lots of options from single exercises to 30 minute full body workouts. All of our Youtube videos can be done on-demand, whenever you want to move your body.

 

We hope that these resources will help to keep you moving until we are able to meet again. We look forward to seeing you soon!!

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Healthy Feet Workshop with Summerville Fitness

We’re excited to announce that we’re teaming up with Summerville Fitness for another workshop! This class, led by Christina Summerville (PT), will focus on foot health and teach you techniques to alleviate foot pain, build strength and mobility, and better understand the deep connection between your feet and the rest of your body.

Our feet are our foundation – they’re strongly connected to the rest of the body, but are often overlooked, overworked, and painful. Luckily, Christina Summerville (PT) of Summerville Fitness has designed a workshop that dives deep into all aspects of foot health. In this workshop, you’ll:

  • Learn how your feet are interconnected with the rest of your body (focusing specifically on the hips and core)
  • Practice standing and walking to counteract the negative effects of the modern lifestyle
  • Discover useful techniques to help with bunions, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, hip pain, knee pain, and back pain
  • Perform exercises that help to build better arches in your feet and improve the strength and flexibility of your hips, ankles and feet
  • Learn massage techniques using Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls to help improve pliability, coordination, awareness, strength and circulation of your feet
  • Learn the benefits of going barefoot and wearing minimalist/barefoot shoes

About the instructor: Christina has been practicing as a physical therapist for 24 years.  She is the only health care provider in the Buffalo area that is certified in Neurokinetic Therapy ®  (NKT) Level 2. Using NKT she finds dysfunctional movement patterns and helps correct a root cause of pain that may go unidentified by other practitioners.  She also incorporates her knowledge of Yoga Tune Up ® , MELT Method ®, and trigger point therapy in her sessions. Christina’s passion is to help active adults  & teens get out of pain so they can return to their favorite sports and activities, without resorting to medications or surgeries.

About Yoga Tune Up®: Yoga Tune Up® is a fitness therapy format built around the three P’s – Pain, Posture and Performance. It helps eradicate pain, improve posture and enhance performance through a unique blend of yoga, Corrective Exercise, Self-Massage, and Breath Strategies. By helping to identify and target your “body blind spots”; areas that are most overused, underused, or misused, YTU heals damaged muscle, increases strength and establishes healthy movement patterns.

Yoga Tune Up® therapy balls are not your typical myofascial release tools. Even more effective than foam rollers, they can be used to target specific trigger points and high-tension areas in your body. Their grippy texture helps with precision, so you can effectively release tension and relieve various aches and pains ranging from neck stiffness to plantar fasciitis. (via https://www.tuneupfitness.com/yogatuneup/about)

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2020

Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Cost: $45

Reserve your spot HERE!

 

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L + L Holiday Gift Guide

Make your holiday shopping as easy as it gets and grab some of these amazing gifts right at the studio next time you’re in for a Pilates class!

Fitness Gear

Help your loved ones keep their bodies strong and pain free with our therapy balls (perfect for self massage and tension relief), half domes, resistance bands, Pilates balls, and foam rollers. Grab one, or let our team help you combine a few items for the perfect at-home Pilates practice.

 

 

L+L Pilates Essentials Gift Bag

We’ve done the work for you and paired our pink massage ball, resistance band, Long + Lean Pilates x Soma Water Bottle, and your choice of grip socks together in a Long + Lean holiday gift bag. Grab one of the Essentials Gift Bags and you’ll also receive 10% off any other boutique item, including gift certificates!

 

 

 

Alignment Socks

We LOVE our My Happy Feet socks for relieving tension in the feet and improving foot alignment. My Happy Feet help stretch and separate the toes and are perfect for anyone who has to frequently wear uncomfortable footwear (hello, pointy-toed shoe lovers). Alignment socks pair perfectly with a pink massage ball for maximum foot pain relief.

 

Essential Oils

The L+L boutique features high quality, pure therapeutic essential oils that are a great alternative to toxic candles and artificial scents. We love using oils to brighten up the studio, calm or uplift our moods, and as skincare and cleaning products at home. We also have a few gorgeous lava rock diffusers that are completely sold out online and are such an easy and attractive way to diffuse essential oils in any room. Grab a lava rock diffuser and the Holiday Peace blend for a unique and uplifting hostess gift.

 

 

Books about Movement

Katy Bowman is one of our all time favorite sources of inspiration for getting your body moving better and moving more. The L+L boutique features a few of her easy to read books that will compel you to move, give you great exercises to do at home to help your body move better, and make you laugh and think all at the same time. Check out the titles we have in stock next time you’re at the studio, and feel free to ask a team member about which book best fits your needs.

 

Cozy Clothing

You’ll find cozy sweatshirts, sweat pants, hats, grip socks, L + L logo tees and tanks, and more right in the studio ready to go! Grab an item, tell the team member helping you that it’s a gift, and we will place it in an L + L bag with tissue paper so you don’t have to worry about wrapping it up later.

 

 

 

Gift Certificates

Literally every body can benefit from Pilates, and that is especially true at L+L, where we customize every session for each individual’s personal needs and goals. You can purchase a Long + Lean Pilates gift certificate for any service or amount you choose. A private Pilates session at L+L is the ultimate wellness gift for anyone on your list.

 

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