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Shopping Guide for Pilates Lovers

L+L Pilates Holiday Gift Guide

L+L Pilates Holiday Gift Guide

We feel it too, the holidays are approaching, and fast! While we can’t do all of the shopping for you, we can certainly help make the process easier with these gift ideas for the Pilates lovers in your life!

If you’ve had a session at L+L Pilates, you know we take our calf stretching seriously. The half dome  makes a great gift for a friend or family member who is always on the go and needs a little TLC. Pair it with our pinky balls for the ultimate foot and leg care for runners, walkers, and posture enthusiasts. You can even get our clients’ go-to items for Pilates while their traveling with our Pilates On-the-Go Gift Box!

If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas, we have you covered with gear that will upgrade any studio or at-home Pilates practice such as grip socks (visit our studio boutique for options), resistance bands, yoga straps, or Pilates balls.

For true Pilates enthusiasts, there is no better holiday gift than personal Pilates loops to help them feel safe and demonstrate their own unique style while they’re at the studio. We have a variety of styles and colors to choose from; be sure to browse the boutique online or in the studio!

Maybe your plan has been to introduce a friend to Pilates and secretly get them hooked? Surprise them with a gift certificate to our Buffalo studio or an L+L Pilates Online Studio Membership, with on-demand classes that can be done from anywhere!

Last but not least, we have some truly awesome apparel for working out or lounging around the house available both online and in-studio. Check out our online boutique for one of a kind L+L Pilates apparel, and visit our studio on Elmwood Avenue for goodies from some of our favorite apparel companies like Beyond Yoga and Softwear!

Happy shopping!!

 

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We’re Opening for Private Sessions!

We are so, so very excited to announce that we will be able to reopen the studio on Monday  August, 24th. Based on State mandates, we will be opening at limited capacity and with policies in place to ensure the safety of our team and all of you. The studio will be reopening in phases, beginning with private and duet sessions only, and only one session taking place at a time. Unfortunately, we will not immediately be able to offer our Reformer classes. We still have a schedule of outdoor Pilates mat classes each week, you can sign up for those classes here.

In the first phase of our reopening, we will be offering 50 or 30 minute private or duet sessions with only one instructor/client in the studio at a time. If you are interested in booking a private session, please contact us with what days and times work best for you. We will do our very best to accommodate everyone’s requests!

We are operating with an abundance of caution and have worked hard on our business safety plan, in accordance with the state’s requirements. All clients will be required to wear face coverings while in the studio and adhere to our safety policies. Please read the complete list of our Covid-19 policies here.

If you are not yet ready to come into the studio, we totally understand! You can request a virtual private session or head to Long + Lean Pilates Online for a variety of virtual class options, with new on-demand Pilates workouts added weekly.

We want to thank you for your continued support while we have been closed. It has been an adventure, but we are grateful for the ways we have been able to stay connected with most of our wonderful community. We want to make sure you feel safe and secure coming in to the studio, so please always feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We can’t wait to see you!!

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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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