Catching Up with Your Pilates Teacher Friends...
We just thought we’d pop in to say hi and fill you in on our Quarantine Life adventures…
It’s been 6 months since we had to close the physical doors, but we’re still working out online and outdoors (when the air quality permits).
Check out what we’ve been doing!
Get to know Kelly
Now teaching Rooftop Pilates Fridays at 10:30am!
Hey, Kelly!
Kelly Fifield joined MVP way back in February 2020, just before the pandemic started…and she has faithfully taught online classes and private sessions ever since we went virtual. Her encouraging approach and kind spirit make her a delight to work with. (She is also an amazing professional dancer, as well as a dance and barre teacher!)
Now she’s adding a Rooftop Class! Yay!
From Kelly:
“Hi friends, my name is Kelly and I am one of the new Pilates instructors here at MVP. I joined the studio back in February after finishing my STOTT Pilates level one training, and have since been teaching privates and online group classes during our shelter in place.
I am thrilled to be teaching an outdoor Mixed Level Mat class starting this Friday! If you’ve been missing in person training like I have, this is a great way to see new and familiar faces, sweat and laugh together, and of course...practice our teasers! Hope to see you there!”
KELLY’S CLASSES - CLICK FOR SIGNUP
Monday, 10:15am (ZOOM): Level 1 Pilates Mat
Friday, 10:30am (ROOFTOP/IN-PERSON)
Privates available upon request
Brittany Keeps it Real
And teaches some killer workouts, too!
try wednesday at 10:30am…
Brittany Dever’s love for the Pilates method is hard to ignore! She teaches the Classical Pilates work with cueing that is vivid, relatable, and joyful. You’ll enjoy yourself so much, you may not even notice how hard you’re working!
A Note from Brittany:
“Quarantine has definitely had its ups and downs. Before the air quality got worse, my husband, Michael, and I tried to find as many camping opportunities as possible. Being outside in nature allows my soul to find peace amongst the chaos. One notable camping experience took place on a farm! It was such a treat to be so close to all the farm animals. Although we can't hug each other right now, I was happy to settle for a chicken hug (see picture).
One gift to come out of quarantine is that I have gotten to spend more time with friends over zoom. I even joined a book club! We are exploring the concept of stoicism in Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. This book and its passages have given my mind valuable ideas to meditate on, and are particularly comforting on the days that I feel like I can no longer handle this quarantine.
These sheltered times have also allowed me to dive deeper into my pilates practice. Breath, rhythm, and pace have taken on whole new meanings. Mat work has become a solid foundation of my practice, as I've continued to explore internal strength through decompression and simple fundamental movements. My favorite thing about Pilates is the life-long journey it takes you on. I'm so honored to be apart of my student's journeys and strive to share tools that will strengthen their minds, bodies, and souls during these chaotic times. Just as Joesph Pilates developed this practice in a concentration camp, so now do we practice it during the quarantine. I look forward to seeing you all on Zoom!”
BRITTANY’S CLASSES - CLICK TO SIGN UP
Wednesday, 10:30am: Level 1 & 2 Mat (ZOOM)
Privates available upon request
Sophia’s Classes are Going Strong
and making people even stronger!
tuesdays & thursdays
If you’ve ever taken a class from Sophia, you know that her attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to the Pilates method are hallmarks of her teaching. Her Tuesday and Thursday live-online classes have been super popular during lockdown. But there is always room for one more in Zoom Land!
Sophia says:
“Since the beginning of the shelter in place, my appreciation for the Pilates Method has only deepened. Even with the adjustments required for online sessions, I have marveled at the way that this work has allowed people to stay physically and mentally healthy and I have really been delighted to see how much progress can be made, even through a little Zoom grid! It feels like such a blessing to be able to have a positive impact on the health of others, especially given the moment we’re all in. While I can’t wait for the return to the studio and in-person sessions, I am so grateful to be able to share Pilates with our community! Let’s keep moving together!!!”
SOPHIA’S CLASSES (ALL ONLINE VIA ZOOM) - CLICK TO SIGN UP
Tuesday, 5pm: Levels 1—3 Classical Mat
Thursday, 12pm: Advanced Level 4 & 5 Classical Mat
Thursday, 1:30pm: Level 3/Intermediate Classical Mat
Krista Keeps Moving
Logging Miles (and cuddling with Miles)
Tuesdays have become Krista’s favorite day of the week. Why?
From Krista:
“If you know me, you know I’m kind of a nerd for hiking. Once COVID hit and we had to temporarily close our physical doors at MVP, I had much more free time on my hands. So I re-committed to my love of hiking, dedicating every Tuesday for the past several months to exploring the beauty and challenge of local (and not-so-local) trails. Masked and distanced, of course!
My best buddy Miles (he makes a cameo below—and frequent cameos in my Zoom classes!) comes along for the shorter and cooler hikes…he especially likes walks around the neighborhood to get snacks and treats.
This photo is from Mt. Diablo…not long after I took this happy selfie, I almost tripped on a rattlesnake—yikes! But I was actually kind of excited to experience wildlife right in front of me…snake photo to be shared soon!
Check out my brand spanking new Instagram to follow my hiking adventures and the workouts that go with them!”
KRISTA’S CLASSES: CLICK TO SIGN UP
Wednesday, 5:30pm: Community Mat Class (ZOOM)
Thursday, 5:15pm: Rooftop Pilates (IN PERSON @ MONTCLAIR PARKING GARAGE)
Privates via Zoom & outdoors by request
Mini Workshops: Foot health; Happy Hips; Body Positive Mat; Athletic Mat Challenge; and more! Starting Sept. 21—check them out!
We miss you!
sending love and doggie kisses,
mvp