Genesee Pilates and Yoga

Guess what? We’re looking for trained Pilates instructors to join our team! Interested in learning more? Send a DM or email [email protected]. #pilatescommunity #pilatesteacher #rochesterpilates #buffalopilates #pilatesinstructor #pilatesjobs #personaltrainer #fitnessjobs #perryny

Our clients ask all the time, "What stretches should I do after my workout?" We get this a lot from runners and cyclists especially! Here's a 25 minute deep yoga-based stretching sequence you can do at home. Perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. https://www.patreon.com/posts/49785075

CLASS UPDATE Our online Saturday class time for Pilates Fusion flow is now 10:30 am ET with Liz. In person class with Sarah is still at 8:30am. Want to join us? Register online at https://www.geneseedance.org/enroll-online.html. ... . . . #pilates #bodypositivity #bodypositiveyoga #bodypositivitymovement #intuitiveeating #joyfulmovement #patreon #bodypositivebarre #pilatesonline #pilatesondemand #bodypositivepilates #haes #healthateverysize #bodyliberation

Let’s go #wayback today to one of the most recognizable movements in Pilates - The Teaser! Why is it called the Teaser you ask? Because it is THE move to which all of the other moves build!!... It works balance, flexibility and spinal mobility because the entire core and back are utilized to keep you upright in a V position on your sits bones. Comment below your favourite move do you like to follow the Teaser with! . . . #pilatescommunity #waybackwednesday #teaserpilates #dance #theatre #performance #geneseedance #geneseedancetheatre #geneseedanceperformance #classicalballetinstruction #contemporaryballetinstruction #adultballetinstruction #progressingballettechnique #PBT #balletyouth #jazzdanceclass #moderndanceclass #preschooldance #pilates #yoga #pilatesmatclass #pilatesreformer

Only have short spurts to get in a workout? This new Cardio Blast video is perfect! 10 minutes of nonstop movement with options for low, medium or HIGH intensity! Unlock this and all our other quick workouts for just $5/mo. https://www.patreon.com/posts/49703950

Quick Barre burn to start the day right. Loving my new tank from @pilateskatt and barre choreo that targets upper and lower body at the same time! . . #barre #barreburn #barrefit #pilates #pilateskatt #pilatesteacher #barrevariations #barrechoreography #barrefitness #localfitness #supportlocal

Happy birthday to yoga teacher extraordinary, Tara! Here’s a throw back to Pilates and Prosecco in 2019 at @rationwine. Tara brings an amazing energy to the studio both as a teacher and a friend. We love you!

What are your favorite local fitness businesses besides Genesee Pilates and Yoga? Our region is hopping with places to stay active indoors all winter long! https://exploregeneseevalley.com//0bc7da76-c9cd-4f57-8743-

Wondering what Pilates is all about? Our NEW Pilates Basics class covers all the fundamentals of the method. Improve body strength, reduce pain and increase mobility--no special equipment necessary. Take the class from our Perry NY studio or online via Zoom! Sign up: https://studiobookingsonline.com/geneseepilat/classcalendar

Happy new year! ‘Tis the season for resolutions and goal setting but consider this a gentle reminder that 1) you are worthy and loved just as you are and 2) the best way to inspire positive growth is by positive reinforcement and self kindness! Do you have any goals or aspirations for the coming year? Share ‘em below! (Please no mention of intentional weight loss or diets.) I have a self critical and ambitious personality and setting resolutions or goals for myself is a tric...ky balance. What I’ve learned is that creating intentions is a much more positive way to encourage my own growth and be a positive influence on the world. One of my intentions for 2021 is to make daily time for quiet, whether that’s through journaling, meditation or just a long bath with no music or distractions. I’m also looking to get more cardio into my weeks because I love the endorphins and the stress relief! This doesn’t mean I’ll do a sweaty cardio workout every day, but I’ll try to mix up my every day Pilates routine to include some aerobics, hiking or swimming now and then too. Anyone else love cardio but always forget to include it? See more

Teaser Tuesday! Spinal flexing + hip flexion + shoulder mobility + abs on = Teaser on the Pilates tower. Ellen makes it look easy, right?! . . #pilates #classicalpilates #teasertuesday

When your favorite reformer is taken. #pawlates #pupilates #corgisofinstagram #pilateslovers #newyearsameme

LAST CLASS OF 2020! Let’s send it off with a rocking barre class. ZOOM style!. 5:15 pm on Dec 30th with Sarah. Sign up on studio bookings by 5 PM!

*IMPORTANT STUDIO UPDATES* What a year, huh? We've been offering classes via Zoom since March 16 and are thrilled they've been so well attended! Since August, we've offered masked and socially distant small group classes indoors safely. For the rest of December, in person classes will be more limited again. ZOOM classes continue with 4 -6 classes each week streaming from wherever you are! ... We know not all our members are able to attend virtual workouts and 100% understand! If that's you, please feel free to request a PAUSE to your membership or class package until we're back to a more robust in-studio schedule in January. Your support of our small fitness studio has meant the world to us during this difficult time for business owners. Email: [email protected] to request a pause or extension. View the full calendar of in-person and ZOOM classes here: https://studiobookingsonline.com/geneseepilat/classcalendar HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Heads up that the StudioBookings website seems to be having some issues and is showing no classes on our calendar! You can see and book classes using the mobile APP in the mean time or call/text us at (585) 237-8815. Wednesday - Barre at 5:15 pm Thursday - Barre at 12 PM... No class on Saturday morning this week!

In a society that's obsessed with image, we've been conditioned to believe that health always *looks* a certain way. The truth is so much more complex! The diet and fitness industries have spent billions of dollars trying to convince us that health and happiness depend on dropping pounds, getting "shredded" abs or eating some foods but not others. But you deserve to be happy right now, in the body that's gotten you this far in life! You deserve to pursue health in whatever ...way that looks like for you, whether you are able bodied, disabled, fat, thin, young, old or somewhere in between any of these. Health isn't a one size fits all. "Fitness" isn't a one size fits all. Move your body. Eat food. Hydrate. Rest.

I’ve been away from the studio for a few weeks and am starting to majorly miss my Reformer. Mat work is wonderful but I can’t wait to be back on the equipment again! And to see my clients again in real life. #pilatesreformer #upstretch #longstretchseries #downstretch #longstretch #reformerpilates

No Barre Xpress tonight but it will be BACK next Monday! We have other great options for getting a sweat sesh in this Hallo-week, both on Zoom and in person. Tuesday - 5:15 PM Pilates ... Wednesday - 5:15 PM Barre FIT Thursday - 12 PM Barre FIT (Zoom only) Saturday - 8:30 AM Pilates + Yoga Flow Sign up here: https://studiobookingsonline.com/geneseepilat/classcalendar {Photo is from pre-pandemic times. Masks and small class sizes still enforced!}

"Help! I love flow yoga classes but they bother my wrist. What should I do?" Here's a great video from Dianne Bondy Yoga sharing a practice to strengthen the wrists, hands and forearms to reduce discomfort in planks, arm balances and life! Tara and Sarah are currently taking Dianne's "Yoga for Everyone" course learning how to better adapt yoga asana for bodies of different abilities and sizes. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AguHuiSirHs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AguHuiSirHs

Wishing you all happy celebrating as we close out 2020! You still have a few more chances to fit in some Pilates, yoga and barre before the New Year thanks to the power of Zoom. WEDS, 12/23 - Barre @ 5:15 PM THURS, 12/24- Christmas Eve Barre @ 12 PM SAT, 12/26 - Pilates-Yoga Flow @ 8:30 AM... MON, 12/28 - Yoga Basic with Sarah (sub for Tara) @ 9:30 AM MON, 12/28 - Pilates @ 5:15 PM TUES, 12/29 - Pilates @ 5:15 PM WEDS, 12/30 - Barre @ 5:15 PM THURS, 12/31 - Barre @ 12 PM See more

**Get four free group classes when you purchase four private training sessions for a limited time.** Need a last minute gift idea? Want to stretch your fitness dollars (pun intended) in 2021? Grab yourself--or a friend--a four pack of private Reformer Pilates sessions and you'll get four group classes ($60 value) included. We can even send you a printable e-gift certificate in plenty of time for Christmas! Group classes can be used for pilates, yoga, barre or any fitness cla...ss on our schedule, Zoom or in-person. Offer is only valid for purchase until January 1st and you can find it right here: https://studiobookingsonline.com/geneseepilates/store.html

Meet our newest (and oldest) client, Tom, who proves all bodies are Pilates bodies. Having muscles helps, though, Tom.

Congratulations to Emily Hill, the winner of 30 days of unlimited studio or Zoom group classes with Genesee Pilates! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month long project. What kinds of videos and posts would you like to see from us this month? We're working to create more online classes and mini-workouts you can do at home as the weather turns colder!

As Covid cases are on the rise in our community, it's time for some reminders of existing policies and a few more stringent safety measures. The studio will remain OPEN for in-person instruction at this time and you can keep us open by. . . 1. Handling your own equipment during private Reformer sessions so Sarah can keep a full 8 feet of distance during the entirety of the session. This is a great opportunity to get to know the Reformers better too! :) 2. Sanitizing your ha...nds before entering the studio. 3. Wearing a mask the entire time you are inside the building, including private lessons. 4. Staying home if you have recently traveled, been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or are feeling sick. We have a Zoom option for all group classes and private lessons. 5. Continuing to stay at least 6 feet apart from others at all times. We will continue to get through this together!

Plan ahead now for 2021! We're bringing back the 3 month unlimited rate for a limited time only. The package is only available to purchase until October 31. https://studiobookingsonline.com/geneseepilates

Movement is an essential component in taking care of the body. Your movement doesn't have to always (or even ever) look like sweating it out at the gym! Do you love playing on the floor with your kids, taking hikes, riding your bike or gardening? DO it! Can't get enough weight lifting, sweaty Zumba classes or barre? DO it! Feeling worn out from yesterday's workout and need a day with just some gentle stretching, a 5 minute stroll and maybe a long nap? DO it! No two days are... the same. If you're struggling to be active, try focusing on how movement makes you feel instead of whether it is the "right workout" or enough. And if you're ready for some formal exercise that's FUN, mindful and adaptable for your unique and precious body, we're here in the studio to help.

Last openings for private Pilates workouts this week: TUESDAY: 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM THURSDAY: 11 AM SATURDAY: 12 PM ... DM me if you'd like to come in! New clients are more than welcome.

Out of an abundance of caution due to instructor illness, all classes are being held on Zoom ONLY for Monday, September 28th!

Don't forget about the new Barre Express class on Mondays! 5:15 - 5:50 hits cardio, core, upper body and lower body along with dynamic flexibility training. Join us from home on Zoom or in studio (masks required).

THIS or THAT time! What's your pick for hitting that upper body?

Just a reminder that both Tuesday Pilates AND Wednesday Barre FIT are moving to 5:15 for the fall! Zoom and in person options available for both.

TIP: Did you know you can book classes from your smart phone using an app? Here's how: 1) Download Studio Bookings from the Google Play store (Android) or Apple store (iPhone). 2) Open the app and search for Genesee Pilates.... 3) Select our studio, log in and start booking. It's much more seamless than using the regular website on your phone.

**Happy Labor Day!** Can't wait to be back with some new classes and times starting next week, along with the old faves. MONDAYS... 9:30 AM Yoga 5:15 Barre Express 6:00 PM Adult Ballet TUESDAYS 5:15 PM Pilates WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM Barre FIT THURSDAYS 12:00 PM Barre FIT (Zoom only) 6:30 PM Ballet Floor Barre (PBT) SATURDAYS 8:30 am Yoga - Pilates Flow Limit of 5 people in studio with Zoom options offered too! Masks required if participating in person. Don't forget to sign up in advance. Move well!

Heads up that our fall schedule will have some NEW classes and times, with more membership options starting Sept. 14. Make sure to double check the studio calendar each week in case of changes and sign up in advance. Level 1: access to Pilates, yoga and Barre FIT classes both in studio and on Zoom. Level 2: access to all of the above plus the new adult ballet and ballet floor barre program! ... We also continue to offer single classes and class packages that are valid for 6+ months.

SUNSET YOGA tonight at 7:00 PM! Come say farewell to summer with a gentle movement practice behind The Hole In The Wall Restaurant & Lounge. Please sign up by 2 PM and bring your own mat/props.

This is one Zoom class you'll actually look forward to! From now until November 1, educators of all kinds can enjoy online Pilates and yoga classes with us FREE! We appreciate all you do for our kids and our community. Email [email protected] to claim your free fall class pass. Tag a teacher friend in the comments who could use a little stress relief and fun this fall!