20620
North Park Blvd, Suite 204
University Heights, OH 44118
216 320 9446 tel
www.inspiralmotion.com
www.gyrotoniccleveland.com
Inspiral
Motion
Teacher
Spotlight -
2011
Our Boutique: Feel the Buzz
Greetings Inspiral Community!
We are so excited to highlight Pilates Instructor, Debbie Axelrod this summer! So many of our students love her classes and sing her praises. Please read more about Debbie and sign up!
To keep your Pilates body in shape while maintaining your budget, we have added a $200 Monthly Unlimited Pilates Membership. Now you can get it more than twice a week and see the real benefits of Pilates.
In this issue we are introducing packages for new students, cool new items in our boutique, our complete Pilates Schedule, and an interview with Debbie. Read on!
We hope to see you on our schedule! 216.320.9446
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"Wow, what an amazing class with Debbie! I was corrected every 4 seconds." - Stacey
"Debbie is an incredible teacher! With each class I take away something
new!" - Jane
"Debbie's focus is not on performing in front of a class. Her focus is
on teaching every student, regardless of age or initial fitness level, how
to perform the Pilates repertoire exercises correctly for maximum benefit."
- Sarajane
Q.
What drew you to pilates?
A. "I'd been a personal trainer since 2001. As part
of my continuing education, I took a course called Mat Science,
which basically was a Pilates class. I loved how the work focused on strengthening
the core. It enhanced my own practice as well as my teaching. By starting
a movement close to the body and working from the core or "powerhouse"
- it just made sense.
"My dear friend, Pam Goetsch, had been taking Pilates and Gyrotonic with Lisa Lansing for a long time and talked to me about it often, telling me that I would love it. I finally went with Pam to one of Lisa's mat classes, and she was right, I loved it! Lisa was getting ready to open her studio and was offering an apprenticeship and training program through Core Dynamics Pilates out of Santa Fe. I signed up right away and never looked back.
"I began my training with Lisa Lansing in January of 2007 and earned my certification in December 2008."
Q.
Why is Pilates your passion?
A. "I love Pilates because it truly does transform your
body. Pilates can be done by everyone - whether you are a conditioned athlete
or someone who has physical challenges. I believe, like Joseph Pilates did,
that everyone should be doing it. Unfortunately, many people don't discover
Pilates until they have a back, shoulder or neck issues. Pilates helps us
learn to use our muscles synergistically, or in other words, all of the muscles
work together. As a result, we move more efficiently and safely. If we all
learned this at a younger age, I believe a lot of shoulder, knee, and back
problems could be avoided. Not to mention, it builds beautiful muscles and
is FUN!"
Q.
So you continue to train in Pilates around the country?
A. "I have gone to quite a few places for continuing
Pilates education. I really enjoy the Balanced Body on Tour
expos because they enable me to learn from Master Teachers all over the world.
One of the most enriching learning experiences was doing a workshop with Lolita
San Miguel, one of the "elders". It was both inspiring and intimidating
to work with her. She is amazing and so knowledgeable. Having been one of
Joe Pilates' original students, she was able to offer a lot of personal anecdotes
and insight into the personality of Joe.
"I also loved my training in Santa Fe with Michele Larsson, founder of Core Dynamic Pilates - one of the top Pilates Teacher Training Programs in the world. The Teacher Trainers at Core Dynamics studio are all amazing. I did my Level 4 Training there and then returned to test and earn my certification. Being tested and observed by Michele Larsson was probably the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life. When she told me she thought I was a very good teacher, I cried! It was like being blessed by the Pope!"
Q.
Tell us about The Pink Ribbon Program.
A. "For personal reasons, Iwas interested in The Pink
Ribbon Certification Program, a Pilates system developed for women recovering
from Breast Cancer. It was great. This program trained me to work with breast
cancer patients post-surgery and with those during treatment. I help them
regain their range of motion so they can slowly resume their normal workouts,
be it Pilates or other forms of fitness. Most importantly for these women,
being able to resume everyday movement is paramount!"
Q.
What inspires you today?
A. "I am inspired most by clients - especially those
who are excited and enthusiastic. I love when a student reaches a goal, overcomes
a challenge or discovers something new about themselves or their body. It's
great working with people who are new to Pilates and watching their excitement
as they become more aware of their movement and posture. They take that knowledge
and apply it to all aspects of their lives - whether it's other forms of sports
or fitness like weight lifting, golf and tennis, or just being aware of staying
out of their shoulders throughout the day."
"I am also
inspired by working with great teachers, each one brings a new perspective
and I always learn new things. I love being challenged in different ways -
being able to feel it in my own body and then being able to take that and
share it with my students."
Q. What is your typical pilates workout?
A. "I don't really have a typical workout. I try to
take classes from other teachers on a regular basis. It's great to be a student
and have someone challenge me and correct my form. It keeps me strong and
makes me a better teacher. On my own, there are a few exercises I try to do
most everyday. For example, if I have just a few minutes, I'll hop on the
reformer and go through Footwork, Pulling Straps, Short Spine and Teaser.
I love mat work - and you only have to do a few minutes every day to stay
strong and flexible. I also try to get some form of cardiovascular exercise
- usually running, 4-5 days a week."
Q.
What is your favorite exercise?
A. "Just one? Jackknife, Corkscrew, Snake, Tendon Stretch,
Semi-circle and of course, everyone's favorite - Short Spine!
Q.
What is your favorite Pilates music?
A. "I have very eclectic taste in music, so it varies
from day to day."
Q.
What is your favorite Pilates outfit?
A. "The newest one."
Learn Pilates™
- Level 1 - BEGINNERS START HERE!
Saturday Mornings 10:35 - 11:30 AM
Learn Pilates™
- Level 2
Monday Nights 7:05 - 8:00 PM
Read more about our wonderful Learn Pilates™ program here. Sign up by contacting the studio:
216-320-9446 or writing to info@inspiralmotion.com. Due to students signing up and not attending class, we require a $50 deposit to hold your spot in class.
Learn Pilates™ is taught on the chair, cadillac, reformer and mat. Learn the basic movements and increase strength, flexibility and coordination. Sign up today!
$155 total for 5 weeks which includes unlimited mat classes.
www.juil.com
If
you're still searching for the perfect pair of summer sandals, you've come
to the right place.
As a GYROTONIC®
and GYROKINESIS®
Master Trainer, Lisa Lansing received a free pair from Juil as a gift! These
adorable new flip flops are the newest creation of Juliu Horvath, GYROTONIC®
and GYROKINESIS®
inventor (pictured right).
Not only are the sandals hip and stylish, they also release and renew the body's natural energies.
Go online today and order your pair of Juils. They run in whole sizes only. Enter the code G01OH44118 on the Juil website when ordering your new pair of sandals for FREE SHIPPING!!
Other items in
our boutique include Earthing books and 
clothes.
Possibly one of the greatest discoveries in our lifetime. Earthing. Go barefoot this summer!
What are free
electrons?
How do free electrons combat excess free radicals in our bodies?
How can earthing relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis?
How does earthing help people with chronic pain and insomnia?
Read the book to find out more. $18.95 +tax at the studio. Or go online and read more at the www.earthinginstitute.net.
We
wish everyone a blissful Summer!
Your Inspiral Teachers
Pictured
Top Row: Mary
Tramonte, Debbie Axelrod, Katie
Cole
Bottom row: Karen McDonald, Lisa Lansing (Not pictured is Lisa Smith and Ashli
Eisman)
Pictured:
Chrissy
Kohler, Lisa Lansing, Sarah Shemory
Karen McDonald, Miriam Salamon, Catherine Feldman
Inspiral Motion and GYROTONIC® Cleveland
20620
North Park Blvd, Suite 204
University Heights, OH 44118
216
320 9446 phone
info@inspiralmotion.com
www.inspiralmotion.com
www.gyrotoniccleveland.com
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