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Get that snow shovel back out…and don’t forget your posture!

March 14, 2017

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Remember that your form and posture are very important while shoveling snow! For those of you shoveling today, here’s a handy visual to help you. Take frequent breaks, and an epsom salt bath when you’re finished can help reduce soreness. Use two cups of…

This is your body. This is your body on stress. Any questions?

March 9, 2017

Everyone stresses out. Most of us are familiar with common stressors like work/school deadlines, being late, children, partners, parents, pets, illness……the list goes on and on. I was surprised to read recently about some lessor known stressors – or at least the ones that don’t…

Six Weeks…?

February 28, 2017

Six weeks. That’s the magic date. Six weeks for your postpartum checkup; six weeks for working out, six weeks for – Ahm – other things to take place. Six weeks compared to 40 weeks; 39 and two days in my case. Doesn’t seem too…

Lower Back Ache? Get yourself to LightSpace!

February 20, 2017

So many people have lower back pain these days, wouldn’t you agree? Whether from a fall, a birth defect, age, job-related or inactivity, we all know someone suffering with back issues. In fact, that’s how several instructors at LightSpace discovered Pilates in the first place….

So what does a Pilates Instructor at LightSpace look at all day?

February 16, 2017

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Clients often ask these questions: “How do you see that?” “Are you sure that I’m not in neutral?” “How can you tell that I’m using my back?” “How do you know that my leg/arm isn’t in the socket?” As Pilates instructors/movement therapists, we look at…

The Science of Smudging, part 2

February 13, 2017

Remember that LightSpace blog a while back about the science of smudging with sage? Most of you know that we frequently use sage in the studio, sometimes more than once a day, and have been curious about HOW to actually do it….

LightSpace 2.0!

February 10, 2017

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Welcome to LightSpace 2.0 – thanks for your patience and support as we underwent our construction this week! Here are a few pics of our project to tide you over until you stop in for your classes and sessions this week to see…

LightSpace is Under CONSTRUCTION!

February 7, 2017

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Exciting news – LightSpace is getting a MAKEOVER this week! The studio will be closed for sessions/classes from 9 to 5 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (2/7 – 2/9) as we undergo a little construction. The studio will re-open at 5 pm on…

Time running out for our 4/$100 equipment class special!

January 31, 2017

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Only one more month to take advantage of our January-Feburary Equipment class special – 4 classes for only $100 (thats $40 off regular price!). Sign up now and come have fun with us! lightspace.frontdeskhq.com/pack_products/369969 What classes can I take? Check out the list…