Moxie Mind & Body, Pilates Studio

Sometimes, having a workout buddy gives us that extra motivation to reach our fitness goals! During a duet session, you and your duet partner will focus on achieving your mind & body goals together with one of our Pilates teachers. Head on over to our online scheduler to book a duet session: https://loom.ly/4b-jo6I

Whether you take time to write down your New Year's goals, journal, meditate, workout on your Pilates mat, or go for a walk, do something for yourself and make time for self-care everyday.

"Being a mother was never my ambition, it was never something I deeply yearned for simply because I loved life the way it was, I was content. I genuinely feared children would be a threat to my happiness, my ability to be successful, to be beautiful, and have the ability to live life to its fullest. I thought children would take something (not sure exactly what that ‘thing’ was) away that I desperately needed to survive because I’d be spread too thin. This little boy was a gi...ft from the Universe I never knew I needed. He teaches me every single day what life is truly about." Happy National #CelebrationofLifeDay, Aubrey

Get your body pumped up and moving in Cecile's Virtual Fitness Boot Camp this Friday at 11:30 AM! After work, grab your magic circle and tone those arms at 5 PM in our Happy Half-Hour Virtual Magic Circle class with Cecile. You won't want to miss out on these workouts! Sign up for class here: https://loom.ly/nGAEjhM ... : Cecile Elias

Aubrey is 26 weeks pregnant and absolutely loving the Standing Side Bend on the Gratz_Pilates Wunda Chair. For all you mamas to be out there, side bending is a life saver throughout pregnancy and feels absolutely delicious!

In collaboration with The Pilates Firm Las Vegas, we have tips and Pilates exercises to prepare you for a surgery or C-section coming your way! Join us this Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1 PM EST on Facebook Live for a chat and Q&A with Aubrey and Juliet Clingan, owner of The Pilates Firm Las Vegas, as they share their personal experiences of C-sections, benefits of Pilates prior to birth, and advice for pregnant women preparing for a C-section or who unexpectedly end up having an emergency C-section. Mark your calendar and stay tuned!

Courage is knowing that you're stronger than what you face. You have to trust that you're capable of more than you think. 2021 is the year to be intentional. If you have a dream or goal, don't lose sight of it. You can do it! Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Friendly Reminder: Moxie Mind and Body, Pilates Studio will be closed on Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Please check with your teacher for any regularly scheduled appointments you have during that time period to coordinate availability if you would like to keep something on the schedule. Otherwise, we'll see you in 2021! Have a safe and happy holiday!

Moxie is Going VIRTUAL to Keep You Moving - https://mailchi.mp//moxie-is-going-virtual-to-keep-you-mov Effective IMMEDIATELY you can register for group classes (starting Mon. the 23rd) and private sessions (starting Wed. the 18th) CLICK to learn how!

It is never too late to reach your goals. Finish off the year strong with good intentions.

Happy World Kindness Day! Find a way to spread a little kindness today and every day.

This year is more important than ever to support local businesses and what better way than giving our clients gifts! All Moxie clients will receive a Cedars Stately Hand Sanitizer of their choice. Choose from one of four great smelling aromas: Peppermint Twist, Lavender Fields, Iced Melon, or Peace. You can find all of these lovely hand sanitizer scents + more from Cedars Stately Aromatherapy within Inner Rutz on Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon. All clients will have their holiday gift waiting for them at the studio. You may pick yours up next time you're at the studio or reach out to us via email and arrange a time for pick up at either the South Hills or Downtown Studio locations. Happy Holidays from Moxie!

Cozy up at home with a warm cup of coffee and our Moxie Book Club book of the month, I Am, I Am, I Am Seventeen Brushes with Death, by Maggie O'Farrell. Our next book club meeting is on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM to chat about your favorite parts and takeaways! If you are interested in joining Moxie Book Club, DM us your email address and Aubrey will add you to the mailing list for the latest news and updates. Photo Credit: Anda Todoran

'Tis the season of giving! Give the gift of movement and Moxie by purchasing a GIFT CARD to Moxie for a family member or friend! Gift cards can be purchased for virtual, in-person, duet sessions, and private classes. Shop for a gift card for the holidays here: https://loom.ly/LytAad4

Having a workout buddy or Pilates partner can motivate and inspire you to exceed your mind and body goals! Grab a partner and book a duet session for double the Pilates fun. Sign up for a duet session on our online scheduler https://loom.ly/L_yGqvc

The holiday season can be a very busy and stressful time of the year, and it is important to remember to make time for yourself. Doing nothing is doing something and you should not feel guilty to take some time out of your day to breathe, relax, and recharge.

It is Client Appreciation Month, and we are so grateful for all of you! Don't forget, each session or class you attend virtually or in-person this month will count as an entry into our annual Client Appreciation raffle. We will be selecting 3 winners to win 1 of our 3 fabulous prizes at the end of the month. Prizes include: 1 $50 Amazon Card 2 Bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne... 3 One (1) Free Private Pilates Session Book a session or class on our online scheduler: https://loom.ly/U0vCmFE

Every day is another opportunity to improve yourself. If you're interested in focusing on your individual mind-body goals and discovering new ways to improve your mind-body connection, then you'll definitely want to book a one-on-one private session with a Pilates teacher! Schedule your private session on our online scheduler: https://loom.ly/LPD4MCc Interested in giving the gift of movement and Moxie? We offer gift cards during the holiday season. Shop for a Moxie gift card here: https://loom.ly/OnF1ECs

In spite of all the things that have gone wrong during this crazy year, remember to be thankful for all of the things that are going right.

Are you able to feel and find some calmness within the chaos? If you haven't already, try stepping back to see the little things you may have missed, otherwise the chaos will swiftly sweep you away. When you can step back and pause for a moment of peace, you begin to see that the LITTLE things ARE the big things you've been searching for.

We have some BIG news at Moxie! If you are subscribed to our newsletter, then you already know what our BIG news is. The Johnson (and Moxie) family is growing! Baby GIRL Johnson is due in April 2021. To help women that may have experienced a traumatic first pregnancy with postpartum depression, women who may have fears about pregnancy in general, or anyone undergoing a surgery, Aubrey is collaborating with the owner of The Pilates Firm Las Vegas, Juliet, to bring you tips and Pilates exercises to prepare your body for a C-section or surgery. These Pilates exercises will teach you to cue your abs and help you find your core when you cannot feel your stomach. Stay tuned and follow along here or on our Instagram @moxiemindandbodypgh! You may subscribe to our newsletter here: https://loom.ly/TRJhzVE

Unprompted words of wisdom from Aubrey's son, Hendrik: Take a deep breath ‘inhales and exhales 3 times’ Ahhhh I feel better now! Now can I have a snack? Two important feel good self-care items... breathing and snacks!

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Make time for self-care on your Pilates mat this week! Your mat can be the perfect place to recharge and reset. Join us for our Virtual ZOOM Mat classes offered every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday! No equipment needed. Sign up here: https://loom.ly/1K2U1jA

Start your Monday off feeling uplifted by practicing the Hug A Tree exercise on the Gratz_Pilates Arm Chair/Baby Chair! Open your arms wide with your spine and waist elongated, and then reach forward and pretend you're hugging a big tree. Remember to keep your chest open and breathe! : Cecile E.

Wintertime calls for reading! Join Moxie Book Club as we dive into our next book, "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times" by Katherine May. Our next meeting will be in January. Stay tuned for updates on the exact date! If you are interested in joining Moxie Book Club, DM us your email address and Aubrey will add you to the mailing list for the latest news and updates. : Katherine May

Remember to be kind to your body and give yourself time to rest and recover. Exercise should be something that makes you feel good and rest days are just as important!