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Classical Pilates Workshop in Qatar with Amy Kellow Update!

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Dear All,

Pilates Students, Pilates Teachers, Pilates Lovers and Everybody interested in Pilates or want to learn more about this beautiful Method called Contrology by Joe H. Pilates.  

contact me by phone +974 55700967 by email: timeless@luzlife.com

We are offering Early Pilates Bird until September 26 of 2015.

Spaces are limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.

 

10406993_10153053623660152_4626938690229898080_n“The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit”  

Joe Pilates

Now in Doha, Qatar we will have the opportunity to Meet the Classical Pilates Method in the Complete Workshop with Amy Kellow.

i-ksMjGk7-LThe Complete Classical Pilates Workshop with Classical Pilates Teacher from Vintage Pilates and student of Mr. Jay Grimes, 1st Generation Master Teacher and student of Joseph Pilates

 We are offering the possibility that you have the opportunity to meet Amy here in Doha, Qatar;  please any question or if you need Private Session with Amy during this dates but in different time; we will doing our best to reach you!

 

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Amy Kellow creator of Everybody Pilates has a passion for Pilates that has taken her all around the world. Striving to find the very best education that she can in 2011 she found herself at the doors of Vintage Pilates and Jay Grimes, 1st Generation Master Teacher and former student of Joseph Pilates. Amy completed The Works and then received an invitation to the inaugural class of Teaching the Works under the tutelage of Jay.

Amy believes that everyone should share in the brilliance of Pilates and ensures that all of her teachers at Everybody Pilates are taught by her and experience the very best in education. This ultimately filters through to all of the clients at Everybody Pilates.

Amy teaches a range of clients from professional athletes to the everyday person. She presents workshops and education internationally and enjoys seeing clients and teachers benefit from Classical Pilates.

Please contact Amy directly if you wish to make an appointment for private lessons/workshops or classes at the South sea studio – amy@everybodypilates.co.uk

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Workshop 1

“The Classical Mat Work with Pushes and Pulls”

  • Time: 9 am to 12 noon 
  • Fees: “The Classical Mat Work with Pushes and Pulls” 550 Qatar Riyal
  • Date: November 26 of 2015
  • Venue: LuzLife, The Classical Pilates Studio 

Discover the genius of Joe Pilates and his Classical Mat-Work.

In this 3 hour workshop we will discover the genius of Joe Pilates in the Classical Mat work.

Why the order is so important and how you can teach the Classical Mat to Beginners all the way through to the Advanced Client.

We will use touch techniques and traditional pushes and pulls to deepen the work to get the most out of your Mat!

Workshop 2

“The Classical Reformer”

  • Time: 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Fees: “The Classical Reformer”  800 Qatar Riyal
  • Date: November 26, 2015
  • Venue: LuzLife Studio
  • Discover how the reformer sets you up for success in your teaching. We will work through the reformer exercises discovering how to deepen your understanding and teaching. You will learn to use spots and touch techniques to get the most from the reformer.

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Workshop 3

Do you See What I See?

  • Time: 9 am to 12 noon
  • Fees: “Do you See What I See”  800 Qatar Riyal
  • Date: November 27, 2015
  • Venue: LuzLife Studio 

A Problem Solving workshop developed to train your eye and respond in the Moment.

In this 3 hour workshop we will look at how we make choices with the body in front of us – how we use the body scan to lead us into making decisions about what exercises to choose. You will learn to trust your instincts!

The workshop will start on the Mat Work – how as teachers do we teach an individual to get the most out of a private lesson on the mat. If we are teaching a group class how do we tackle these issues?

We will then move onto the Reformer – (Mat teachers don’t worry! This is about teaching the body in front of you not what piece of equipment you are on!)

Observing the body in front of us we will make decisions as to what exercises to teach next.

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Workshop 4

The Cadillac for Beginners – Making a Stronger Body

In this 3 hour workshop we will discover how the Cadillac provides support for your beginner clients.
The Cadillac is an essential piece of apparatus for your beginners as it allows us to strengthen the body and get rid of those aches and pains! It is the perfect piece for all of your clients.
You will discover the go to exercises to release back pain and the essential moves to strengthen and lengthen the whole body.
Prepare to discover something new about you!

  • Time: 3  pm to 6 pm
  • Fee: Workshop NR 4: “The Cadillac for Beginners”  3 hours of Workshop: 800 Qatar Riyal
  • Date: November 27, 2015
  • Venue: LuzLife Studio

3 hour workshop at LuzLife Studio

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 Workshop 5

The Basics of the Chairs and Barrels

Discover the Basic exercises on the Chairs and Barrels that are good for everyone!
In this 3 hour workshop we will work through some of the essential barrel and chair exercises that will help to transform your body. Using the Chairs and the Barrels regularly in your workout will strengthen and lengthen the body in exciting new ways.
We will then take it back to the Mat to feel the difference it can make!

  • Time: 9 am to 12 noon
  • Fee: “Teaser Workshop”  800 Qatar Riyal
  • Date: November 28, 2015
  • Venue: LuzLife

In this 3 hour workshop we use the basics of the Chairs and Barrels series you will be able  to learn how to strengthen the C-Curve. Connected your back muscles with your stomach muscles and let the upper limbs and lower limbs follow. 

 

Private Lesson, Semi Private – Duet Lesson with Amy Kellow

Time: 3 to 6 pm

Date: November 28, 2015

1 hour of Mat Work or Reformer Lesson 3 persons maximum: 600 Qatar Riyal

1 hour Pilates Duet 650 Qatar Riyal

PRIVATE LESSON WITH AMY KELLOW 1 ON 1

1 Hour of Private Lesson 740 Qatar Riyal
November 28, 2015

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Workshop Fees Discounts!

 10% of discount if the payment is before 26 of September, 2015

 

Places are limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.

We are working for you; and to give the opportunity to all the Pilates Teachers, Students, and Everybody here in Qatar, Middle East and around the Globe; to be able to meet Amy Kellow: Teacher Second Generation of Pilates Teachers.

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, in Classical Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, in Classical Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK

Amy Kellow is my teacher and I am blessed to be able to keep moving and having her in our place.  Thanks.

Thanks and Let Have Fun!

contact me by phone +974 55700967 by email: timeless@luzlife.com

The Arm Chair, Joe Pilates invented

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What a wonderful work!

The Arm Chair was introduce to me by Mr. Jay Grimes in Pisa, Italy this May 2015 and Mr. Jay Grimes from www.vintage.com when I have the opportunity to have a private lesson with him.  As everybody knows regarding my cervical spine conditions and surgery and Mr. Jay remember exactly how was and how big was my fear…

The great energy and the contagious smile of Mr. Jay made me feel relax and I was so exited to have him as a my teacher this time; after long fly and was the first student starting a day before of the official opening date give me the feeling that all what I am been waiting for the last 20 months is going to give me the fruits and greenery my own path as a eternal pilates student.

Mr. Jay Grimes give a marvelous advice regarding my body and invalance and of course he said to me “Luz you are thinking too much”.  Mr. Jay knows I was terrified to fail or do something wrong… I know I did what I was available to do and just my body memories knows from then until now.

Deep inside of me I know he was right… so now  I am just move and of course breathing.  Enjoying and getting stronger every day.

To have the opportunity to be under Mr. Jay Grimes a Master Teacher and The Elder and eyes, has been a perfect moment in my path. opening more, reaching more, and get connected again and again.  My cervical spine was free of stiffness and my shoulder more relaxed. And I discovered my back again!

Every single day I am learning something new, something that made me feel that with perseverance and a lot of patience we can reach our own goal and share the marvelous experience.

Luz A. Lovern at LuzLife, The Classical Pilates Studio  Performing Swakete: to connect arm and back muscles; and all the way up! Using the Pilates Arm Chair or baby Chair by #GratzQatar keep improving my own rehabilitation of cervical spine. Improving to provide stability and strength where we need. #joepilates Pilates was a genius! #pilatesArmChair #contrology #strength #classicalpilatesDoha #classicalpilatesQatar #pilateshomework #pilateswork #pilatesdoha #Pilates #pilatesbeauty #classicalpilatesteacher #gratzindustries #Gratz

Luz A. Lovern at LuzLife, The Classical Pilates Studio
Performing Swakete: to connect arm and back muscles; and all the way up! Using the Pilates Arm Chair or baby Chair by #GratzQatar keep improving my own rehabilitation of cervical spine. Improving to provide stability and strength where we need. #joepilates Pilates was a genius! #pilatesArmChair #contrology #strength #classicalpilatesDoha #classicalpilatesQatar #pilateshomework #pilateswork #pilatesdoha #Pilates #pilatesbeauty #classicalpilatesteacher #gratzindustries #Gratz

Today we have the Arm Chair at the Luzlife, Private Classical Pilates Studio here in Qatar, and is part of my own Pilates training and learning with Amy Kellow that we meet every week 2 or 3 times by Skype lesson and learning all over again.  I am calling DETOX and go SIMPLE.

We always we can do something extra to improve our daily life be more healthy from inside out. Improve our own acknowledge about hour body, mind and spirit.

Just now; getting ready to meet Amy Kellow via Skype in my private session or this wonderful work!

Please Join Amy Kellow here in Doha, Qatar in November more information please check the link.  We will have the opportunity to try every single equipment that Joe Pilates invented.

 

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Thanks for read the post and keep moving all is coming!

Luz!

 

 

 

 

The Pilates Spirit!

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The best Teachers are eternal Students.

the best teachers are eternal students.  Luz A. Lovern

the best teachers are eternal students. Luz A. Lovern

We are all agree with this quote and also we are all agree that we need to keep learning from the best teachers around the Planet.

I am very fortunate to be able to reach out and keep learning; then I am be able to share with all my students and clients here in Doha, Qatar.

Sharing the Pilates Spirit is a beautiful experience that all we need to embrace and I believe that to be a Teacher from inside out is a gift.

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The Pilates Spirit, Italy Pisa – Luz A. Lovern 
Classical Pilates Convention 2015

I am sharing with all of you the pictures of my recently journey to Italy, to the Classical Pilates Convention.

I was able to have Private Sessions and Assisted to all the Workshops assigned.

 Mr. Jay Grimes, Master Teacher and direct student of Joe Pilates himself.

Sandy Shimoda, Pilates Teacher and Owner of Vintage Pilates.

Alisa Wyatt, Pilates Teacher and Owner of Pilatesology.

Benjamin Degenhardt, Pilates Teacher,  and Founder of 360 Pilates.

Gloria Gasperi from Classical Pilates in Motion.

Thanks to all the new Pilates friends and more, new teachers they crossing my path.  I am moving forward and keeping the Pilates Spirit as our Joe Pilates meant to be.

By Luz A. Lovern

Benjamin Degenhardt teaching the Mat Work. with Luz A. Lovern

Benjamin Degenhardt teaching the Mat Work. with Luz A. Lavern

 

Walking Meditation practice at Classical Pilates Convention

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Unknown-2Practicing walking meditation at Classical Pilates Convention in Pisa?

My answer is Yes!

walking meditation – is a form of the expression of our mind and body to clean and detox the path; connecting with the five elements and restoring the internal organs;  listening the movements and changes of the flow, be aware of the present moment; is a form of meditation in action in movement.  And Pilates is Movements so I did!

I choose one of my Private Pilates Sessions and I decided to be in contact with the Nature, early morning, fresh and green start; hugging a trees, and just trying to keep the silence and listening my breathing.  Be tune with the Universe and what your body need is one of my fundamental.  Stay simple real and be still.  I was awesome experience! I am sure that we enjoy it!

Enjoying the silence and just breathing and listening the heart.  My teacher was with me and hope she enjoyed too.

Walking meditation we use the experience of walking as our focus. We become mindful of our experience while walking, and try to keep our awareness involved with the experience of walking. Actually, there are several different kinds of walking meditation. We’ll just be looking at one of them in detail, although we’ll touch on the others. Once you’ve mastered one form, you’ll easily be able to pick up the others.

Obviously, there are some differences between walking meditation and sitting meditation. For one thing we keep our eyes open during walking meditation! That difference implies other changes in the way we do the practice. We are not withdrawing our attention from the outside world to the same extent that we do when we are doing the Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta Bhavana (development of lovingkindness) practices.

 

Love, Movement and Pilates with LuzLife

Love, Movement and Pilates with LuzLife

Developing the balance between the monkey mind and just breathing give the answer of everything that I was wondering.  My mind was clear and free and I hugs a tree, smell the flowers and I collected a Pine Cone that I am sure is the house of one of the magic creature they living in the forest.  Now is at the Lotus LuzLife Studio; sharing with us the stillness and the Movements

Metta,

By Luz A. Lovern

 

Restauración del Camino en Lotus LuzLife Estudio

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Estaba en Los Ángeles, EE.UU. la semana pasada que participan en el Campamento de Primavera en Vintage Pilates Studio; donde los maestros son más que los maestros; realmente amigos y que están enseñando lo que dijo Joe Pilates.

Encuentro la primera generación de estudiantes de Pilates fue un regalo para mi camino y estoy compartiendo con todos mis clientes aquí en Qatar por más de 9 años.

Alcanzar un buen nivel de movimiento; trabajar con mi propio desequilibrio y avanzar cada día es mi objetivo en ese punto.

Spring Camp, VIP Master Class with Mr. Jay Grimes

Spring Camp, VIP Master Class with Mr. Jay Grimes

Tengo a mi lado profesores increíbles como Amy Kellow, Andrea Maida, Karen Frishmann, Sandy Shimoda, Sandy Sarnoff, Dena Drotar, Ken Krech, Suzanne McHugh Parker, Melanie Petri y el Sr. Jay Grimes.

Tener amigos de Pilates y mucho amor y la bondad de todas partes me hizo sentir que todo es posible cuando el universo nos está permitiendo avanzar sin miedo y a paso seguro.

Creo que somos nuestro propio maestro y tenemos que estar conectados con nuestro cuerpo, mente y alma.

Conectado a nuestros músculos de la columna, la cabeza con el resto del cuerpo, la respiración y el uso de los músculos correctos, levantando nuestros músculos del estómago, sintiendo el tira y afloja en cada movimiento, resistir la gravedad y estar presente en cada ejercicio único que Joe Pilates era la enseñanza.

Aprender todos los movimientos que son capaces de imprimir lo que nuestro cuerpo necesita para lograr la aptitud física para el cuerpo sano y mente sana.

por,

Luz A. Lovern
Profesora de Pilates Clásico

Learning from Mr. Jay Grimes; what Joe Pilates did and said is a blessing in my own path as a Pilates Student and of course nourish my personal life.

Learning from Mr. Jay Grimes; what Joe Pilates did and said is a blessing in my own path as a Pilates Student and of course nourish my personal life.

 

Restoring the Path at LuzLife Lotus Studio

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Spring Camp, VIP Master Class with Mr. Jay Grimes

Spring Camp, VIP Master Class with Mr. Jay Grimes, at Vintage Pilates Abril 2015

I was in LA, USA last week participating in the Spring Camp at Vintage Pilates; where the teachers are more than teachers; really friends and they are teaching what Joe Pilates said.

Meeting the first generation of Pilates student was a gift for my path and I am sharing with all my clients here in Qatar for over 9 years.

Reaching a good level of movement; working with my own imbalance and moving forward every day is my goal at that point.

I am having at my side amazing teachers like Amy Kellow, Andrea Maida, Karen Frishmann, Sandy Shimoda, Sandy Sarnoff, Dena Drotar, Ken Krech, Suzanne McHugh Parker, Melanie Petri and Mr. Jay Grimes.

Having new Pilates friends and much love and kindness from everywhere made me feel that everything is possible when the universe is allowing us to move forward fearless and strong.

I believe that we are our own master and we need to stay connected with our body mind and soul.

Learning from Mr. Jay Grimes; what Joe Pilates did and said is a blessing in my own path as a Pilates Student and of course nourish my personal life.

Learning from Mr. Jay Grimes; what Joe Pilates did and said is a blessing in my own path as a Pilates Student and of course nourish my personal life.

Connected to our spine muscles, our head with the rest of the body, breathing and using the right muscles, lifting our stomach muscles, feeling the push and pull in each movement, resist the gravity and be present in each single exercise that Joe Pilates was teaching.

Learning every movement we are able to imprint what our body needs in order to achieve the physical fitness for healthy body and healthy mind.

by,

Luz A. Lovern
Teacher

Aprendiendo en cada experiencia de Vida

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Aquí estoy, disfrutando de un nuevo día, disfrutando de ser parte del universo, y disfrutando de un nuevo camino maravilloso del que os voy a hablar. En unas horas tendré el placer de conocer a los profesores de Pilates Vintage. Es un regalo del universo que hace que sienta y disfrute de la paz que ello conlleva.

Quizá fue mi elección seguir moviéndome y respirando como lo hago.

Y cuanto he aprendido de ello? No culpo a nadie que me hayan pasado cosas , que yo haya elegido como sobre llevarlas. Yo elegí moverme de nuevo con libertad y menos temor llegando a ser la perfecta imperfección.

Después de 21 meses mi nuevo camino ha reaparecido para mejor.

Estoy viviendo mi sueño, y mi sueño se va a hacer realidad. Disfrutaré como mi profesora de Pilates Clásico Amy Kellow me dijo hace un par de días, estoy preparada para disfrutar!!!

Y por supuesto compartiré con todos vosotros mi experiencia como profesora y eterna estudiante.

Amy kellow estará en Qatar en Noviembre 2015, para más información sobre Amy; www.everybodypilates.co.uk

Namaste.

Luz A. Lovern

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Luz A. Lovern, May 2013

Luz A. Lovern, May 2013 Welcome the New Beginning.

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, in Classical  Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, at  Classical Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK detox the Path

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Pilates Toes Strengthening from your Roots to the Sky!Let have Fun! Pilates Works!

“The present moment is filler with joy and happiness. If you are attentive you will see it”

Thich Nhat Hanh.

Learning in every step

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So here I am, enjoying my day today and be part of the Universe, about my wonderful new path I can speak.  I will be able to meet the Teachers at Vintage Pilates in few hours and that is a gift.  Gift from the Universe that I am able to move and feel the peace from within.

I understand that perhaps I had a choice in this matter, how I am move, how I am breath.

How much I am learning this time.  I don’t regret that certain things happened to me.  I am understand that perhaps I had a choice in the matter, how ever I choice to move again with freedom and less fear.  And I am the perfect imperfection.

After 21 months my new path has reborn for better.

I am living my own dream: and my dream is come true:  I will have fun as Amy Kellow, my Classical Pilates Teacher said to me few days ago.   And I am determinate to have fun!

And of course share with all of you my own experience as a teacher and as a eternal student.

Amy Kellow, will be in Qatar, this November 2015; please for more information about Amy; www.everybodypilates.co.uk

Namaste.

Luz A. Lovern

 

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Luz A. Lovern, May 2013

Luz A. Lovern, May 2013 Welcome the New Begining

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, in Classical  Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK

Luz Lovern and Amy Kellow, at  Classical Pilates Convention in October 2014, UK detox the Path

Pilates Toes Strengthening from your Roots to the Sky!

Pilates Toes Strengthening from your Roots to the Sky!Let have Fun! Pilates Works!

“The present moment is filler with joy and happiness. If you are attentive you will see it”

Thich Nhat Hanh.

Be Part of the Change and Fly with me.

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The Swan Dive – Learning to Fly and Enjoying It!

via Skype at Lotus LuzLife Studio here in Qatar.

With Amy Kellow; who is my personal Classical Pilates Teacher; and I am having her to detox my Old Pilates Path.

 Amy Kellow; Will be this year in Qatar to give us the best Classical Pilates Workshop from the Original; from the Elder Mr. Jay Grimes. 

Please more information visit her web site: http://everybodypilates.co.uk

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The Swan Dive – Learning to Fly and Enjoying It! at LuzLife Pilates and Yoga Studio here in Qatar

 

In our personal practise the Swan is often one of those exercises that challenge us as individuals and therefore challenges the way we teach.

In this 3 hour workshop we will delve into the way the body should move in extension and why it is a healthy movement when taught correctly.

Starting on the Mat we will look at the Swan Dive in its entirety and learn how to teach it safely and in a way to help strengthen the back. You will explore extension in your own body so that you feel the difference and understand how to teach it more effectively.

We will look at how the Swan and similar extension exercises develop around the system and where you can use variations to develop a better understanding.

By the end of the workshop you will be flying high!

Join Amy this Sunday 12th April via Skype here in Qatar at Qatar Time. at LuzLife Studio, we will provide Mats, Refreshments and Healthy Snacks.

Be Part of the Change and Fly with me.

Price 350 QR.

10.00am – 1.00pm (UK time)

12:00 noon – 15:00 pm Qatar Time

Please more details at timeless@luzlife.com
or 55700967
Call not and reserve your Mat!

Let Fly! 

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Luz’s Method

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Luz's Method

Luz is the Elvis Presley of Pilates – she simply rocks!

 

Luz is the Elvis Presley of  Pilates – she simple rocks!

Whoever thought Pilates is a bit of stretching here and there, has not trained with Luz yet – with her it is a full body workout.

She is innovative, creative and fun to train with. Her sessions are hard and effective – she never lose focus on your body & mind.

An hour with her is more effective than a week doing a boot camp

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Luz’s Method Body and Mind is a combination of more than 15 years of experience and training with the best teacher around the globe to bring to my students the best and the updated news about Movements and Healthy Living.  Teaching and learning from my students.

Thanks Babette your rock my day!

Luz A. Lovern

Babette, is a great motivation in my teaching skills, She will be amazing Pilates Teacher.

Babette, is a great motivation in my teaching skills, She will be amazing Pilates Teacher.