Great News!

As many of you know I have been looking for a suitable buyer for my business. 

I'm happy to say Ashley Farrar has stepped forward to buy the business and I couldn't be more pleased. She is the perfect person to help you all on this next leg of your Pilates journey keeping you moving well, strong, balanced and fit.

Many of you know her because she has been taking the Tuesday and Friday morning live Zoom classes with us for several years.

Because all of this just happened, we do not have a firm time line in place yet but are looking at mid to end of June for the hand-off of the business/classes/etc. More details will follow as we work through this.

Ashley's Home based studio is called "Inspired to Move."

She will be offering:

       -Online Zoom classes,

       -Bone-Fit Classes,

       -My pre-recorded classes and her own,

       -and private sessions in her fully equipped Woodstock Home Studio or online.

I will keep you updated as this transition progresses over the next week. 

Christine and I leave for France for the month of May and I will pick up communication with you when we get back at the end of May.

Ashley and I will also offer 2 free online classes in June to launch her taking over. Dates to follow.

Included below is a letter from Ashley to introduce herself to you.

As I age I notice that "change" becomes a bit more (or maybe a lot more) challenging but I try to embrace it knowing it keeps me open to new possibilities. I hope you will be open to this unique opportunity to grow and deepen your practice with Ashley.

Ashley's Letter Introducing Herself:

My first experience as a Pilates student was with Stephen in 2009. It completely changed how I moved and felt in my body. What began as general fitness became a tool for self-connection, and then a passion for teaching. I completed my Standing & Mat Pilates Certification with Stephen in 2018.

I’m very grateful for the years of learning and mentorship I’ve had with Stephen. My approach combines the thoughtful, high-quality teaching style you have experienced with him, while also reflecting my own areas of focus. My style includes movement for active aging, and support for persistent pain, neurological conditions, and overall wellbeing. 

I incorporate Pilates, Essentrics®, and Meditation based on the principles of iRest® Yoga Nidra to support people in moving with more ease, building strength and mobility, and feeling more confident and capable in their bodies. My work is rooted in helping people increase their capacity for movement in daily life, while fostering curiosity, self-compassion, and joy, rather than self-criticism.

My training includes:

     -Certified in Mat & Apparatus Pilates, PhysicalMind Institute.

     -Bone Fit™ Trained, Osteoporosis Canada.

     -Specialized training in Pilates for Neurological Conditions, Prenatal Pilates &        Oov Pilates.

     -Level 4 Certified Essentrics®. 
     -iRest® Yoga Nidra Level 1.
     -Trained in trauma-informed care, grief support, and mental health first aid.

I’ve been teaching full-time since 2018, currently from my home-based studio in Woodstock, offering both group and one-to-one sessions in-person and online. If you choose to continue your Pilates practice with me, you can expect the same mindful instruction and flexible virtual format that you are accustomed to.

Outside of teaching, people might describe me as having an insatiable curiosity and a never-ending book pile. I love a cup of warm tea, time outdoors, and crafty endeavors. You’ll usually find me trying to convince my family to play board games, learning something new, or laughing with my kids and partner, Eric. I’m on a mission to weather life’s storms by finding joy wherever I can.

I look forward to welcoming you to classes and supporting your movement practice in this next chapter, while continuing the care and integrity Stephen built into his teaching.

Warmly,

Ashley

519-533-8606

www.inspiredtomove.ca

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