Our Newsletter

Wow - we are planning ahead!
Do you get our newsletter? Let us know and we are happy to share all our plans for 2011!

Ski Season!!

Are you going to be the one hanging out on the bunny slope? Why? Black Diamonds are calling. Get into ski shape now by signing up for your Pilates classes. Be strong,healthy and fit for the mountain!

Healthy, Happy You!

During the holidays Pilates gets designated to the bottom of the list.
Health and happiness should be your first priority!
Make sure you schedule your classes and committ to be fit this December!

The Gift of Health and Happiness

We always wish for health and happiness for ourselves and those we care about.
Now you can give the GIFT of health and happiness.
ABC Pilates now has gift certificates available!
Buy one for a friend and one for you!

So how are your holiday plans going?

Making a list and checking it twice...

Keep Pilates at the top of your list. Schedule your classes for next week right now and that way you will stay committed to the most valuable part of the holidays your healthy,happy body! Now that is something to celebrate!

There is only one person who should be round and jolly this holiday season, can you guess who that might be?

Don't Let the Turkey Get You Down...

With all the holiday preparations about to begin don't let your fitness program slip to the bottom of the list.
Keep your Pilates practice going and you will be fit, strong and healthy no matter how much that turkey weighs!

RE: Thanks for the Invitation

Thanks so much to Blizzard, Ladera Ranch and Saddleback Church for inviting ABC Pilates to your events.

We had a great time and met some great people!

The Many Places of ABC Pilates

Thursday - Blizzard Health Faire
Friday - Lucy Dance Party
Saturday - Ladera Ranch Health Event

If you plan on being at any of these events come by and say hello!


Sunday - we rest !!

Halloween Specials

No tricks plenty of treats and sugar free!
Our Pilates spooktacular specials are better than candy corn and really fun!

Great Specials from Plum District

Great ABC Pilates Specials from Plum District!

Check it out!

Let your friends know.

Grand Opening This Friday!

Grand Opening Celebration

This Friday!

Food, wine, fun...so much more

You just have to be there!

ABC Pilates Grand Opening Celebration

ABC Pilates Grand Opening Celebration

Hi lululemon!

The lululemon community is always happy to workout. Even at 7am on Monday. They are dedicated. Look for their clothes at our Grand Opening on Friday.

TRX Tonight

Check out studio and TRX tonight at 5:30pm.

Guess who is teaching tonight...

Grand Opening Celebration!

It's finally here!

The studio looks awesome and we are ready to party!

So join us!!

Friday, October 8th 5:00 - 9:00pm

Cocktails, food and Zumba! fun

South County Chamber will do a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm

RSVP 949-350-3310

info@abcpilates.com

Live, Love, Laugh & Run!

Come join us for a special evening at Road Runner Sports

Celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, September 30th
5 - 8pm

Special sports bra fittings, professional running shoe fit, raffle prizes, food and wine!

Do you want to know more?

Contact Melissa Sheppard, Road Runner's Grass Roots Specialist

msheppard@roadrunnerports.com

Photos of our new studio

Running 100 Miles Make Some People Very Happy!

This is our very own Melissa Sheppard at her half way point on the 100 mile ultra marathon in the mountains!! Go Melissa Go!

Don't forget!

Monday, September 20th is our official day for our first classes at our new studio. Remember we are in the same shopping center in Suite #21. Can't wait to see all of you!

Countdown Everyone!

3, 2, 1

It's move time!

Plenty of pictures to come!

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

But not for long!

Mirrors will be gone by Wednesday morning and re-installed at the new studio. We will be without mirrors for the rest of week.

We are getting close to the move in date. Many improvements and now for the final touches.

Small Stuff

We are moving all the small stuff to our new studio! The major move will take place NEXT weekend. Photos of the new studio will arrive shortly.

Yoga at ABC Pilates

Come join us for Yoga on Wednesday at 12 noon. Yoga for lunch??!! Yummy!

New Studio Space is taking shape

Just as Pilates transforms our bodies the new studio space is transforming before our eyes. The walls are painted, the tile floor is almost complete.
A once tired dance studio has been given a fresh start!
I can almost see everyone working out in there!
Soon, very soon...

Our new space transforms...

Another great photo of our new space. Check it out! This will be the new front desk area.

The first stages of our new studio. We love to Dance!

Here we grow again!

We are moving in a few weeks to our bigger, spacious new studio. Can't wait to show you the before and after pictures. Look for more classes, bigger rooms and we will even have bathrooms!

* NEW TRX classes at ABC Pilates *

We have added TRX strength training classes

throughout our weekly schedule.

Sign up today for EARLY morning, afternoon,

or evening classes.

ABC PILATES introduces:

TRX

A suspension training that prevents injuries

while building muscle strength, flexibility,

and balance. YOU are in TOTAL control

of the intensity level of your workout.

Call (949) 305-3310 or visit

the ABC Pilates website

www.abcpilates.com

to find out more information on TRX.

* SEAT OF THE SOUL *

Every Tuesday at ABC Pilates

Alicia will be giving chair massages

from 8:30 am-12:00 pm

$20.00 for 20 minutes...call the studio

and book your appointment today!

*MOM'S NIGHT OUT*

Join ABC Pilates and Milkalicious for

a Mom's Night Out and RED CARPET event

at the Rancho Niguel 8 Theater

to see SEX and the CITY 2!!!

Join us from 6:00-7:00 PM on the RED carpet

where the Milkalicious' *HOLLYWOOD* Paparazzi will take

your picture, sip on cocktails AND enjoy hors d'oeuvres!!

*DETAILS*DETAILS*DETAILS*

Date: Tuesday, June 1st

Price: $10.00

Red Carpet event: 6:00-7:00 PM

Movie Starts: 7:15 PM

Where: Rancho Niguel 8- Laguna Niguel

Address: 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, 92677

Ladera Mat classes at the Covenant Hills Clubhouse

* NEW SUMMER RATES *

(June-August)

Pilates Mat Classes

Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM

(10 week session)

Cost- $50.00

*OR*

$15.00 per class for drop-ins

ZUMBA

Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM

(10 week session)

Cost- $50.00

*OR*

$15.00 per class for drop-ins

Sign up for an ABC Pilates membership

to receive the following:

* 10% all Laser treatments at Alladerm *

* * 10% off clothes and accessories at the ABC Pilates studio * *

* * * 25% off Seat of the Soul massage * * *

* * * * $5.00 off each Knockout Tan * * * *

(benefits are different for each membership)

ULTIMATE FIT MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited use of all of the

classes we have to offer. $239.00

STRONG & FIT

MEMBERSHIP

Limited to mat, cardio, fit,

exo-chair and springboard classes. $150.00

* NEW CLASSES *

We added additional mat, specialty, boot camp,

and group classes to the weekly schedule.

*SIGN UP* and prepare your body for

the *HOT* summer season.

ABC PILATES EVENTS FOR

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010

* Road Runner Sports-

"Girls Night Out"

Time: 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Join Katherine while she gives

demonstrations on the EXO Chair

* Mission Viejo Mall-

(ANOTHER)

"Girls Night Out"

Time: 5:00-8:00 P.M.

Amy, Aimee, Emily and Kristen will have table near the Microsoft Store.

Stop by the table for a quick visit and enter in our raffle to win a FREE prize.

Feel free to call the studio if you have ANY questions

in regard to tonight's event.

(949) 305-3310

Pilates Day is 2 DAYS away!!

Call ABC Pilates and sign up for a FREE 1/2 hour Pilates

session:

(949) 305-3310

*Space is VERY limited*

Pilates Day is 4 DAYS away!!

Call ABC Pilates and sign up for a FREE 1/2 hour Pilates session

(949) 305-3310

* ABC Pilates BUCKS *

Ask about our referral program...

great way to workout with a buddy AND

put money back into your account!

Veggie Farfalle

* Spinach

* Asparagus (cut into 1/2" length)

* Zucchini (thinly sliced)

* Yellow squash (thinly sliced)

* Ricotta cheese (amount is optional, about 2T.)

* Zest of a lemon

* Olive oil

* Garlic (crushed or chopped)

* Crushed red pepper flakes

* Fresh parsley

Saute all veggies in the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes,

boil the pasta according to the instructions on the box. Mix all ingredients

in a bowl.

Serve...BON APPETIT!

Amount of each ingredient is optional

Saturday May 1, 2010

9am-12pm

NATIONAL PILATES DAY CELEBRATION AT:

ABC PILATES

27601 Forbes Road, #47

Laguna Niguel, CA. 92677

(949) 305-3310

www.abcpilates.com

(please call or email info@abcpilates.com to

sign up for class es as they will fill up fast)

FREE Pilates classes throughout the morning.

Open to EVERYONE!!!

* 1 K kids run

* Membership discount offered

* Classes will be held on the half hour

between 9am until 12 pm

* Reserve your class today

Food and Refreshments Provided

VENDORS INCLUDE:

Lululemon

Knockout Tan

Milkalicious

Seat of the Soul

BRING A FRIEND, GET A GIFT!!

(value up to $100.00)

*LULULEMON* will be at ABC Pilates

the last Tuesday of EVERY month. They will bring ALL

Sale and Spring/Summer Pilates wear.

*** * * * * * ***TIME* * *** *** ** **

6:45AM- 12:00PM

KNOCKOUT TANNING SERVICE

Kristen Oviedo will be bringing her

airbrush spray tan service to

ABC PILATES.

$25.00 for full body spray

SEAT of the SOUL

Holistic Healing by: Alicia

Alicia will be bringing her massage

services to ABC Pilates on:

Tuesday, March 16

7:00-11:30 AM.

She will offer neck and shoulder

massages for $1.00/ minute.

* NEW 6:00 A.M. Saturday morning GROUP classes *

CRUNCH & COOK with ABC Pilates and TSpoons

Below is a recipe from the FIRST Mom's night out cooking
class this past February in Ladera Ranch. We will have another
Crunch & Cook adventure this month. Please contact
ABC Pilates (949) 305-3310 for further event details.



Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Ingredients:
1/2 lb firm tofu, small diced
1/2 c coarsely grated carrot
1/2 c shredded Napa cabbage
2 T finely chopped red bell pepper
2 T finely chopped scallions
2 t finely minced fresh ginger
1 T soy sauce
1 T hoisin sauce
2 t sesame oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t sea salt
1/4 t black pepper
35 wonton wrappers

Preparation:
* In a large bowl, mix the ingredients, except the wonton wrappers, until completely combined. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.
* To assemble the dumplings, wet edges of wonton with water. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half moon shape. Pinch the edges tightly together until it is completely sealed. Rest the assembled dumplings with the folded edges straight up.
* Line a lightly oiled bamboo steamer tray of steamer insert with parchment paper. Place the dumplings about 1/2 inch apart on the parchment paper. Heat enough water inside the steamer pot., place the steamer tray over the water and cover. Reduce the heat to simmer and steam undisturbed until the dumplings are cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Mirin Soy Dipping Sauce:
* 1/3 c thin soy sauce
* 1/3 c mirin
* 1/3 c rice wine vinegar
* 1/3 c sliced scallions
* 1 t sesame oil
* 1 t granulated sugar

TSpoons
http://www.tspoons.com/

LULULEMON will be at the

ABC Pilates Studio on

Thursday, February 25

from 6:45-11:45 A.M. They will feature a

*TRUNK SHOW*

full of colorful and comfortable Pilates wear.

This is a HEALTHY way to sign up for an

EARLY Pilates session AND collect NEW

fitness clothes for the Spring time.

** HAPPY SHOPPING **

Please welcome and join our NEW ABC Pilates (Cardio) Instructor,

*MELISSA SHEPPARD*

Melissa Sheppard is a Cardio Fitness Specialist who

will be offering cardio classes, personal training,

short/long distant running and triathlon

coaching. She is available for a

FREE demo at ABC Pilates

on Wednesday, January

27th @ 6:00 PM.

Please sign up at the ABC Pilates studio, call

(949) 305-3310 or email Melissa at:

Melissa@coachingbymelissa.com

Also, feel free to visit her website at:

http://www.coachingbymelissa.com/

CRUNCH and COOK

A Mom's night out adventure with

Pilates and healthy cooking

Join ABC Pilates and TSpoons for a

fun evening of activities:

Wednesday, February 24th

6 PM: Pilates class with Zeena Dhalla at Avendale Clubhouse (1 Daisy)

7 PM: Healthy cooking class at Tspoons (6 Gilly Flower)

8 PM: Enjoy your meal with your fellow moms at Tspoon (6 Gilly Flower)

Price: $40.00 per person

RSVP: registration is required at http://www.tspoons.com/

* NEW ARRIVALS *

at ABC Pilates!!!

ABC Pilates Logo

Tee's,

Tanks,

Crop pants

and

Long pants

have arrived at the studio.

Also, don't forget to checkout our new cuff line designed by Lynne Curtin!

All cuff's $130.00 each

LULULEMON will be at the ABC Pilates Studio on

THURSDAY, January 14 from 6:45-11:45 A.M.

They will feature a *TRUNK SHOW* full of ALL their SALE

items. This will be the LAST OPPORTUNITY to

shop and SAVE on their athletic apparel that will no longer be

displayed at the Irvine location. Also, this is a HEALTHY way to

sign up for an EARLY Pilates session AND save money

on NEW fitness clothes for the NEW year.

** * ** *HAPPY SHOPPING!!* ** ** *

Lost & Found

Please search the lost and found basket, located near the

dressing room, for all belongings left behind.

JANUARY 2010 SPECIALS/PACKAGES:

• "Feel the Difference"- 10 group sessions- 2 FREE $370.00


• "See the Difference"- 20 group sessions- 3 FREE $540.00


• "Have a New Body"- 30 group sessions- 4 FREE $780.00


• "Keep the New Body"- 40 group sessions $1,000.00

Workout Buddies Unite- "Referral Program" is a great way to get your friends in the door and to put a little something back into your account.

The First Steps Package- New to Pilates? Do you need a review? Make a healthy commitment with our First Step Package- 3 One hour Private sessions, 5 One hour group sessions $255.00 ($420.00 value-NEW Client's ONLY)