Aligned Movement Studios
1507 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 3A6, Canada Unit E V9N 3A6 Courtenay, BC, Canada

As per the PHO announcements today in studio group classes continue to be suspended. We are taking this time to reset and renew as we head into the end of 2020. Mat based classes and private and semi-private (within your bubble) available through December.

Happy December 1st! Just want to say thanks for all the continued support for our online classes and in studio private sessions. As well as the kind words ... 2020 sure has taught us to roll with whatever comes our way! Cheers to the holidays

I am sad to say that we are suspending Group classes in studio due to an update late last night from the Provincial Health Officer. ALL MAT BASED CLASSES will be running via Zoom. Watch emails for your link if you are registered for these classes. Check out your MINDBODY account to sign up for the virtual option online like Barre or Mat Pilates. Let us know if you need help.... PRIVATE SESSIONS are still able to run for now. If you’re already booked your apt stands (remember to wear a mask.) If you would like to arrange a private contact us via email or phone. REFORMER CLASSES suspended At this point we have no idea for how long and will keep you updated as we get more info. We thought we’d be more prepared for the second time but this has proven to be more challenging mentally and emotionally as we all are more depleted. As always we appreciate your patience and support and will see you online or 1:1 for now! In good health Rachel and the Aligned Movement Team

The Wellness Within Health series has three individual workshops to help you with your self care this winter! Join Stephanie and Megan for the next one on December 13th!

Join Rachel Monday’s 9:15 - dynamic flow mat (online or in studio) 10:45 Explore Reformer... 3:45 Foundations Reformer 5:15 Explore Reformer 6:45 TRE group practice Tuesday’s 9:15 Refine Reformer 10:45 Dynamic Flow reformer Wednesday’s 9:15 Dynamic Flow reformer 10:45 Explore reformer 4:15 Refine reformer Thursday’s 9:15 Dynamic Flow reformer 10:45 Refine reformer Friday’s 7:45 Explore reformer 9:15 Refine reformer 10:45 Explore reformer

Masks are now mandatory in indoor public spaces and businesses, that includes us. We have been trying different masks during exercise over the last few weeks and have a few tips... but mostly it’s personal preference! - Find a fabric mask with a square face design to give your mouth and nose some space... - Disposable medical masks are lighter on your ears - Practice makes perfect:) Try wearing your mask for shorter periods of exercise first and take breaks when needed. Thank you for your efforts and understanding

First of this beautiful workshop series this weekend! Self care is so important, how are you taking care of yourself?

Feeling grateful to all the people and animals who have served for the many freedoms we have! #lestweforget #grateful

Reformer Spots available: Monday’s 3:45 Foundations... Wednesday’s 4:15 Refine 7:15 Foundations Thursday’s 7:45 Foundations Friday’s 12:15 lunchtime open #reformerpilates

It’s the last session of 2020 and what a year it’s been!!! We are so excited about this upcoming sessions schedule. Spots will be opened up as of Sunday November 1st. Check out our website to register (link in bio)... #alignedmovementstudios #comoxvalley #pilates #reformerpilates #butiyoga #barre #gyrokinesis #yin yoga

Come join Mary and Chantal for a fabulous way to sculpt and tone and feel the shake! #Barre

Join Mary this Saturday at 12:00 for a FREE Buti Yoga class and fall in LOVE with this workout! BUTI yoga is a chance to create, let go, connect and sweat with intention. This calorie scorching workout fuses power yoga with cardio intensive tribal dance, body sculpting movement and a whole lot of fun.... 7 Spots IN STUDIO (COVID protocols in place) Or join us virtually via Zoom Check out Aligned Movement studios on MINDBODY or DM for a spot! Link in bio

Aligned Movement has donated 3 private Reformer sessions with Stephanie Ann Grozell to this amazing showing of community support for Amaeya and her family as they navigate this very difficult time. The auction is now open with many fabulous items, so check it out and bid with love! https://www.facebook.com/groups/951908741967822/?ref=share

Join Megan for this new class next session

So excited to share this offering by Stephanie Ann Grozell and Megan Meridian, two of our wonderful instructors who are collaborating to bring you some deep nourishment, relaxation, and better understanding of what wellness can look like for you. Wellness within is a 3 session workshop series designed for those who wish to tap into their healing capacity, connect to themselves deeply, and restore balance. You can attend one workshop or join them for the whole series! Check ...out their event for more details. First workshop is Sunday November 8th. Space is limited and Safety measures are in place so that you can enjoy this series in person in order to get all the benefits. https://fb.me/e/1MDMFEBmS

Aligned Movement Studios is the winner of the readers choice best Yoga/Pilates studio! Thanks for all the votes and to all my amazing teachers and clients. It really does take a village and this village rocks #communitysupport... #readerschoiceawards #Pilates #Yoga #comoxvalley See more

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! See you back in the studio on Tuesday October 13th

Second week of Gyrotonic Pop up with Rebecca Halls @alignedmovementstudios contact Rebecca for an appointment [email protected]

So excited to have Rebecca working out of Aligned Movement Studios! @rebecca.moves GYROTONIC & GYROKINESIS POP-UP September 28th-October 8th ... What is it? GYROKINESIS is a movement system designed to safely articulate every joint of the body through a healthy range of motion appropriate to the individual. The GYROKINESIS Method was developed by a former professional ballet dancer. In his research, Juliu Horvath discovered how to heal his own body through movement coordinated with specific breathing patterns in rhythmical sequences. He then began to design and explore special equipment in order to further develop the method and provide an apparatus to help his students find the deep connections necessary in their bodies to perform the physical activities (such as pirouettes and grand jetés) free from pain and injury. GYROKINESIS exercise not only stimulates nerve pathways, it also opens up energy channels in the body. After a GYROKINESIS class you will feel invigorated, re-energized, and connected to your centre. In Rebecca’s 2-hour introduction to GYROKINESIS Workshop, we will examine each of the spinal motions in detail. You will learn the fundamentals of the GYROKINESIS and GYROTONIC Method, which will give you a foundation that you can bring back to whatever movement activities you enjoy doing. Many athletes have used the GYROTONIC Method as cross-training to enhance their natural ability and reach their potential as movers and athletes. Tiger Woods, Kelly Slater and Misty Copeland to name a few have benefited from training in the GYROTONIC method to re-balance their bodies and re-pattern after injury in order to prevent re-injury and improve their training for peak performance. You can benefit from Rebecca’s expertise of movement and the body through a private session during the Pop Up @alignedmovementstudios (Sept 28th-October 8th) and/or her Gyrokinesis Workshop Saturday, October 3rd, 12-2 PM (physical distancing measures are in place and spaces are limited.) #gyrokinesis #gyrotonic #comoxvalley

We are looking forward to seeing you in studio or online for our Fall schedule!

COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE As schools go back, cold and flu season approach and we once again adjust to a new normal, here are some reminders and changes: MASKS I have decided to follow the BCDC recommendations effective immediately:... - Please wear a mask into the building and while in common space. - You are welcome to take the mask off once you are at your designated practice space (ie mat or reformer) and leave it in your bin - Please put your mask back on when your class has ended and keep it on till you leave the building I realize this new habit will take some getting used to and for the next few weeks, if you forget your mask your teacher will kindly remind you of our new protocol and to bring one next time. Honouring COVID safety protocol, if teachers are unwell, we will do our absolute best to get coverage for their classes. If coverage is not possible, we may have to cancel or reschedule classes and will contact you with options. REMINDER to NOT come into the studio if you are feeling unwell at all *Mat classes will all be filmed and if you miss class, we will send you the recording. *Reformer classes can be made up within the same session Thank you for your patience as we do our best to keep us all healthy and safe. See our website for full COVID-19 protocols