March has come to a close, and with it, the end of March Matness. At quick glance, you may have read that as March Madness, the yearly national college basketball playoff series, and thought, “Wow, Juliet, I didn’t know you were into sports!” Or you may have assumed it was simply a typo on my part. However, neither would be the case. March Matness is a yearly celebration in the Pilates community, during which we commemorate our forefather, Joseph H. Pilates, and his original

Our 30 Day Inspiration Challenge has started! Think you can complete 20 Classes in 30 Days? Inspire us! Registration is open until April 15th. For more information or to register, contact the front desk. Email: schedule@jkzenfitness.com Phone: 323-559-4334

The first weekend of March for me was like taking my body, inserting it into a cannon, and firing it off. Now I am flying high and fast for the next 6 months! Our 2018 Teacher Training and certification program started this weekend! We have 10 of the most gracious, intelligent and kind women enrolled in the program. I cannot wait to see them each blossom into the amazing teachers they are destined to be. There will be many fun opportunities for you, our clients, during the

Criss Cross Start with your hands, one on top of the other, behind your head, elbows wide and pinch your shoulder blades together to keep your back broad. Come up into your abdominals by drawing in your ribs. Draw your right knee in and extend your left leg at a high diagonal. Turn your rib cage to the right by reaching your right elbow back. Reach your left ARMPIT to your right knee. Switch by drawing in your left knee and extending your right leg and reaching your left el

The Essentials Name: Monica Schuller Prefers to be called: Monica Born & Raised: I’m first born American in my family. I’m Greek and Dutch. I was born in Bridgeport, CT. By the time I was 5, we had moved to Newport Beach, CA where I grew up. Birth Date: June 13 Education: UCSB and FIDM The Pilates Life Pilates Training: I did my Pilates mat training thru Power Pilates. My apparatus training thru YogaWorks. I continue to study, practice and do workshops with master teachers f