

Will the Fall Equinox Bring Inner Peace
I read my good friend Annette's blog post yesterday, Will the Fall Equinox Bring Inner Peace. I immediately emailed her saying, "Can I steal your post for my newsletter? It is almost exactly my rambling-wondering thoughts, but written succinctly and concisely written by you". So here it is, my thoughts as written by Annette. Check out Annette's page. She writes and advocates for women and outdoor lifestyles, hiking, camping, empowerment and retreats. And just like that, fall


Daily Move: Backstroke on the Reformer
Springs: 2Red- 1Red Starting Position: Place the box on the carriage in long box position Lay supine (on your back) on the box, with the tops of your shoulders and head off the box in extension. Your knees are in tabletop position (pictured) or drawn in towards your chest.The loops are in your hands. Bring the top of your fists together above your chest with the fingers facing you. (Photo1) Movement: On an exhale draw your abs and ribs in to lift your head and chest up into

Where's Mike Dunlavy?
Where is Mike Dunlavy? You may recall Mike left our little Zen family, and moved with his actual family; wife Kristin and young son Gavin to Cleveland, OH in 2017. I am thrilled to share with you Mike's exciting news!!!! (Drum roll) Mike opens his first Pilates studio in this month! So if you find yourself in Cleveland looking for a Zen trained and certified teacher you will be in luck! The Pilates Fix will be your destination. Congratulations Mike!!!! We miss you and we a

Letter from JK/September Newsletter
Bye Bye Summer! Hello 90’ summer like California fall! I am happy to say adios to the summer of 2018 it has been a doozy. The fun for me didn’t end with my mom’s stink in the hospital in June. Oh, no the good times kept on rolling in all summer long. If you care to keep following my doozy and emotional journey of being a newlywed and caring for a mother with dementia take a read of Glimmer of Hope, my follow-up to last month’s Lost Diamonds blog post. September brings 2 new c


Glimmer of Hope
I love that so many of you had the same question after last month’s Lost Diamond post. “Did Simon find it?” When Simon texted me, “I FOUND IT!!!!!” I couldn’t believe it! My first reaction was, You found what?! As you know, we searched everywhere, literally everywhere, from poop (Metta’s), to pipes and back again. I gave up after one day, but not Simon. He had HOPE and he had FAITH. If I’m being honest, it was kind of annoying. I had no space to think of hope, nor to rely on


She's Back!!! Laura Konz Returns to Her Zen Home
She's back! Laura Konz is returning to her Zen family for 3 weeks, from her new home in Barcelona Spain . She will be available to take private and duet client sessions as well as teaching the group classes listed below. Friday September 21st
12:30, 1:30, & 5:15
Sunday September 23rd 11:15 & 12:15 Monday September 24th 7AM Tuesday September 25th 6:30PM & 7:30PM Friday September 28th 7AM Sunday September 30th 11:15AM & 12:15PM Monday October 1st 7AM Tuesday October 2nd 6:3