We're on the move! We're happy to be back with some great news!!! But first, a huge Thank You to all of our clients (yes, that means you) for being loyal to us in this time of transition and growth. We value your commitment to your health, and most of all, for choosing BellaVita as a place and community where we can support your body, mind, and soul journey. Now back to the exciting news, we're relocating many of our classes to TADA! 15 West 28th Street (between Broadway and 5th Avenue) starting April 4th. We'll still keep the Fitness Mashup for zumba and pilates at Reebok retail store & our amazing TTL with PatriciaFit at Doonya because those are just too fun to give up! We feel that this is another huge step in a fresh direction and we're thrilled! We've got some BIG plans! Although being in TADA! is a great move, our Founder/Director of BellaVita, Izabella Steele, is working on finalizing the details on our brand new home studio! It is going to be better than ever! So, stay tuned for the official announcement, its coming! In Health, Joi Studio Representative Yoga has numerous benefits that extend themselves into your everyday life, past the walls of a studio. Dedicated yogis know that yoga becomes a lifestyle through 5 major points: proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet, and positive thinking and meditation.
With proper exercise, you improve your flexibility, strength, and circulation. Yoga not only works out your body, but it also strengthens your mentality and spirituality. Through proper breathing you take full breaths that open up your mind and revitalize you. Many people take only shallow breaths, which leads to bad posture, tension throughout the body, and lack of oxygen. Deep breathing releases prana, a subtle energy which, when controlled, can in turn help you control your mind. Proper relaxation flushes out all of the built up stress from day to day routines so you feel renewed and at peace. There are hundreds of distractions in the everyday world that make it hard for us to really relax, which drains your energy over time. Putting aside time to physically, mentally, and spiritually relax will allow for inner peace to flourish. The food you eat is incredibly important to how you function. A proper diet, consisting of quality proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats from mostly non-refined and vegetarian sources nourishes your body so you feel better every day. These foods are easy to digest and contain energy directly from the sun, so you are getting the highest quality nutrition available. Finally, positive thinking and meditation come together to help you become joyful and aware. Being able to focus and control your mind is an incredibly powerful tool, but it takes regular meditation to get to that point. When you finally do, you find that your mind is stronger and calmer. All five points bring wellness, peace, and balance to your body and mind so you can live each day feeling more in touch with yourself and the world around you. We want you to incorporate yoga more into your life, and that’s why we are happy to announce that BellaVita is one of the participating studios in the Yoga Health Foundation’s one week of free yoga! This is a great opportunity for those of you that have not had a chance to take a class at our studio to discover the benefits of yoga for the first time. If you are a new student, be sure to select BellaVita for the Yoga Month Card. After you print out your card, visit us and enjoy free yoga in our beautiful studio. This is a great opportunity to practice yoga with our wonderful instructors. We hope to see you in the studio soon! In Health, Jamie Studio Representative When it comes to fitness, many of us are guilty of skipping out on resistance or strength training. Some of us aren’t aware of the vast benefits of resistance workouts, and others have been told false information about the effects of this style of training. There is so much misinformation surrounding strength training that scares women away when really, weight training is an effective and beneficial addition to any fitness plan and should definitely be incorporated for a well-balanced routine. You might have heard the claim “lifting weights will make you bulky.” Many of you have the fear that if you begin to strength train, your muscles will blow up and you will have a “bulky” or “manly” look. When you see these types of physiques on women, know that it takes years of hard work and dedication to build and sculpt their bodies. Women do not have the same level of hormones, such as testosterone, that make it easier for men to build muscle. You will not accidentally build a large amount of muscle mass.
While all body types should be celebrated and appreciated, different people have different goals. If you want a lean, curvy and, most importantly, healthy body, resistance training will help you get there. When you think of a “toned” physique, what you really want is muscle definition. You can get this definition by growing your muscles and shedding fat. Building muscle boosts your metabolism and makes it easier for you to shed fat. Your body will burn more calories even when you’re not working out. Compound moves such as squats, lunges, pushups, and shoulder presses are great because they work several different muscle groups at once. Not only will strength training make you look better, but it will also make you feel better. It has proven to greatly improve your health, sleep patterns, and mood. It increases bone density, which is especially important as you get older. You will notice yourself standing taller as your posture improves and being able to move easier with increased balance and coordination. You will lower your risk of diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and other health concerns with a regular strength training program. Finally, you will generally be a happier person when you begin working your muscles. You will fall asleep faster and more deeply. Higher quality sleep leads to a better mood, which is already improved from the endorphins released and stress relieved during your workouts. Don’t just take my word for it; discover the benefits of strength training yourself by implementing weights and bodyweight resistance training into your weekly routine. Try out a Body Conceptions (BoCo) class at BellaVita, which uses lighter weights to work your shoulders, arms, legs, and glutes, or pick up some heavier weights at the gym once or twice a week. Who doesn’t love feeling strong, looking great, and being healthy? In Heath, Jamie Studio Representative BellaVita is excited about our creative mashup classes we have been offering for the month of July at Reebok Fithub in Union Square. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., we hold fun classes inside the Reebok store to help you break a sweat. You get two different workout styles in each unique class to make things different from your usual fitness routine. Jamece, our wonderful Pilates instructor, will challenge your body and mind with her Pilates and Core mashup class. Lifting weights isn’t the only way to strengthen your body and develop your muscles. If you want to add resistance training but you don’t like to or are unable to lift heavy weights, Pilates is a great alternative. You will definitely feel the burn with the seemingly easy moves in Jamece’s routine. Make cardio fun with our Zumba Stretch! Get off the treadmill or bike and stop by Reebok for a change of scenery. Jonathan will make your heart race with his fun and energetic dance moves. You’ll start and end the class with a relaxing stretch that’ll release all the built up tension and stress of the day. These classes are great for all fitness levels, whether you’ve never been to a class or you take one every day. Plus, Reebok is offering 15% off their merchandise to all attendees so you can treat yourself to workout gear after your sweat sesh. We’ll also be handing out 15% off cards for classes at our studio, so be sure to sign up for one of our great classes during the week. Switch it up and try out Pilates Core and Zumba Stretch with BellaVita! In Health,
Jamie Studio Representative Hello Bellas and Bellos!
Happy Sunday Bellas and Bellos!
Hopefully you all get a chance to soak up some of this Sunday sun! Since March is coming to a close, I think it's time for some quick end of the month announcements. First, if you haven't had the experience of taking Shock and Ah with the lovely Kristen Kenney, you definitely should this April as she will now be teaching here for another month! Check the post from March 1 for a short review on her class. And BellaVita is on Tumblr! For a more visually stimulating blog experience, I highly suggest heading over to http://bellavitaprogram.tumblr.com/ and giving them a follow! We are also working hard to bring you more goodies when you come in for class... For the next few weeks we'll be featuring David's Tea on Monday and Wednesday evenings! It's the perfect pre-class pick me up, and chances are you'll be able to snag a free drink card with one of their brochures. Finally, I wanted to quickly mention that April is National Poetry Month! It's simply a month of commemoration for the voices and experiences expressed through poems, regardless of how well their meanings are understood. For those of you who are interested, be sure to keep an eye out for poetry events going on throughout the city. Have a lovely week! Cai BellaVita Studio Representative Happy first day of March, Bellas and Bellos! Hello Bellas and Bellos,
This is our official welcome back! For those who have been attending class, thank you so much! We love seeing your beautiful faces here in Chelsea. We’ve been working away at our new studio, making it perfect for all of you, and have finally had a moment to reboot our blog. Here’s the plan; on Sunday mornings when you are busy working your butts off in class, we are going to be typing away to bring you news, health tips, and all sorts of great content. So be sure to check back every Sunday afternoon! We’ve been continuing with all the great classes offered at our old space, with the addition of a few more specialty classes. Our classic Zumba and CORE classes have been filling up, so be sure to reserve your spot, and arrive a few minutes early. As they say, the early bird gets a good spot in front of our new mirrors. Or maybe that’s not what they say, but hey, it’s still pretty good advice. Be happy, healthy, and warm! Cai BellaVita Studio Representative Dear BellaVita: Fitness & Wellness Community-- Thank you all for making the last year unforgettable! We’ve had 4500+ attend classes. We’ve also had the honor of being featured in press and receiving wonderful reviews from our clients. Because we appreciate each and every single visitor, client, & member we are relocating to offer you MORE! -MORE classes -MORE space -MORE events -MORE wellness services -MORE convenience Starting on November 1st, our new location will be in the HEART of Chelsea at 161 W 22nd Street on the ground level. We cannot wait to see each and every one of you there! Look out for information regarding our Grand Opening Event! In health, Izabella Steele, Director/Founder www.BellaVitaWorld.com info@bellavitaworld.com 917-722-2378 |
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