Over the past weekend, everyone received the delightful treat of loosing one hour of sleep due to daylight savings time. Despite the lack of sleep, this time change was a pleasant reminder that winter is almost over and that spring is on its way. However, with this sunny glimmer of hope comes the not so
This winter season, the weather has been cold, bitter and dry. This type of weather wreaks havoc on your body. Your joints and muscles ache and you begin to fall ever so slightly out of shape. However, Verve has the perfect solution to relieve your aches and pains and get you back on track for
Happy New Year! I can’t believe yesterday started 2012. I am sure many of you have already come up with your New Year’s Resolutions. You know those goals you really want to work to achieve, but start to give up on after a few weeks. A lot of people set great goals that you should
So you’re looking for a new activity to take on. You want to become more physically fit so you’re thinking yoga or Pilates. But, how do you choose? Is Pilates just more difficult yoga? Can I handle these workouts? Let’s clear up this confusion to help you make the choice, yoga or Pilates. Both of
Meet Clare! Clare is a Pilates instructor at Verve, one of Pittsburgh downtown salons. She is certified to teach Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, MVE chair and Pilates stick. She utilizes props in mat classes so that participants can deepen the body’s connections in Pilates practice, as well as create a greater challenge. Clare started taking Pilates classes eight
Stress is something that is a part of my life on a day to day basis. I am a college student, who works, is on three executive boards of clubs, mentors and attempts to keep a high GPA. Sometimes when I think about all of the things that I must accomplish in a single week,
A lot of people hate going to the gym because they feel they can never get a good cardio workout. The treadmill, stationary bikes or elliptical intimidate them. Or maybe it’s the intense weight lifters and long-distance runners that intimidate them… Regardless, they dread the typical gym workout. If you are one of these people,
Happy Monday! Pilates, like yoga, is an exercise program that has become increasingly popular in the exercise world. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this German program combines not only stretching but muscle control and strengthening. When I was attending a pre-professional ballet school, Pilates became a supplement in my workout routine.
Happy Wednesday and good afternoon! Wednesdays will be particularly exciting for me (not just because it’s hump day), because we will be focusing on the different classes and events that downtown Pittsburgh nail salon, Verve 360, has to offer, besides nails! Verve 360 Salon offers classes in Pilates, Yoga and Aerial Yoga (I know, I
Had a GREAT session with Pilates New-bee, Miss downtown Holli Brown! Quick to pick it up. Committed. Welcome to Verve!
