Workshops

Winter Workshops

Wall Spring Workshop

The brilliance of Pilates apparatus is that it uses springs to both assist and challenge clients during their workout. In this special workshop, we will use the wall springs in the Arlington mat room to demonstrate how these simple tools can deepen your mat work while strengthening your core. Both arm and leg springs will be used throughout the workout. Suitable for Beg/Intermediate or above clients who do not have any active neck or back injuries

Saturday, February 4, 1:00-2:15pm, $30

Enrollment: 11, SBL Arlington

Couples Massage with your Valentine

This class will teach you basic massage techniques to take care of your partner and have your partner take care of you without hurting yourself. Learn to relax tired muscles with proper body mechanics. Fully clothed, full body or just one area, you and your partner will learn to relieve one another’s pain and stress. Taught by SBL Pilates instructor and licensed massage therapist, Jessie Savage who has 20 years of body work experience.

Sunday, February, 12, 2:00-4:00pm, $60

Enrollment: 6 couples, SBL Alexandria

Pain and Stress Management with Props

Take Control of Muscle Pain and Tension with this hour and a half workshop designed to teach you how to relieve your muscle discomfort. Learn to manage your own pain and stress through a combination of breathing, stretching, and massage with a ball.  Each participant will receive a set of weighted balls (2lbs each) to take home after the workshop. Taught by SBL Pilates instructor and licensed massage instructor, Jessie Savage who has 20 years of body work experience.

Saturday, March 3, 1:30pm – 3pm, $40

Enrollment: 12, SBL Alexandria

Self Defense Workshop with Dempsey Wilson

This popular 2-hour workshop presented by retired Fairfax County Police Officer Dempsey Wilson will return in March. Stay tuned for the exact date and time. The workshop will be a combination of lecture and self defense moves. Wear workout clothing. In addition to working for Fairfax County, Mr. Wilson spent 23 years working in the Patrol Division, SWAT Team and Underwater Search and Recovery. Prior to his retirement he was a certified Crime Prevention Specialist. Mr. Wilson teaches at the George Washington Law School. He is a certified Personal Trainer, Balance Specialist and Spin Instructor.

Saturday, March 24, 2:00-4:00pm, $25

Enrollment: 14, SBL Alexandria