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 This class is energizing, combining the resistance of the springs and bars of the tower with the precise movements of mat work to create a great workout. The equipment supports the body to ensure proper stabilization and positioning while providing added resistance for core stability, flexibility and lengthening of muscles. Pilates Barn is a fully equipped classical studio offering Tower classes with a maximum of 4 clients per class.  Classes are Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 and Tuesday 6:30 am and Saturday 7:30 am.  Sign up today at www.pilatesbarn.com  or call 203-214-3213.

This bread is so stable that I am able to use it for sandwiches, but we love to put RAW Honey (the white stuff) and Organic Red Raspberries sliced and mushed on top.  Sooo good! 

1/3 cup RAW Unprocessed Organic Honey and 2/3 cup Winter Squash or Pumpkin
18 oz RAW Organic Cashew Butter (approx 2 cups)
1/2 cup Pure, unrefined, cold-pressed Coconut Oil
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
10 eggs

In a food processor, mix the cashew butter and honey/squash or pumpkin mixture. Add oil, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix in the eggs.  Bake @ 375 or 350 Convection bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Place parchment paper in loaf pans before placing batter in pan.  Makes 2 loafs or one large one (above).  Enjoy!!

Start with the hundred and add roll up, then hundred, roll up, single leg circles...then hundred, roll up, SLC, rolling like a ball...etc.!!  The hundred actually gets easier as you go: Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Breath and FLOW!

Turmeric has been touted as a great tool for preventing cancer cell growth.

It is also an anti-inflammatory, which helps ease skin aliments such as psoriasis.  Turmeric has been known to slow the progression of Alzheimer's, is an antioxidant, and is also a natural pain killer.  Similar to turmeric, ginger is an anti-inflammatory and is known to be a digestive aid, ease nausea and menstrual cramps, and is a natural antibiotic. 
Honey is a natural antibiotic.  Couple all these fun facts with the vitamins, minerals, immunity, and metabolism boosting qualities of fresh pineapple and coconut milk (not to mention the probiotics in the yogurt), and this smoothie should be at the top of the list to make!!

Now that you know the benefits, what does this thing taste like? It's creamy and sweet with brilliant texture.  The two dominant flavors you get are the lemon and the ginger.  Lemon and ginger together produce a creamy flavor, so the beverage is all-around delicious!

INGREDIENTS:
-1 cup of plain yogurt (I use Siggi's)
-1 frozen banana
-1/2 cup fresh pineapple
-1/4 cup coconut milk
-1/2 lemon, juiced/grate the rind
-1 heaping teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated 
-1 teaspoon turmeric (make a batch: 1/4 cup turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (facilitates the absorption of turmeric) and 1/2 cup water, in sauce pan on medium heat until it forms a thick paste, happens quickly! then cool and store in glass jar in the refrigerator)
-1 heaping teaspoon honey 

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, garnish with additional turmeric.  ENJOY!

Pilates is more than just a workout. Any person who’s been doing it for at least
a couple of months knows that Pilates doesn’t only sculpt your body but it also
clears your mind and gives you energy and inner serenity. But what is so special
about Pilates?

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