Essence Pilates & Mindful Movement

A Life of Simplicity

Choose the road where few may roam,
And make a peaceful heart your home.

The world may chase what fades away,
But simple joys are here to stay.

Leave behind the endless race,
And find the beauty in a slower pace.

For hearts that learn to live with less,
Discover peace and happiness.

A simple smile, a sky so bright,
Can fill the heart with warmth and light.

Let go of burdens, fear, and haste;
Life’s sweetest gifts need little space.

Seek not the noise that comes and goes,
But find the peace a still soul knows.

Choose a life of simplicity,
Where peace and joy flow endlessly.

~ 'A Life of Simplicity' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Kate Fedos

We Rise by Lifting Others

A hand extended asks for little,
Yet offers more than words can say.
A quiet kindness, freely given,
Can light another's darkest day.

No mountain is climbed by strength alone,
No heart is healed in solitude.
The highest paths are often found
Through humble acts of gratitude.

For every burden shared grows lighter,
Every hope we help restore
Builds a bridge between our souls
Stronger than the one before.

We do not lose by giving grace;
Compassion leaves no spirit less.
The more we lift another's life,
The more our own is truly blessed.

So let us walk with open hearts,
Choosing love in all we do.
For when we lift another higher,
We rise a little, too.

~ 'We Rise by lifting Others' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Rafael Lopez

You don't want to miss this!!! Save the date, get your tickets, hope to see you there.

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Summer Kickoff Yoga Festival Park City's First Annual Yoga Festival. Featuring unique yoga and wellness sessions, live music, and more. Celebrate Summer in Park City.

What does a comprehensive Pilates education program include? 📚

The PMA International Teacher Trainer Accreditation for Pilates (ITTAP) Comprehensive Standards establish foundational benchmarks for 450-hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Programs. These standards help support consistency, transparency, and educational quality across Pilates education programs worldwide. 🌎

ITTAP Comprehensive Standards address areas such as:
🔹 Curriculum structure and educational content
🔹 Functional anatomy and teaching methodology
🔹 Apparatus-specific education
🔹 Observation, self-practice, and teaching hours
🔹 Student assessment and competency evaluation
🔹 Safety, professionalism, and business practices

These standards are designed to support teacher training programs, not evaluate individual teachers. Their purpose is to help establish a shared educational foundation while allowing programs to maintain their unique teaching philosophies, approaches, and identities. ✨

Learn more about the ITTAP Comprehensive Standards and explore how accreditation supports the future of Pilates education at https://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/international-teacher-trainer-accreditation-for-pilates

Registration for our classes thru Compass Summer Series is on with a few spots left! 🌈 First session starts on the week of June 22, second session on August 17. Contact Dani directly for additional class times outside Compass Community Ed program.

Sending some your way today and every day.