Sunday June 2nd 1-3PM
What is Pilates? …
Please join us as we explore Pilates through the teachings of Joseph Pilates. This workshop will be hosted by our very own Tina Tricomi.  Tina will guide us through some of the classical Pilates exercises and concepts; explaining  the exercises in a little more detail for a better understanding for all those curious or looking to improve their current practice.

In Pilates, we attempt to lengthen the body, mindfully, with complete control in every single movement! Breath is very important too, just as it is in Yoga. Pilates is all about strengthening the core and that stretch we all need!! Those who practice consistently on a regular basis, report much improved posture, flexibility and balance.  Joseph Pilates was very passionate about this and gave homework- he insisted on 10-15 minutes daily!

The first home-training manual for Pilates Mat exercises was published in 1945 and written by Joe Pilates himself.  The Return to Life through Contrology, this was one of several books. He actually called this “his method”!  He developed his method for boxers, not dancers, like many believe!

As Joe said: “Contrology is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.”
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Roots is excited and honored to announce that Rocco DeRosa will be performing live during our 7:15 PM Flow Classes all June!

Rocco DeRosa is a Burlington native and full time musician. He began singing at the age of 3 and has performed his original material throughout the US and Canada for the last 15 years. He began studying voice full time with Mark Baxter, teacher of Steve Tyler, Gary Charone, John Rezdnick among others, and has been fortunate enough to share the stage with Gary Charone (Extreme), Sponge, Live, OK GO,  Smile Empty Soul, Stained, Dropkick Murphy’s and many, many more!

His most recent original release is with Boston based band, The Naked Stills, as been critically acclaimed. “There is an earnest soulfulness in DeRosa’s empowered vocal reach. He coats the melodic phrase and rhythmic underpinnings beneath him with muscular coos and sustains that give a sense that something huge is going on.” (Bill Copland Music News)  You can find him performing with a plethora of world class musicians throughout the US.  And can find out more about his current project at www.thenakedstills.com

Sunday June 2nd 1-3pm Pilates Workshop with Tina Tricomi
Sunday June 9th 1-3pm Intro-to-Yoga Workshop with Ginger
Wednesdays June 5th,12th,19th, 26th Live Music Flow Class w/ Rocco DeRosa of the Naked Stills!
Thursday June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Intro to Yoga Series with Maryalice
Saturday June 15th – Roots One Year Anniversary Party at 7:00pm
Sunday June 23rd – Yin Yoga Workshop with Greg McGown!

Registration and more information

Sunday June 9th 1-3PM
$20 pre-reg. on-line /$25 at the door (if space allows)

After taking her very first yoga class, Ginger left feeling frustrated. Not having the basic understanding of a practice caused her to walk away from yoga for five years. Roots is committed to teaching new students the basics, so that their first introduction to yoga is a successful one, so they too can experience the amazing transformation that yoga can have on your over all well-being, your life, and to those around you.

Please join Ginger for this beginners workshop. She will break down the basics of our traditional yoga poses and cover how to avoid common pit-falls like wrist strain, lower back issues, and in-flexibility that some students experience. A strong grounding practice with proper breath technique, an understanding of how to set a firm foundation, and following the principles of alignment is essential to the success of the new yogi.
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