SYNER-G Studio for Pilates and Wellness Review: Workouts for the Body, Mind and Soul

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SYNER-G Studio for Pilates and Wellness Review: Workouts for the Body, Mind and Soul

By Jillie Reil

Erin Huggins, SYNER-G Owner and Instructor

Whatever your physical fitness and wellness goals, SYNER-G Studio for Pilates & Wellness has a plan for you! SYNER-G offers private sessions in Pilates, yoga, and massage as well as group classes and corporate on-site wellness programs. SYNER-G has a cooperative atmosphere with a variety of styles and instructors offered under one roof while maintaining its intimate setting and highly personal approach. Its yoga, Pilates, and massage therapy practitioners have studied and hold accreditation, certification or degrees in clinical psychology, pre/post natal yoga training, kids yoga, CPR, group fitness, dance, nutrition and weight management, smoking cessation, neuro-linguistic programming, natural health and herbal medicine, and personal training. Ranging from Pilates, yoga, dance, massage therapy to hypnotherapy, SYNER-G has a wellness regimen for you! Conveniently located just north of Beverly on La Brea, the airy studio with a light green glow exudes a friendly feeling of warmth and relaxation.

SYNGER-G Studio

SYNER-G owner, Erin Huggins, has been a certified Pilates practitioner for over 12 years with an extensive list of clients in the entertainment industry. She has also worked directly with physical therapists to treat patients suffering from fibromyalgia, knee injuries, and back pain. Erin is also a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and the North American Studio Alliance, an independent alliance for the community of mind/body professionals.

Pilates Springboard

The Pilates Method is used for strength training, rehabilitation from injury, and improving posture and reducing back pain as it is a very effective method for strengthening your core. SYNER-G offers a Pilates Mat Class—beginner to advance Pilates techniques, Bounce Back—strengthening the back, Springboard Class—controlled use of the springs, and Slow Motion—controlled movements and breathing, and Reformer Class—appropriate use of the reformer apparatus.

Pilates Reformer

Since I had previous Pilates experience, I decided to give the group reformer class a whirl. (Beginners must take at least 5 private or semi-private sessions before being admitted to a group class to fully understand the basic technique and get the most out of a group class.) Once you have the technique down, the Reformer Class proves to take those moves into a more cardiovascular routine.

Pilates Springboard

With the small class size, I didn’t feel overwhelmed in a sea of bodies. Erin made sure that each client was working out with the equipment at their individual level for a personally effective workout. Each move can be taken from a novice level to an expert level, depending on your level of training. With Pilates, all of the movements are coordinated with methodic breathing and use of the core stomach muscles. As the class ended, I felt as though I strategically worked every muscle in my body.

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For the convenience and coordination of the instructors and clients, please visit www.synergyshape.com for the online class schedule and reservations, registration, and payments. Class sizes are limited.

Erin Huggins, Instructor & Owner
323.965.8681
www.synergyshape.com
info@mySYNER-G.com

Pilates Springboard

Also offered at SYNER-G Studio for Pilates and Wellness is the Sassy Dance Workout. Alma Moya, Founder and Instructor, created the unique dance workout for the body, mind, and spirit to revitalize your sensuality through confidence in your curves in hip, belly, and chest movements. With a background in Cultural Anthropology and a certification in Pilates, Alma has infused culture into her love for performance and dance.

Alma Moya, Sassy Dance Workout Founder and Instructor

I liken the class to a fusion of belly dancing with a cool-down of Pilates. Although, the dork in me couldn’t help but feel like I was on one of those hidden camera shows and someone was going to capture me waddling around like a wounded baby duck (the movements take some getting used to, but finding confidence in the movements is after all the point of the class). In the end, it was quite an exciting and successful workout! The class combined individual moves and group choreography. The hour of class zoomed by, and in a workout, it is so important to keep me from staring at the clock to see if my torture session is done.

You may check out the class calendar as well as register and pay online at www.sassydance.com/registration.htm, or you may pay as you go.

SASSY DANCE WORKOUT
Alma Moya, Founder & Instructor
www.sassydance.com
alma@sassydance.com

Sassy Dance Workout

I wrapped up my experience at the SYNER-G Studio for Pilates and Wellness with an amazing massage by Brooke’s Hands Therapeutic Massage, which couldn’t be a better name. Brooke Wescott is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Physical Therapy Aide as well as an active member of the Association Massage Bodyworkers Professionals, and has studied multiple disciplines of continuing massage education techniques. She applies and adjusts just the right pressure based on her client’s desires, which are expressed during a brief consultation prior to the massage and feedback during the massage. Walking into her room, I was instantly at peace with her beautiful choice of green color, décor, aromatherapy, and sound (being a massage junkie, I can appreciate the importance of a relaxing atmosphere). Adding her own twists to the traditional Swedish massage, Brooke’s Hands melted all my stresses of the week away.

Brooke Wescott, Licensed Massage Therapist

Brooke’s Hands offers a variety of treatments at very affordable rates, including FREEDOM—a blend of Swedish and circulatory massage, Stoned—massage using Hot River Stones, Mommy 2 Be—massage to alleviate aches and pains while expecting, Head in the Clouds—a custom massage in the comfort of your home, and more! Brooke’s Hands also offers appointments at 1137 2nd Street in Santa Monica.

Refer five friends, and receive one complimentary massage! Brooke’s Hands also offers other special packages and discounts at www.brookeshands.com.

BROOKE’S HANDS
Brooke Wescott, Licensed Massage Therapist
Therapeutic Message
818.530.3535
www.brookeshands.com
brooke@brookeshands.com

Brooke's Hands Therapeutic Massage

Whatever your style, SYNER-G has a class to shape up your body, mind, and soul. Please check the individual websites for more information on schedules and rates. SNYNER-G Studio for Pilates and Wellness is located at 345 N. La Brea Avenue, Suite 208 in Los Angeles, California.