The Zen Den Inc

Even fitness professionals struggle with motivation from time to time. It is important to switch things up and challenge yourself in new ways! Got my 1st one on one boxing session with Bob @garagegymoneida under my belt this morning, am pumped that it didn't kill me lol and can't wait for the next session!! How will you challenge yourself today??... #thezendeninc #movementmondays #mindfulmovement #colgateuniversity #thisishamiltonny #strongnotskinny #goingtofeelittomorrow #boxing #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #newchallenges

We take our responsibility to your health seriously!! We not only have a state of the art, hospital grade 5 stage air filtration system to ensure every square foot of our breathable space is disinfected (it cleans 265 cubic feet of air per minute!!!)... And a brand new floor steamer cleaner for sanitizing... And a touchless hand dryer in the bathroom...... Now we have finally received our Disinfecting Atomizer with Nano UV Light This disinfecting atomizer is equipped with 6 strong UV blue light rays, effectively assisting the disinfecting function by destroying the molecular bonds that hold together the DNA of viruses and bacteria. The mist sprayer makes the disinfectant ingredients for effective!! #sofreshandsoclean #safetyfirst #breathoffreshair #thezendeninc #viridescenttimes #pilates #yoga #cbd #barre #mindbodysoul #mindfulmovement #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity

Who has spent way too much time sitting in the last year?? It's time to open those hips, stretch the spine and strengthen your core!! #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #pilates #pilatesbody #strongnotskinny #hipopener #lengthenandstrenthen #stottpilates #summerbodyprep #onlyasoldasyourspine

Teaser with a Twist combines side bend and teaser with the extra challenge of holding fitness circle balanced between ankles for one killer exercise! #thezendeninc #merrithew #stottpilates #teasertuesday #lengthenandstrenthen #corepower #strongnotskinny #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #pilates #mindfulmovement

Meditation comes in all different forms...sometimes it is in a walk through nature, sometimes it is the savasana at the end of yoga practice, sometimes seated in stillness with absolute quiet. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. Jumping (even as untalented as I am at it) forces me to bring attention to my breath, rhythm of the rope and control of my movements...and some days that's the quick reset I need! How do you meditate??... #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #meditation #mindfulmovement #mindbodysoul #reset #reframeyourthoughts #quietyourmind #findyourfocus

**New Inventory Alert** Who loves leg warmers?? I had a hard time not bringing any of these home for myself!! We have knee high, thigh high, and even scrunch knee toe sox!! Plus, a new selection of ToeSox!... #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #yoga #pilates #mindfulmovement #hamiltonfortheholidays #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #warmandcozy #cuteandcomfy #toesox

*Monday Movement* Anyone else feel like the whole body just needs some movement after the holiday weekend?! Swan Dive Prep on Ladder Barrel starts allowing the spine to be supported in flexion (which feels amazing on the low back). Darting out into a neutral spine with extended legs to then fully extend the spine opening the front body. Bending knees and turning out hips during extension facilitates action while protecting the low back. Returning through neutral spine to cont...rol the release into supported flexion again. It feels like one giant "ahhhh" for the spine at the end. #thezendeninc #pilates #onlyasoldasyourspine #dontuseitloseit #mondaymovement #mindfulmovement #colgateuniversity #thisishamiltonny #strongnotskinny #ladderbarrel #pilatesteacher

Anyone else just feeling sore?! The constant go, go, go of the holiday season has me holding a lot of tension! Foam rolling is my go to recovery movement and serves as a substitute to massage in a pinch. #thezendeninc #wellnesswednesday #pilates #yoga #mindbodysoul #mindfulmovement #thisishamiltonny #foamroller #activerecovery #functionalfitness #selfcare

We will be putting these bad boys to work this week in Foam Roller Challenge. We will use them for Mat Pilates exercises and for some therapeutic rolling too!! This Thursday's Zen Den Class of the Week: 5:15-6pm Vinyasa Flow 6:15-7pm Foam Roller Challenge... #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #yoga #pilates #foamroller #lengthenandstrenthen #strongnotskinny #mindfulmovement #mindbodysoul

Why should you practice Pilates? How would you benefit? Beyond just feeling good...here is a quick breakdown! Come experience it for yourself. Beginner Reformer class is tonight from 5-5:30.... #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #pilates #mindfulmovement #wellnesswednesday #strongnotskinny #flexibility #corepower #lengthenandstrenthen #muscularbalance

Life is short...eat the cake!!

Merry Christmas from our family to your's!!

1st class is in the books...and I can't wait for the next one. A huge shoutout to @debpils @mgalvez1230 & @beckygriff7 for joining me on the maiden journey!! Who's coming on Wednesday?!?!... #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #pilates #reformerpilates #mindfulmovement #colgateuniversity #functionalfitness #findyourzen #lengthenandstrengthen #strongnotskinny #findyourcore

What's new at The Zen Den?? 3 more Reformers - @go_bexercise guessed correctly!! We can now offer small group Pilates classes on the Reformer & Stability Chair. ... Class is limited to only 4 participants, which not only helps to ensure your safety in maintaining social distancing protocol, but also allows you to have more personalized attention from your instructor!! So grab a friend (or 3!) and schedule your class now #thezendeninc #pilates #reformer #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #mindfulmovement #longandlean #summerbodyprep #bettertogether #corestrength #mindfulmovement

Forward Step Up is my hip, knee & ankle stability nemesis!! While it appears to be a simple exercise, so much control must be asserted to maintain level hips, proper knee tracting, and avoiding ankle rolling. Hands down is a good warm up, hands up is where the real challenge is! I'm amazed to watch how some people appear to float up with little effort #goals. #thezendeninc #keepgrowing #pilates #mindfulmovement #stabilitychair #stayingstrong #functionalfitness #stottpilates #strongnotskinny #thisishamiltonny #steppingup

Add this to the list of "Things I didn't know I would be doing" when I decided to open a studio Spent my Thursday evening installing brand new springs and ropes on our original reformer. For additional safety, we have also upgraded all of our fabric hand loops to vinyl! However, if you prefer the fabric ones we also have them available for purchase...you can bring them with you to any Pilates studio!... #thezendeninc #keepingyousafe #keepgrowing #safetyfirst #pilates #mindfulmovement #mindfulmovement #merrithew #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #womanownedbusiness

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Mindful Movement Monday

Zen Den logo'd Eekay premium quality stainless steel vacuum insulated 17oz water bottles are BPA free, leak proof, sweat free and keeps your drinks hot & cold for hours!! #thezendeninc #yoga #pilates #hydrate #eekay #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocally #healthyhabitsforlife #wellnessjourney

Great news for The Zen Den this week...Madison County Dept of Health completed their inspection and gave us a green light on Monday!! We have begun scheduling one on one sessions and it feels so good to be back helping our clients again First group class on deck is this Saturday @ 9am with @catcardelus. Limit of 6 in person participants, with option to live stream. Please remember to register on Mindbody & complete your COVID-19 questionnaire in your confirmation email.... Help us to build our class schedule by commenting below...what day/s & times are best for you? What classes are you dying to get into?? #thezendeninc #thisishamiltonny #yoga #pilates #itsgoodtobeback #mindfulmovement #colgateuniversity #healthynotskinny #strong #newbeginnings #seeyouonthemat

Safety Update!! Your safety is our priority! Of course we are taking every precaution necessary to protect you and ourselves from the spread of COVID-19. We wear masks, we have hand sanitizing stations and we are disinfectanting in between customers and clients However we have gone above and beyond to bring you the safest experience possible! I'd like to introduce you to The 5 stage filtration process. This hospital grade filtration system draws air through the uv light w...hich kills all bacteria and virus on contact. This system easily covers over 1,000 sq. and cleans 265 cubic feet of air per minute!!! In addition we have a brand new floor steamer for sanitizing!! And we have installed a touchless hand dryer in the bathroom. It is our promise that we prioritize your safety. #thezendeninc #viridescenttimes #thisishamiltonny #wellnesswednesday #pilates #safetyfirst #cleanliving #natureheals #cbd #yoga #bestpractices #filtration #om #cleanse #simpleisbetter

Still looking for stocking stuffers?! ToeSox have quickly become a favorite staple for me both instudio and at home. My feet stay warm, keeps me from accidentally slipping, my toes practice spreading out after being confined to shoes...plus they are cute!! Half toe & full toe options with a variety of styles to choose from...or reach for some leg warmers! ... #thezendeninc #yoga #pilates #barre #mindfulmovement #hamiltonfortheholidays #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #thisishamiltonny #spoilyourself #toesox

Reason #87 Why I Do Pilates Not that I enjoy clearing the driveway by myself, but when push comes to shove(l) I know that I can handle it! Being strong and healthy is my top priority because I have little eyes watching, learning from me and counting on me ... #thezendeninc #pilates #mindfulmovement #strongnotskinny #functionalfitness #colgateuniversity #corestrength #healthyspine #healthylife #youcandoit #fitforlife

Lower & Lift into Short Spine For many people this challenges the length in their hamstrings, but I have to focus on not stretching too deeply into it. By maintaining back pressure into the footstraps I can make sure that I am actively working to not stretch too much. The main reason that I focus more on Pilates than yoga is due to my hypermobility. Almost every injury I have ever sustained (shoulder, knee, hip, ribs) is from being too "bendy". So for me practicing Pilates h...elps to better stabilize my joints and increase my strength in functional range of motion. #thezendeninc #pilates #wednesdaywellness #strongnotskinny #lengthenandstrenthen #injuryprevention #corepower #thisishamiltonny #colgateuniversity #reformerpilates #mindfulmovement

Santa delivered early!! Any guesses what's in the boxes?? (If you already know...shhh) #thezendeninc #keepgrowing #thisishamiltonny #pilates #merrithew #newbeginnings #mindfulmovement #whatsinthebox

Now booking reformer sessions! Private, semi private & small group. Appointments available starting tomorrow...so DM, call or book directly thru Mindbody!! #thezendeninc #pilatesstudio #thisishamiltonny #reformerpilates #corepower #lengthenandstrenthen #mindfulmovement #mondaymood #newbeginnings #colgateuniversity #fitnesswithfriends

I'm in LOVE with our new mat racks. Huge shoutout to @maynarddesignandconstruction for always bringing my visions to life!! #thezendeninc #yoga #foamroller #thisishamiltonny #stackithigh #transformation #neatandtidy #womeninbusiness #keepgrowing #colgateuniversity #mandukayoga