Hoi.

Welp. It's safe to say I've forgotten completely about communicating via IG.​​​​​​​​
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Two things:​​​​​​​​
1. Thought we should prob wave a hand to make sure everyone knows we're still going strong, just very much not present on this platform.​​​​​​​​
Come see us IRL, where all the good things are happening.​​​​​​​​
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Most importantly though (2), we've just moved over to a new booking software. I've been waking up steaming with adrenaline as I remember things I've forgotten. Like Anna's membership that's rolled over on both platforms. Sorry Anna, thanks for being so understanding.​​​​​​​​
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I've sent our a newsletter as I've been told the one from Momence has landed in the junk for many people (clap)​​​​​​​​
Can ya'll do me a solid and have a check in there and move us out back to your inbox where we belong?​​​​​​​​
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I've posted the newsletter to the links in our bio (on insta) if you can't find it in your inbox.​​​​​​​​
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Apologies for all the other things that may go wrong this week — hopefully just tiny little fires I can put out with a spray bottle.​​​​​​​​
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Love you all and thanks for being so nice while we figure all the new stuff out ☺️ ​​​​​​​​
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Here's a pic of some socks in trees, thanks .photo

I did the math and turns out lockdowns increase our social media engagement by 80%

I’m 3 days deep into holiday mode and forgot to post this ☼

We reopen on the 4th of Jan. It’s a Tuesday.

Huuuuuuuge thanks to our team, aren’t they spesh?!
And of course to everyone who came and did some moves with us this year— your visit to our studio, long or short means the world ♡

We've just sent out a newsletter with the latest on the how the Covid Protection Framework or Traffic Light System and how it affects classes at Hoi. If you didn't receive it, please get in touch!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✺ From the 3rd of December, all members attending classes at Hoi will be required to show proof of vaccination each time you come to class.
✺ Your teacher will be using the NZ Pass Verifyer scanning app upon entry.
✺ You will still need to scan in using the QR code, and masks are still mandatory until you are exercising.
✺ Our team is fully vaccinated.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What we need from you —
✺ Please create an account with My Covid Record NZ and request your passport.
✺ Check your details and doses are correct.
✺ It will be valid for 6 months from creation - so we will not be storing your records, instead we will be requiring a scan each time you enter the studio.
✺If you are awaiting your second dose or have a medical exemption please get in touch via email.
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You can check our Community Guidelines on our website - these are updated frequently so please check back regularly and get in touch if you're left with any questions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thanks heaps for your patience and support. This is new for us all, so will be re-evaluating constantly to make sure we're doing things the bestest way possible.

✰ New teacher alert! ✰

Introducing Jamie!

A few words from him directly—
“I’ve been teaching surfing and Pilates for the past 2 years.
I love facilitating fun and engaging movement experiences for people of all skill levels.
I personally love Pilates because it has taught me how to move in ways i never thought my body would be able to.
I can’t wait to get to know the Hoi community! “

Stoked to be able to welcome him to our team, please give him a warm welcome, get to his classes, say hi and show him how epic our community is!

I know many of you know this already but likely some of you who are wondering where Virginie is. A couple of weeks ago she had a stroke that shook us all in a big way. Overall she has been very lucky and doing doing great, but is very tired and still has some obstructed vision. She misses you all and cant wait to come back but for now her first priority is recovering while being a full time mama.
If anyone would like to drop her a line or a meal, send me a DM and I will organise it ✿

In the meantime, Jamie is going to pick up her early morning classes (legend) until she is ready come back but we’ll be adding some more time slots for him over the next few weeks, please drop us a line if you have a request and keep an eye on the timetable!

Welcome Jamie, we can’t wait for you to be part of our squad ☻

Level 2 baby!
We gonna take the rest of the week to ease back into life outside home.

We’ll send an email update soon with some important studio changes and post the link in our bio, so check your emails or back here later today for an update.

First classes back in the studio on Sat, 11th. We’ll carry on virtuals this week + weekend as well until Sunday. Cant wait ❤️‍🔥

Open for private training from Weds 8th of September 🕺

See you beauties real soon xx

Our second of the 'Upside Down' workshop series. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The backbend! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Love it, hate it? If you answered yes to either, this is the workshop you didn't know you needed in your life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I can for sure say they don't come naturally to me. With some patience and commitment I'm starting to enjoy them. Wild.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The idea for the workshop is to put together some uncomfortable shapes (for some uncomfortable times) and start to get comfortable in them... The aim is to disarm, challenge, surprise and flip your ideas upside down!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
All experience levels welcome. We mean it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There's a lot to get through here and we're hoping this will be the first of many!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here’s the deets: —⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
5pm Sunday 29th, August w/ yours truely.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A 60min workshop style class exploring strength, mobility + conditioning exercises that work together to prep for backbends. I hope to crack a laugh, illustrate some links and connect some dots along the way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can book your spot through Mindbody x

We've added two free 30m family friendly classes on Wednesday the 25th at 12pm + Thursday the 26th at 3.30pm. All of our classes are 'family friendly' but these are meant to be some fun for parents + children.

FAMILY MOVES on Weds with Virginie:
Expect a super light-hearted class full of animal shapes, partner exercises, rolling, and Pilates inspired movement exploration.

You can book your spot here: https://get.mndbdy.ly/fEprPiy4Uib

DANCE MOVES on Thurs with Bea:
Expect a family friendly dance inspired class. Feel good moves weaved with a bit of story telling. Suitable for all ages.
You can book your spot here: https://get.mndbdy.ly/4NBxsXzSWib

You will need access to the internet + a device for these classes. Once you've registered, we’ll send you an email with the zoom link approx 10m before the class.

See you on the internet!

Hoi is growing! We're after another reformer teacher to join our little squad.

Our space is beautiful and our teachers and students are delightful. Our classes are small and all open level. We have 6 allegro 2s, which are a total dream to move on. We are a connected group of teachers, we meet regularly, host monthly teacher only classes and hopefully some workshops soon.

Some core values - kindness, fearlessness, optimism, playfulness.

Our students are curious and fearless! They give stuff a go and the atmosphere supports them to trust their bodies in the process.

Take a look at our website for more info about the studio and our philosophy, www.hoi-studio.co.nz and if you or anyone you know may be interested please send me a message at [email protected]

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