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Curious about sound bowl healing?✨

SIGN UP FOR OUR GROUP SOUND BOWL EVERY SATURDAY AT 5PM. Learn more or register at MotionStudiosVA.com/soundbowl-sessions📲 It's a great way to relax at the end of the day! Grab a few friends or your partner and check it out.

As Dr. Masaru Emoto once said, “since our bodies consist of 80% water, they respond powerfully to sound.” Internationally renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Emoto shows how the influence of our thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water can positively impact the earth and our personal health. Check out his book, a New York Times Bestseller, The Hidden Messages in Water📚

Interested in a private session? Reach out directly to Esther to schedule. Text/call 917-553-0824. For more information visit TheBowlMovement.com.

Through the use of five uniquely designed pieces of equipment, GYROTONIC® exercise uses a pulley weight system and low resistance to accommodate any body or injury. Clients range from professional athletes, dancers, rehabilitative therapy, and general exercise.

Here, Nathan (Master Trainer) is working on the client’s back extension and length strength as she elevates herself up in the air by herself, also called the superhero pose. GYROTONIC® is a complete system of exercising: it articulates your joints, improves the flow of energy through the body, stimulates acupuncture points, builds stamina and strength and improves health.

Book online at MotionStudiosVA.com and get moving with us at Motion Studios in the heart of Kilmarnock!

Also known as power balls, the DIY protein packed bites provide healthy fats, whole grain carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, and fiber. The recipe can be dairy free, egg free, gluten free, low calorie, low sodium, low sugar, and cholesterol free, with under half a gram of saturated fat. They are a delicious choice before working out or for a post workout snack. Each power energy bite provides close to four grams of protein!🍪

Ingredients
• 1 cup rolled oats or quick oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter or allergy friendly sub
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey or agave
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/8 tsp salt
• optional handful mini chocolate chips or raisins

Directions
1. If your nut butter is not already soft and easy to stir, gently warm it up in the microwave or on the stove top until easily stirrable.
2. Combine the oats, chia seeds, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. If not heating the peanut butter, you can also add the chocolate chips at this time.
3. Stir in the liquid sweetener and nut butter until everything is evenly mixed.
4. Wait until the mixture is no longer warm to add the chocolate chips, unless you do not mind if they melt a bit.
5. With a mini cookie scoop or spoon, take out small amounts of dough. Press and roll into balls or cookie shapes with your hands.
6. Store leftover energy bites in an airtight covered container on the counter for up to a week, in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, or frozen for three or four months.

**Note: If you are using a dry nut butter, like almond butter or some natural peanut butters, you may need to add a little extra nut butter or liquid sweetener for the texture to resemble an easily scoopable cookie dough instead of a crumbly one.

Enjoy!

VOTE like your rights depend on it (because they do)!🇺🇸

Just ask anyone, showing up is the hardest part. But we believe in you! Come get moving with us in Kilmarnock🖤

NOVEMBER at Motion Studios🖤 Join us!

BOOK NOW! Esther, our sound bowl healer, will be adding Monday availability to her schedule beginning NEXT MONDAY—November 4, 2024.

Reach out directly to Esther to schedule a private healing session or gather a group of friends/family and experience a group sound healing session. Text/call 917-553-0824. For more information visit TheBowlMovement.com.

Stay safe and have fun! Happy Halloween from all of us at Motion Studios!👻🎃💜

Sometimes a fancy drink just makes life more enjoyable! Enjoy this recipe as-is (alcohol-free) or add a shot of bourbon or whiskey to make it a cocktail🍹

Ingredients
• 1 bottle of ginger beer
• 6-7 ounces pear nectar
• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder (for glass rim)
• 2 tablespoons of white sugar (for glass rim)
• Fresh pear (garnish)
• Mint leaves (optional garnish)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)

Directions
1. Begin by preparing the glassware. On a small plate, mix white sugar and cinnamon powder. Moisten the rim of each glass with a slice of fresh pear or a bit of water, then gently dip the glass rim into the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat it. Set the glasses aside.
2. Thinly slice the fresh pear vertically on both sides while keeping the stems.
3. In each prepared glass, add a slice of pear on the side and ice cubes then pour pear nectar to fill half of the glass.
4. Fill the glass almost to the top with ginger beer, add a sprig of mint leaves and a cinnamon stick.
5. Give the mocktail a gentle stir to combine the pear nectar and ginger beer.
6. Serve the Pear Ginger Beer mocktail immediately to enjoy its flavors and aromas.

Cheers!

If you’ve been at the studio on the weekends, then you’ve seen this friendly guy! But in case you haven’t, let us introduce you to our GYROTONIC® Master Trainer and Instructor, Nathan Martin (husband of our beloved sound bowl healer, Esther).

Grandson of a Qi Gong Master and Acupuncturist, Nathan grew up around his grandparent’s Chinese medicine clinic in Hong Kong, exposing himself to alternative medicine and healing arts from a young age. His deep understanding of the body, combined with knowledge of alternative medicine and background in dance have enriched his teaching style and made him a versatile, sought-after trainer in both the U.S. and in Asia.

Nathan is the founder and owner of CAPITAL GYROTONIC® in Washington, D.C. since 2013 and we are thrilled to have him on our team in Kilmarnock on the weekends.

Book online at MotionStudiosVA.com and get moving with us at Motion Studios in the heart of Kilmarnock!

We had the BEST Sunday Funday at The Slips // Kinsale with Blue Honey + Luuma Yoga + ALLON-Z Charters🧘‍♀️🥗🛥️

Bring it. Build it. Become it💪 Have a wonderful week!

SIGN UP NOW! Esther, our sound bowl healer, has added Monday availability to her schedule beginning November 4, 2024.

Everything in the universe is in a constant state of vibration, including our own bodies. Sound is simply a vibration that is picked up by the ear and sent to the inner ear for processing the sound, through tiny hair follicle receptors. Energy affects us on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. When your vibrations are out of tune, your physical and spiritual bodies are out of harmony, which can cause disease. Sound healing gently massages the molecules back into the right places, clearing blockages and restoring harmony in the body.

Reach out directly to Esther to schedule a private healing session or gather a group of friends/family and experience a group sound healing session. Text/call 917-553-0824. For more information visit TheBowlMovement.com.

The GYROTONIC® method is a fusion of yoga, ballet, tai chi, gymnastics and swimming. It works independent muscle groups in an integrated way to increase flexibility and coordination and help build strength.

Similar to how Pilates focuses on the core and breathwork, GYROTONIC® exercise also corrects dysfunctional patterns of the muscular and skeletal systems while promoting energy flow throughout the body. This is good news for athletes, those with chronic pain and those going through post-injury rehabilitation. GYROTONIC® workouts also benefit those dealing with the aches and pains caused by the stressful, repetitive movements we do every day.

Don’t wait until after the holidays, get moving now so when 2025 rolls around, you’re ready for it!

Getting in the Halloween spirit with a little BEETlejuice inspo for mealtime💜

Ingredients
• 4 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or any sugar-free syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and put them on a baking sheet.
3. Roast the beets for 45-60 minutes or fork-tender.
4. Once they’re cool, peel the beet and cut them into wedges (if you don’t want to stain your fingers purple, wear gloves for this step).
5. In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Whisk until everything is combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beet wedges, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios.
7. Drizzle the salad with the balsamic dressing and toss everything gently to mix.

Makes roughly four servings. This dish is so beautiful and colorful–it’s a wonderful side dish to pair with a simple protein for a delicious meal. Enjoy!

Morning Warmup class is in session, folks! Local Realtor and community leader in Irvington, Sam Van Saun is offering a series for students 60+ at Motion Studios in Kilmarnock. Each class starts with isolated, targeted movements and increases in range of motion as the class goes on.

Not sure if this is the right fit for you? No problem! Sam is offering you the opportunity to try Morning Warmup for the next two weeks before you commit.

Benefits of this gentle movement class include:
• Increased proper alignment and freedom of movement
• Increased flexibility making you less prone to injury
• Increased strength in stabilizing muscles

Come warm up with Sam and get that body moving! For more information or to register please visit MotionStudiosVA.com/Special-Events

Sometimes, we only see the value of something once we no longer have it. That said, we should give our health the attention it deserves as early as now. Prevention is better than cure and the BEST gift you can give your loved ones is a healthy you.

📣We are SO excited to announce that Esther, our sound bowl healer, will be adding Monday availability to her schedule beginning November 4❤

As the temperatures begin to drop, and the fall season begins, we are moving into the YIN or feminine energy time. It's the perfect time to unwind and allow your body to experience a sound meditation, preparing it for the hibernation of winter. We process more emotions and stuck energy during YIN seasons, so our body requires extra sleep and relaxation.

Read out directly to Esther to schedule a private healing session or gather a group of friends/family and experience a group sound healing session. Text/call 917-553-0824. For more information visit TheBowlMovement.com.