Reflecting on a GREAT July

​July was epic at labarre celebrating our first year with our community and our first year as business owners in this amazing city.
 
Our B1RTHDAY was an entire day of fun with free facials from ROZ, cupcakes from Dessert Designed and treats from No Cow and Radical Snacks.  Our guests gobbled up both our treats and our anniversary merchandise!
 
Thank you labarre members and guests for bringing your friends to labarre for our anniversary open house.  Many of our guests took advantage of our anniversary class packages as well as great savings!   We loved seeing all the cool hair designs by Maria @ Vemo Hair Braiding and watching you get pampered with chair massages compliments of our great friends at Trio Spa. 

​A special thanks to Whole Foods who spoiled our guests with a variety of healthy treats that really “raised the bar”!   Juicealize provided samples of some of our favorite cold pressed juices; a great way to complete your workout. 
 
We have received rave reviews on our express sample classes and these are a result of listening to you and hearing your suggestions loud and clear.  We can’t wait to introduce our new schedule in September, which includes more morning express classes and new disciplines as well.

​Our 90’s Drumming Class was jam-packed!  We loved that many of you stayed for the extra class… and we know why.  I was just to make sure you didn’t miss any of your favorite 90's songs! 
 
We held our first ever Seniors Drumming & Dancing to the Oldies Classes and this might be the coolest thing we’ve taken part in.  We took the show on the road on July 29th and visited Belmont Village Senior Living on Santana Row.  Then on August 1st Belmont Village reciprocated and took a field trip to labarre studios for a class.  We never felt so youthful as the energy from our seniors made us smile and charged the classes with passion and movement.

​Did you know we have locked arms with some amazing neighbors?  Our partnership with Red Dot Fitness has just begun and if you haven’t taken advantage of this special offer, ask the front desk how you can bring some barbell into your barre workouts.  The crew at Red Dot Fitness share our love and desire to design yourself.
 

​We are in our last month of  “100 Days Summer Strong”.
Continue to track your attendance by adding a star next to your name with every visit.  The more visits the greater the chance you have of winning cool prizes and many have taken part… and won!

​What is happening in August?  Lots!
 
We have new classes and class times in August.
 
Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:15am HIIT EXPRESS 45
Wednesdays at 6:00am PowerFlow & Roll (begins 8/22)
 
We have added Facials to or ROZ menu.   Be sure to take a look at our different types of facials offered at ROZ (click here!)
 
Fall brings back our Faithful Fridays.  Wear Niners red or gold on Friday and receive 15% off any merchandise (non sale) item.   Every time you do, we will put your name into our grand drawing at the end of the season to win some GREAT prizes.  The more Faithful, the better your chances are to win!  (And here’s a huge shoutout to the Niners and 1445 The Alameda… The Home of the Faithful!)

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Master Trainer, Jinger Di Vito, is back teaching barre fusion on Saturday, August 11st @ 11:30am and Sunday, August 12th @ 10:15am.  Be sure to reserve your spot, classes will fill up!
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Stroll the Alameda is Sunday, August 26th, from 2:00pm-5:00pm.  We are being paired with Richard Nieset who plays classical guitar along with Lima Prieta Wines. Be sure to stop by for a glass of wine and enjoy the music.

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As we do to every month, let’s take a peak of the ever-growing Century Board located down our alley at 1445 The Alameda!

 Our Century Board:
 
200 in the rear view!!
Katherine Richmond    217
Victoria France               205
 
Almost to 200!!
Sabra Diridon                 191
Leticia Magana               191
Mary Hanna-Weir           189
 
Hit 100th Class!
Carleigh Burdine           132
Letecia Corona               120
Elizabeth VanAlstine      116
Maria Brandone             114
Kelly Spain                       113
Lauren Mitchell              108
Lisa Jastram                    106
Claudia Saenz                 105
Lori Kamal                      104
Sarah MacGregor          104
Laura Salcido                 104
Leila Gogani Khiabani  103
 
Almost to 100
Lauryn Cederblom       98
Melinda Denton            92
Athena DellPenna         91
Barbi Phipps                   91
Becky Kindle                   90
Jennifer Del Corso         89
Carla Breidenback         87
Reyna Ybanez                87
Nicole Roman                86

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August Health Tip: 
Total Reset Program coach, Jacquelyn Hollenkamp

Change with
the Seasons!

All of the things in nature- our bodies included- change with the seasons. It simply makes sense that we would also shift our eating patterns and the produce we are consuming to match the shift in our environment. When we consume produce that is in season, we increase the nutritional value that we receive from the food, flavors are enhanced, we cut down on the toxins and eco-footprint that come with transporting out of season produce, and we also tend to save money! One of the best ways to purchase seasonal produce is at your favorite farmer's market, where you can support local farmers and also ensure you're getting produce that is organic (i.e., less toxic and harmful to your body!) 
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As we get into the early fall season in NorCal, we will start to see plenty of berries, artichokes, sweet potatoes, eggplants, green beans and so many other flavorful and colorful creations. Encourage yourself to try something new and celebrate the change that mother nature is bringing! 

​Recipe of the Month 
Zoodles with Homemade Basil Pesto 
Zucchini is in abundance these days! Enjoy this =dish with some chicken for added protein as a meal, or alone as a side dish! Try to use organic ingredients where you can. 

For Zoodles:
1 lb zucchini noodles 
1 Tbsp ghee or unsalted grass fed butter 
sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste 
 
For Pesto: 
2 garlic cloves, chopped 
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 
1/4 cup pinenuts 
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 
1-2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice 
sea salt to taste 
*Optional: hempseeds to top 

​Melt ghee/butter in a medium sized pan. Cook Zoodles over medium heat until as tender as desired. Place all pesto ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Serve 2 Tbsps of pesto over 1 cup cooked zoodles, top with hemp seeds if desired. 

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​Thank you labarre studios guests!  YOU are the reason we have been awarded Silicon Valley Organizations “Best Small Business of the Year” It is because of you that we built labarre and we appreciate your support, referrals, reviews and your love to grow our community.
 
Happy Days!
 
Lisa