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Nov 28, 2011

Shake It Out

We like to SHAKE IT UP at MISFITSTUDIO

this upcoming Saturday December 3rd ALL classes cancelled

Holiday packages are SO fun!!!

perfect stocking stuffers, a Trilogy, a Mixer and a PrivateDancer

each priced accordingly and oh-so-cute

be sure to check them out at the studio

(and have them giftwrapped!)

holiday schedule 

december 23-26 closed

december 30-jan 2 closed 

Keri O pre-registered BEGINNER PILATES!!!!

yes! finally a comprehensive, open, from the ground up series to learn about pilates!!

starting Monday, January 5th

The LOVE series

 with the one and only Salimah!!!

pre-register to guarentee your spot for this 7 week LOVE series

Kundalini Yoga, Love, Book and Discussion 

What more could you ask for on a Friday nite, deep in winter

starting Friday, January 13th

oh its almost a new year, shake it up, shake it OUT!!! XO

Nov 23, 2011

OPENING PARTY

YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS
WE ARE HAVIN A PARTY
COME JOIN THE MISFITGANG FOR OUR
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND 7PM

SEXY FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC
OHHELLLLZYA
XO

Nov 16, 2011

Think different

FOR THE MISFITS OUT THERE
THINK DIFFERENT
BE REAL

FUCK EM IF THEY DON'T GET IT
CHANGE THE WORLD
LETS GATHER
AND KEEP ON KEEPIN ON

Nov 10, 2011

reminder

love is the best medicine, and there is more than enough to go around once you open your heart

Nov 8, 2011

WHAT A FUN DAY AMBASSADOR CRAWL WAS!! LULULEMON, BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS! YOU ALL WERE COURAGEOUS AND TOOK ON THE CHALLENGE WITH A SMILE! THANKS FOR PLAYING WITH ME AT MY NEW DIGS! GRRRROWLING WITH ME AND MY PANTHERS, AND GENERALLY BUILDING A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

I LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING MORE AND MORE EVENTS AT THE NEW MISFITSTUDIO ON QUEEN WEST! A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO MICHELLE, CANDICE, KIM AND THE QUEEN STREET WEST LULUCREW, AND JOSH FOR THE FUN PHOTOS!

MISFIT(hearts)LULU

Nov 7, 2011

misfitinthemaking

SOMETIMES ITS EASY TO GET WRAPPED UP IN THE DETAILS, THE SLEEPLESS NITES AND THE GENERAL CHAOS, HERE IS A FUN A SILLY POST, SHARING SOME MOMENTS, CAPTURING ELEGANCE, CREATING ROMANCE AND MOSTLY JUST MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE! THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING THIS A REALITY

Nov 6, 2011

NEWSCHEDULENEWSCHEDULE

OK MISFITS, HERE WE GO!!!
NEW SCHEDULE
NEW CLASSES
NEW VIBE
(we are ca$$h only at the moment)
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE WEBSITE WEBSITE WEBSITE WEBSITE WEBSITE

MISFITSTUDIO.COM
MISFITSTUDIO.COM

Nov 3, 2011

MISFIT(hearts)LULU



Here's to the Misfits... A New studio has moved in next door. At 694 B Queen Street West, down a magical back alley; you will find Misfits. MISFITSTUDIO offers a variety of classes that include Pilates, Fusion, and Yoga. There is even a run club every Wednesday to get you ready for that marathon! Amber's fusion classes flow effortlessly into sequences that challenge and empower the entire body. What fuels this class is music, lightness and laughter. Amber strives to find the balance between grounded poses, conscious breath and beautiful expression. For more information please visit, www.misfitstudio.blogspot.com

Nov 1, 2011

Do Your Thing

HERE IT IS

THE NEW

THE BEGINNING

AND I THANK YOU ALLLL

EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN A PART OF IT

THE TALK, THE SHARE, THE LESSONS, THE CURVES, THE WONDER, THE MAGIC, THE LOVE, THE UNCERTAIN, THE SESSION, THE DOCTOR, THE ADVISOR AND MOSTLY, FOR EVER THE

TEACHER

LET US ALL BREATHE, LEARN AND APPLY AHIMSA

THESE ARE THE DAYS

THIS IS WHAT IT IS ALL FOR

THIS

IS

YOGA

THERE IS SO MUCH TO GO AROUND

LET US NOT FORGET THE LOVE

LOVE, LOVE IT ALL

FOR WHAT ELSE IS THERE. . . . . .

(maybe ill see y'all at 694 queen west tomorrow for class, or drink, or just some lovevibes)

xo

Oct 31, 2011

$$$$pay what you can$$$$

MISFIT LAUNCH PARTY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
LIMITED SCHEDULE RUNNING REST OF THE WEEK. PAY WHAT YOU CAN!!!!
CHECK IT OUT:

Thursday:
10:30-Restorative Yoga with Justin Haley
12- Method with Lindsay Todd
6- Fusion with Amber J

Friday:
12-Mat/Reformer Fusion with Lindsay T
5:30-Mat/Reformer Fusion with Keri O'Meara

Saturday:
10-Fusion with Amber J
10-Reformer with Keri O
11:30- Yoga with Justin H

Sunday:
11-Method with Lindsay T
3-KARMA YOGA with David Good

MISFITRUNNING

MISFITRUNNING
Have y'all heard
Misfit RUNS!

During the open house on Wednesday the 2nd, the Misfit Running crew [wrecking crew?] will have its FIRST run!

Anyone
 at any fitness level can join the group!  The run starts outside the 
space with a choice of 3 mapped routes – 3, 5 and 7 kilometer distances –
 running all at the same time, all meeting back at MisfitStudio!  

Runners take off at 6:30PM, so be a little early and dress warm for the chilly November night. 

The
 group meets weekly ever Wednesday, everafter (except when Toronto 
throws the extreme weather at us)!  Tweeters Follow @misfitrunning for all the 
info.

Come and RUN!

Oct 30, 2011

OPEN HOUSE

MISFITSTUDIO HAS MOVED
694b QUEEN STREET WEST
(enter on Euclid)

COME CELEBRATE ALLL DAY LONG
NOVEMBER 2ND
OPEN HOUSE
FREE CLASSES ALL DAY
10
12
4
6
FUSION WITH AMBER J
THEN PARTY AFTER!
COME OUT COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE
XO
THE MISFIT GANG

Oct 25, 2011

lastlastlast

ITS ALL UP IN THE AIR
COME AND GET IN THE 3 LAST LAST LAST OF CLASSES AT MISFIT ON DUNN!
NO FUSION(sorry ladies)
FRIDAY 10AM LAST YOGACLASS
FRIDAY 11AM LAST BABYMAMA

THEN THE MOVE
THE OFFICIAL RELOCATION WILL ALL HAPPEN

HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR ONE LAST SWEAT IN THE SWEET LITTLE SPOT THAT HAS HELD SUCH A MAGICAL YEAR OF GROWTH, LESSON AND LOVE
SO MUCH TO LEARN
SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!

HERE GOES. . . . . .

Oct 21, 2011

LULUSHOOT

SUCH A FUN DAY WITH ALL THE,QUEEN STREET LULULEMON CREW, ESPECIALLY KIM AND CANDICE, BRUCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND MATT KENNY!

THE REAL, OFFICIAL PHOTOS TO FOLLOW, SO TILL HEAD OFFICE MAKES THE SELECTS, HERE ARE SOME FUN OUTTAKES, SILLINESS AND GENERAL JOY

CHECK OUT MATT KENNY AT GET SPUN ON SPADINA FOR A KICKASS CLASS

AND FOR WICKED VEGAN RECIPES AND INSPIRING WAYS TO EAT, CHECK OUT CANDICES EDGYVEG BLOG

ALSO, KIM MAKES WICKED FUN VIDEOS, HERES ONE OF ME!!!

ya, thats right, me and matt, makin out on the bike!!! 

bbbaaahahahahah

Stay tuned, lots and lots to come!!!

xo

http://edgyveg.blogspot.com/

http://vimeo.com/30870522

Oct 19, 2011

UPDATES!

AHHH, WHAT DID WE ALL DO BEFORE SOCIAL MEDIA??(a massive aside, THANK YOU to DAVIDGOOD, for all of your help, tweets, mentions, posts, love, ideas and support!)

XO

if you dont follow, maybe you could think about it. . . . .twitter! #SoMuchFun

MISFITSTUDIO 

MISFITRUNNING

(ya, thats right, a MISFIT RUNNING CLUB)

NOW FOR THE UPDATES!!

MISFITSTUDIO WILL BE  

CLOSED

FRIDAY OCT 21

SATURDAY 22

NO CLASSES OR PRIVATE SESSIONS

(and again, i THANK you all so much for understanding!!)

SUNDAY OCT 23 @1

BE SURE TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT NOW4YOUTH

AllTogetherNow YOGA FUNDRAISER @99SUDBURY

IT WILL BE AN AMAZING EVENT WITH A SEEEERIOUS LINE UP OF TEACHERS!

MARK NOVEMBER 2ND OFF, 

AND COME PLAY WITH MISFITSTUDIO AND LULULEMON FOR THE LULU AMBASSADOR CRAWL DAY!!! ALLLL DAY LONG THE DOORS WILL BE OPEN, CLASSES FREE!! CELEBRATE YOGA, PILATES, DANCE, RUNNING, IN THE NAME OF SWEAT AND LOVE AND HEALTH, NATION WIDE

ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND ALEX JOWETT THE OLDSCHOOL, NATURAL LIGHT MONSTER, MOST INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHER I KNOW WHO TOOK ALL KINDS OF AMAZING SHOTS FOR THE NEW WEBSITE, SOON TO BE REVEALED. . . . .TILL THEN, CHECK OUT HIS ART HERE

XO

Oct 16, 2011

Real Hero(s)

I would like to take a moment and thank ALL MY PEOPLE,MISFITS,FRIENDS,LOVERS,TEACHERS,  PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARCHITECTS,CONTRACTORS and FAMILY!for without you all i  am incapable of doing any of this, and the journey wouldn't be nearly as  fun!

YOU ARE ALL MY HEROS

(some silly out takes, and reno shots so far!)

Oct 12, 2011

building

so already its come to this. . . . .

im workin on a building!! 

SATURDAY, THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 

NO CLASSES

NO PRIVATES

NO NOTHIN 

(other than preparing for soaring dreams glorious gold and other otherworldly things)

thank you and thank you and thank you for your understanding 

xxoo

Oct 11, 2011

Changegonnacome

On the heels of thanksgiving weekend, where all kinds of love and expression of gratitude filled days and nites, i say this . . . .Change is gonna come
BIG CHANGE
THRILLING CHANGE
EXCITING CHANGE
and all i can do is be grateful, thankful
and ask for a little patience and understanding in these next few weeks
as im sure messes will be made. . . .
thank you in advance

ill keep you posted!
xo

Oct 7, 2011

THANKS(giving)

there is MUCH to be thankful for this year. . . . .

i am at the mercy of others words and voices to say what i want to say as my heart swells in my throat and i cannot speak. . . . .

Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted. Aldous Huxley

To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.
Pema Chödrön

so in that same breath. . . .

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; 

they are the charming gardeners 

who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Prous

and believe on some level that 

There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing 
is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein

when i started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around

Willie nelson

Every moment, every day i am thankful for my circle

my family, friends, lovers and teachers

MISFITSTUDIO WILL BE OPEN FOR THE LONG WEEKEND

ALL CLASSES, ALL PRIVATE SESSIONS, ALL YOU

Sep 29, 2011

help from my friends

this is MY theme song at the moment, i couldn't be doing what i do without the AMAZING and POWERFUL and LOVING friends that surround me!!!! What i learn, what i continue to learn, and what i share is this. . . . .

Love fully with all your heart, soul and material might. Speak love, teach love, be love for the sake of the next generation, make your body a book of love. Let lovers faint in the streets as you speak the language of love. let passersby swoon from our devotion to love

shana tova to all of you, or just know that a new year a new chapter, a new love has arrived

testimonials

Some shamless self promotion! I have taught around the city of toronto for ten years now! 10 years in some form or another, and it is just a pure pleasure and joy to continute to teach,classes, private clients, Corporate classes and mega events, its always an adventure, a ride and humbling hour or so where I learn more and more and more and am blessed to share time with so many amazing, inspiring people!
here are a few new testimonials from clients, student and teachers themselves!

"Amber brings a huge amount of energy and warmth to the classes she runs. She is one of those wonderful people that lights up a room when she enters. These wonderful traits she brings to class are part of the reason they are so popular, you couldn't leave her class not feeling happier. Her classes are amazing by themselves though, the movement style and creativity especially during Fusion classes keep things fresh and if you want, they can push you to your limits. In short she is one of the best and most motivating teachers I have ever had."
-Jason deCoursy

Amber offers a workout that builds strength, core stability, and flexibility. Don’t be fooled by her charmingly gentle demeanor – come ready to work hard! Each and every week, Amber will push you to the limits of your potential with humour, grace, and intelligence, while always respecting the individuality of your body.
Kristie Painting

For 3 years running I have been attending a yoga/pilates fusion class led by Amber. Every Monday evening she has me sweating, stretching, groaning and walking away feeling like I’ve just done something spectacular both mentally and physically. Amber’s enthusiasm for the practice and her passion to share that enthusiasm is just one of the things that makes her such a fantastic instructor. Her focus on the individual and one’s overall well-being makes her standout amongst her peers. The combination of Amber’s smooth style and gentle demeanor along with her ability to push you to places you didn’t think you could go, will keep you coming back for more!
-Theresa Smith

I have been doing yoga for years and Amber is by far the best yoga/pilates instructor I have ever had! I always come out of the class feeling like I got an amazing work out, but her focus on deep stretching and meditation also allow me to walk out of the class feeling amazingly zen and positive.
-Karen Wang

Amber encourages each student to maximize his/her individual potential in all areas of the mind, body and soul. She’s great!

-Chris Salvatore

Each week is a new adventure! Amber caters each class to our requests while still maintaining consistency and building on progress from week to week. She walks us through the poses, exercises and stretches with patience and encouragement. I have definitely noticed an improvement in my core strength and overall fitness. My best runs are on Tuesdays after our Monday class when I am stretched out and energized from our practice.

Thank you very much for all of your help in whipping our butts in to shape Amber!!

Cheers,Rob Beach
Amber’s sessions have had a major impact on my overall wellness. I am eternally grateful. I am a competitive skier and volleyball player who’s been troubled by debilitating back pain for years. Her core strengthening focus and smooth delivery style have allowed me to (safely) gain much needed stability and strength in my core. I have much less pain day to day in my back and my strength has improved a great deal. My ability to perform in ski racing and volleyball has been improving ever since I adopted her program and attend the classes regularly. She’s a remarkable guide to wellness and her ability to bring focus and inner peace during the course of a hectic day is second to none. I HIGHLY recommend her.

~Andy Durnford

I have done Yoga and Pilates classes before separately but have never imagine that they could be integrated. Well, Amber has made the integration so smoothly and seamlessly that her Yoga/Pilate routines “make sense”. Amber knows how to build us up from the start. During my first few weeks with Amber, I was sweating and shaking a lot doing less advanced poses as I am doing now. Now, I just perspire a bit and feel great after each class. Amber also tailors the class to how we feel that day to help us relieve our stress and pain. She explains to us most of the moves that she was asking/showing us to do, of course, with lots of laughs and giggles !!! Never a dull moment !
~Amy Tam

Amber's fusion of pilates and yoga have been a godsend. I've had scar tissue in my left aductor that's plagued me for 2 years. After 2 months of weekly classes, I have more mobility than I had before my injury. Every breath, movement, sequence, and class builds on the next. I've never felt stronger or more flexible. She raises your confidence and lifts your spirit. For that, I can't thank Amber enough.

Nick Lijoi

I am not a Yoga or Pilates person, but I knew that it was good for me. Previously we had an instructor and I dreaded the classes. Then we got Amber, I love it. I schedule my meetings around attending her classes. She makes it fun, even when we are in pain. My back is stronger and I am more flexible as result of attending her classes. I looked forward them every week.AMP – Burn! You get amped and then you burn! Get amped while you burn. AmberBURN??
~Sharleen Moodie

Movement Tip

a little blurb

MISFITSTUDIO is a unique studio hidden in the depths of parkdale. Blending elements of Pilates, Yoga and Dance, this studio focuses on the experience of movement
Group Classes and Private sessions are individualized and created based on students needs and desires, as most bodies need different and varying attention
With her many years of Dance and personal Yoga and Pilates practise, Amber nurtures her students, creating a warm environment in which comfort and lightness can be felt
laughter, joy and celebration are encouraged at MISFITSTUDIO

As winter sets in for the long haul, and the days seem shorter, the light disapperas earlier and motivation fades. . . . .dont fret
allow this time to relesh in all of your yoga teachings, breathe, stand tall and allow warmth to circulate thruough the body
and mostly, keep healthy
its during these dark nites cold, flu and illness can sneak up on you. . . . .so drink fluids, eat balanced meals and get pleanty of rest, and if you still need some assistance, check out this link for lots of healthy tips!!!

Brian Kest, Power Yoga

http://www.poweryoga.com/

BACK PAIN

With just a few moves, you can bring your legs, hips and spine into proper alignment, release tension and gain supportive strength. The following asanas provide traction for your spinal muscles, as you root through the hips and let a gentle pull or gravity make space between the spinal bones. Over repetition and time, you’ll start to enjoy a body that’s no longer stopping you, but rather serving you to live, move and play!!!

1- forward bend, slight bend at the knee and feet hip distance apart, deep fold at the hips and hang out! let gravity take over, breathe slow and deeeep, shift weight forward and fight the urge to crank yourself out, go slow and reset your spine as you stand

2- downward dog, If done properly, this tried-and true asana can be excellent for spinal traction and back health

3- childs pose, knees wide, big toes closer,if your head doesn’t touch the floor, place a block or fists under your forehead so you can relax completely

In all asanas, take time to connect to your breath, breathe slowly into your back body, consciously expanding the back and creating space on the inhale, and on the exhales, let ever more tension dissolve

WRIST Support
If you are practicing vigorously and adding lots of arm balances, chaturanga, side-plank, full plank, wild thing, you get the picture....if using a thick mat isn't available,
try doubling up on your mat!!

Hydration in the HEAT!
The summer is here, full on, so drink fluids all day long to ensure you are well hydrated. This is useful for your day, any outings, but especially during exercise!
Water is best, as we all k now, but try adding a squeeze of lemon, or grapefruit into your water, refreshing with a touch of zing!!!!