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My summer began with a wonderful trip to Rome with my daughter Sahra. We had a fantastic time walking all over the city. Besides the best dinner of my life in Fuigi, there is nothing like a mother-daughter bonding holiday! After Rome I returned to Canada and Sahra went to Budapest to train several actors on the set of the up-coming miniseries “World without End”. It’s the sequel to “Pillars of the Earth”. What an adventure she has had, to be able to spend 6 weeks exploring one of the world’s most beautiful cities while gaining a whole new fan base for Classical Stretch with international actresses. After Budapest she went to London to work with actress/super model Lily Cole. Lily is presently working on the latest ‘Snow White” movie. This has definitely been a ‘pinch-me summer for both of us, especially Sahra. She returns to Montreal mid September when she will film a new series of ESSENTRICS DVD’s.
It is September now, with summer officially over we can catch our breath after a really busy two months of work. This summer we held the first complete 4-levels of workshops that accompany these manuals. We now have level four trained instructors. They are amazing! Each level builds on the fundamental principles of ESSENTRICS. |
Teachers from all across the USA and Canada joined us at our beautiful studio in Montreal for three day sessions on each level. It was a two week teacher-training marathon! I just loved seeing the new crop of teachers who had a great time learning together! On a personal note, it’s wonderful for me to see the company grow since the completion of the manuals in March of last year. I am so excited to be able to finally pass along my program. This is my gift and legacy to my fellow man.
We also held two summer retreats, one in Montreal and one in the Adirondack Mountains at a health spa! Our Montreal retreat was a really fun. They are always a success because of the people who attend. Retreats are a time to make new friends and have fascinating conversations while exploring Montreal’s gourmet and health restaurants. I try to make the two hour of classes not too exhausting, but more educational. I want everyone to leave with lots of tips on how to get more out of their workouts. It’s amazing how dramatically people’s bodies can change in only 4 days of intense classes!
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Our second summer retreat took place at Spa Eastman, just North of Montreal, nestled in the mountains. The beautiful scenery and benign spa setting was a huge hit with all participants. The kitchen caters to the individual, making it a dream for vegans and vegetarians as well as people who want fish or meat in their menu. This spa is a perfect place for people to get away and regenerate their batteries. We did two hours of classical stretch classes every day. In addition to the classes the spa offers walks in the mountains with trained kineseologist’s, hair treatments, and a wide variety of massages. Most returning participants claimed that this was the most relaxing retreat ever! I look forward to another retreat at Spa Eastman in January focusing on weight loss. The January weight-loss retreat will be under the supervision of a doctor and nurse, featuring individualized meals prepared in their kitchens lectures and 2 ½ hours of gentle classical stretch. This retreat will help people lose weight during the 7 days as well kick-start a new page in their life.
Miranda Esmonde-White
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We have launched our new blog - Esmonde-White House Blog
The Esmonde-White House Blog is a place where Sahra and I can share not only their fitness tips from Classical Stretch and Essentrics, but also their favorite things related to healthy living. We believe that we are all responsible for our own health, and that we should be more pro-active in taking preventative measures and seeking new ways to heal ourselves.
Go to the Esmonde-White House Blog
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Spa Eastman Weight Loss Retreat – January 7th to 14th 2012
Just in time for your new year’s resolution, we are offering a one week weight loss retreat under the supervision of a doctor and nurse at Spa Eastman.
Participants will receive medical advice and personalized meals from the gourmet kitchens at the Spa. In addition we will be offering 2 ½ hrs of Classical Stretch classes each day and encouraged to join a kineseologist for early morning walks in the mountains. This should be an inspiring and rewarding experience, Probably life changing as well.
For more information please contact us at retreats@classicalstretch.com
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| Success Stories |
Thank you so much for your emailed testimonials! Here are two testimonials I thought I would share with you.
“I have faithfully participated in classical stretch for two months (5 days/wk) and have noticed many improvements. After having foot surgery two years ago, my posture and balance was off due to wearing boot and using crushes for six months. This cause a slight limp in my walk, misalignment of my foot and consistent pain.
RESULTS:
- stronger & toned muscles
- improved posture
- inches loss
- body curves more defined
- less pain in knees, hip, back and foot
- foot alignment is better
- more energy
FUNCTIONAL TESTIMONY: Walking down the grocery store aisle, my legs suddenly went in opposite directions as I held tightly to the cart. If was as thought I had done a mini split. It happened so fast I didn't know what had just taken place. As I looked back to see what I slipped on, I saw it was a yogurt spill on the floor. Immediately, I thought about how a fall was prevented due to working out with CLASSICAL STRETCH.
I'm committed for life.....thank you Miranda ♥”
“Hello, I am 66 years old, and always travel with my mat (Pilates, yoga).
On a trip to San Francisco this weekend, I turned on the tv early in the
day, and discovered Classical Stretch! This is the way I love to move and stretch, and at last someone has put it all together and made programs and dvds??? I am so excited! I did the program and enjoyed the good feeling! Now, I have found your web site and can order dvds and SHARE this method with my fitness friends of all ages. But believe me, for an aging but fit body, this method is the best I have found, and I started working out with "Yoga for Health" on tv in 1962 with Richard Hittleman!
Alice”
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Miranda's mini workshop " Posture " |
Someone just walked into my office claiming that we had changed her life. The woman who just came into my office on her way to class told me that for 40 years, her husband has been telling her to walk straighter but she could never manage to do so. If you walk down the street, poor posture seems like an epidemic!
The subject that I find myself repeating in the video-workshops, teacher trainings, retreats, and classes is posture. Poor posture is vital to health and well-being and I am finding that almost all new clients have postural problems. The problem is that peoples’ spines are locked by ridged, tight and weak spinal muscles. Many people cannot raise straight arms above their heads, rotate on their spine or even straighten back. As they age these muscular weaknesses get worse and lead to serious health problems.
When a person has good posture they look more attractive and appear to be confidant, but the focus of Classical Stretch is not just to help people look great. We want people be actually feel great and have outstanding health!
Poor posture leads to serious health repercussions beginning with a restricted intake of oxygen and restricted expulsion of carbon-dioxide. We need oxygen to keep our cells alive and we need to get rid of poisonous carbon dioxide which kills our cells. Poor posture makes you hunch over, collapsing your rib cage and restricting the expansion of your lungs leading to less energy and a buildup of poisons in your cells. Both standing and seated posture affects your body’s ability to fight and prevent illness.
When you are doing Classical Stretch, don’t worry about trying to stand up straight. Just do a daily workout and cell by cell your muscles will unlock all your 33 vertebrae and one day you will notice that your posture has improved.
In the following video I explain what good posture entails: |
We appogize for the mic problem , we are trying to fix it! |
Training and Certification program |
As the program continues to grow we are excited to offer all four level workshops in Toronto throughout the coming year. Now is the time to get a head start on you certification!
Toronto, Canada
- Level 1 – November 18-20 201
- Level 2 – December 9-11 2011
- Level 3 - February 17-19 2012
- Level 4 – March 16-18 2012
Workshops will be held at the Adelaide Club in the heart of Downtown Toronto
Click here to download the registration form
If you have any questions about becoming a teacher feel free to write to training@classicalstretch.com
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