We’ve taken great care to be thoughtful about our studio in many little ways that ultimately impact the overall feel, vibe and energy of the space. Things like light and the use of our space itself, the plants and the artwork that is dotted around, the non-toxic products we use to clean and our efforts to do our part to be minimally wasteful.
The intention was an airy, bright, fresh and welcoming atmosphere. We wanted to ensure, when possible, that we have ample space to move and breathe while we’re in the midst of our Pilates sessions, which is why we’ve chosen to stagger our Reformers in the arrangement that we have.
Our huge windows offer lots of natural light, and we have that amazing view of the Shannon. A few clients have commented on how nice it is to be able to glance outside and see leaves on the trees rustling in the breeze, and I completely agree.
And speaking of trees, we’ve brought some of the outdoors in with (a seemingly ever-growing number!) of indoor plants. It’s just nice to have a little bit of nature here with us on the inside, and as we know plants are fantastic for improving air quality. Already in these early days, I have a few clients who like to tease me about the amount of plants the studio is acquiring – I might be slightly addicted to plants! The amount of time I spend watering and pruning now…
We’ve been thoughtful about how we go about keeping the space fresh and clean, too. We use essential oil (tea tree) and water to spray down the Reformers and mats after class – nothing toxic, no chemicals. And we use cloth towels (instead of paper) for the wiping down. Little changes can make a big difference, and we’re keen to continue to play our part to cut down on waste.
Same goes for our water cooler – no disposable plastic cups here. Feel free to top up your own water bottle from our dispenser, or there are reusable cups behind the counter that you can borrow if you’ve forgotten your own. I take them home them to wash them then after each day.
I’ll write a separate journal entry about what hangs on our walls in the studio, so check back for that here in a
couple weeks. But there you have it – a little insight into the thought behind our Glow Pilates studio.
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