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Cadillac Flashcards Update – August 24, 2022

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PILATES CADILLAC FLASHCARDS UPDATE

Hey OPC fam, Brad here with another update on the printing and shipping of our long-awaited Cadillac flashcards.

I’m excited to show you a sneak peek into the cards being printed! We’ve got some videos below that you can see them going through the printing machines.

I’m not as excited to share that we’re still about two weeks away from shipping, which is two weeks longer than we originally anticipated.

Why is it taking so long?

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Partially cut Cadillac cards (notice the corners aren’t rounded yet)

There are two factors, both of which have to do with creating the boxes. The cards themselves have already begun printing.

Cadillac cards being printed.

The first has to do with supply chain issues for the chip board used in making the boxes, although I’m happy to share that our printing partner now has all the materials needed to make those boxes.

We’re now in line to have these boxes made, which brings us to the second factor.

Cadillac cards being printed.

Our printer has a few crazy machines that handle the printing of the cards (which you’re seeing in these videos,) but they were reliant on another company to create the boxes.

In an effort to have more control of the entire process, our printing partner has purchased their own gazillion-dollar machine to give them the option to create the boxes themselves! This required them to move their entire operation twenty minutes down the road, and to assemble this new machine in their new location.

These two steps have taken a bit longer than anticipated.

Cadillac cards being collated.

The good news is that they started their first test run of creating their first box with this new machine yesterday, and now we’re (finally) in line to have the Cadillac boxes created.

However, as I said earlier, it’s going to take them approximately a week to print, fold, glue, and dry the boxes. After that they’ll need to put the cards inside and then shrinkwrap everything together before they can begin fulfilling your order.

A GIFT FROM US TO YOU

Lesley and I, along with the entire OPC team, are SUPER GRATEFUL for your continued support and anticipation around these cards, but we’re also just as frustrated as you that it’s taking longer to ship than expected. So… we’ve got something for you!

We’d like to gift all of those who pre-ordered a Cadillac flashcard deck a free Legacy replay class from Lesley (valued at $40.)

You’ll be able to pick one of the following.

A CADILLAC WORKOUT (can still work for Tower too)

CADILLAC/TOWER WORKOUT

A SHORT/LONG BOX WORKOUT

A SPINE CORRECTOR WORKOUT

A WUNDA-FUL PILATINI® WORKOUT

ANOTHER WUNDA-FUL PILATINI® WORKOUT

A REFORMER WORKOUT

To get your coupon code, please chat to us or text us* at +1 (310) 905-5534 with the email address you used to order your Cadillac flashcards along with your choice of class from the list above, and we’ll send you back your coupon code!

Please note, this offer will be available for two weeks, until September 7, 2022 – so please let us know right away.

If you’re not sure which legacy classes you may already have, here’s how to check your account.

We’ll be reaching out to you again as soon as we have more info. Fingers crossed we can ship earlier than this!

brad

*Please note, message and data rates may apply from your carrier when texting us*

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    1. Hello Maha, we are going to release a “barrels” flashcard deck next year. We have one workout on the Spine Corrector which you can find on our site. When you purchase it you will have access to it for life. xx~LL

  1. Thanks Brad, cool deal!
    I am happy to say that I have them all because well, you know I’m a huge fan.
    Super excited to receive the Cadillac flashcards!
    Lori

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ONE FOOT, TWO FOOT

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We need to pay more attention to our feet... I know one more thing to add to the list. But! When we pay attention to our feet we get more access to our seat! So lets wake up our feet together and explore what new connections we get!

Props Needed: wash cloth and theraband or old leggings for warm up

See you in class,
-xxLL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, pole and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, pole and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


LET IT GO, LET YOURSELF FLOW

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We will be working through a flow without a lot of thought and correction. This is a way to evaluate where you are and what you can work on this year! Grab a notebook and if something is not feeling right, let's write it down and see if any of the upcoming classes will help us with that thing or thing(s).

No props needed.

Mindi

WANNA BUTT LIFT?

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

This theme will be a focus on what’s needed for inversion exercises. For inversion exercises, your upper back is what you “stand on” so you need your chest and shoulders open with a strong arm/back connection there. Let’s not over-neck it! Then, you need a strong center and thass to work together to get your hips up. It’s not the hips that are over your neck. It’s the hips up so the legs go overhead.

This means even if inversion exercises are not part of your regular practice, that’s ok. Because guess what? It’s more accessible to find connections when you’re right side up, and then the challenge is to maintain those connections when you’re upside down. So, as long as you’re practicing all the connections when you’re right side up, you’re continuing to build yourself up to have enough strength to someday go upside down. And even if you never go upside down, then you’re building yourself up to hold yourself upright, and that’s what you need to live your best life!

See you in class,
Christine

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Magic Circle

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Magic Circle

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


ONE FOOT, TWO FOOT

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We need to pay more attention to our feet... I know one more thing to add to the list. But! When we pay attention to our feet we get more access to our seat! So lets wake up our feet together and explore what new connections we get!

Props needed:
wash cloth and theraband or old leggings for warm up

See you in class,
xx~LL

LET IT GO, LET YOURSELF FLOW

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

We will be working through a flow without a lot of thought and correction. This is a way to evaluate where you are and what you can work on this year! Grab a notebook and if something is not feeling right, let's write it down and see if any of the upcoming classes will help us with that thing or thing(s).

No props needed.

See you in class,
Mindi

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


LOW BACK CARE

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I'm really looking forward to workout with you this week because the topic was a request from some members!

Low Back discomfort is incredibly individual, but from my experience it often links to imbalances in the body. In this session we will let the Thass® work, we will mobilize and strenghten the upper back and stabilize the pelvis instead of overusing the low back. Let's move mindfully and find a balanced, comfortable place in our bodies
together.

Props Needed:
Mat: Foam Roller or Small Barrel, Booty Band or Theraband, Magic Circle (each just for one exercise in the beginning)
Reformer: Box, Non-slippery Pad, Pole, Magic Circle (2 exercises, can be done without), Yoga Block or Moon Box or firm pillow (just for 1 exercise, can be done without)

See you in class,
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Online Mat, Reformer, Tower/Cadillac & Wunda Chair Pilates Class Descriptions:

In this month's class, we're focusing on changing our perspective when it comes to the exercises we love to hate on. We'll tackle these exercises by strategically combining them with other exercises. By pairing them we hope you’ll discover new ways to connect with the intention behind the movements. Who knows, you might even learn to love them!

Props needed:
Mat: Magic Circle
Reformer: Magic Circle and small ball
Tower/Cadillac: no props
Wunda Chair: no rops

See ya in class,
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ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, TOWER/CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

"We go together like Ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dingity-da-dinga-dong".

We all know our Hundred helps all the other exercises. But did you know that on the mat the Spine Stretch Forward exercise also goes together with Open Leg Rocker? Or that Teaser on the Cadillac/Tower helps all the other Teasers on the mat, reformer, and Wunda Chair? And strengthening goes with stretching actions!

This month - let's review some exercises that may already be in your practice that you may not know how it can help your challenging exercises, or maybe even advanced exercises. Never overestimate the fundamental or foundational exercises because it’s all connected.

Hopefully, by the time the month ends, you'll see exercises on various apparatuses that will definitely help your mat practice, as well as other exercises on other apparatuses. With all equipment membership, definitely check out all the monthly classes, and see what progresses or improves over the course of the month. And celebrate your wins! And if anything feels stagnant, let us know in the community app, so we can help and support!

Most importantly, have fun as “we go together” all month long! Bonus points if you sing along with us!

Props needed:
Mat: Dowel
Reformer: none
Tower: none
Chair: Theraband

See ya in class,
xx-LL

SUCH A TEASE

ONLINE MAT & REFORMER PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

On the Mat we will use light weights for one round of Teaser as they can be helpful for those still adding into their practice.
No props on the Reformer.

See you in class,

xx~LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

ROLL WITH ME

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Its time to focus on the rolling exercises and have fun doing it! If you struggle with rolling there's some gems in here for you. On the Reformer while we won't roll you'll gain insight on how your Reformer supports your rolling mat.

See ya in class,
xx-LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: A dowel is helpful on the mat 

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REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer.

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WANNA BUTT LIFT?

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

This theme will be a focus on what’s needed for inversion exercises. For inversion exercises, your upper back is what you “stand on” so you need your chest and shoulders open with a strong arm/back connection there. Let’s not over-neck it! Then, you need a strong center and thass to work together to get your hips up. It’s not the hips that are over your neck. It’s the hips up so the legs go overhead.

This means even if inversion exercises are not part of your regular practice, that’s ok. Because guess what? It’s more accessible to find connections when you’re right side up, and then the challenge is to maintain those connections when you’re upside down. So, as long as you’re practicing all the connections when you’re right side up, you’re continuing to build yourself up to have enough strength to someday go upside down. And even if you never go upside down, then you’re building yourself up to hold yourself upright, and that’s what you need to live your best life!

Props Needed : Magic circle

See you in class,
Christine

UP, UP, & AWAY

ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

We are all going to feel like Super Humans after this month!!

Whenever I’m in a hard exercise (for me) where I’m holding myself up with my arms and reaching my legs away I picture myself with super human strength!!! I can do ANYTHING! It makes me smile and helps me stay STRONG.

This month our exercise is Up Stretch and when you think about it - reaching your legs away and staying strong over the carriage may feel a lot like flying!

We’ll be focusing on stabilizing our strong cores while staying equally balanced in our arms and legs. We are giving you some amazing building blocks by merging strength and stretch in all directions. You are going to get a little bit of everything that you can use to connect to your Up Stretch (and even your Roll Up and Knee Stretches Off).

Chair: Please have a foam roller and a balance pad available. We are going to challenge your balance safely.

xx-LL