Discover what foods contain soy, learn about soy's general effect on overall health, and find out if soy foods are for you!
Cost: $20
This class has been canceled. Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration
Thursday June 17th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn about the benefits of a plant based diet, receive creative recipes to help spice up your diet, and try some meat alternatives to ensure adequate protein intake for meatless meals.
Cost: $30
This class has been canceled. Summer Pilates Sculpt with Jen Morin
Tuesdays 6/8/2010 - 7/27/2010 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Pilates Equipment class to keep you on track as the warm weather hits! This series will build upon one another each week to give your core, arms, ... click here for more info.
Cost: $140 (8 classes for the price of 7!)
Summer Shape-Up with Dawn Casella
Saturdays 6/5/2010 - 6/26/2010 8:00 am - 9:00 am
This invigorating workout will keep you moving from start to end. We'll start with essential exercises on the reformer and mat and follow ... click here for more info.
Cost: $75 - CANCELLED
**Due to the nature of this series & its reduced pricing structure, missed classes will not be refunded.
**There is a class maximum of 6 participants, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!
Summer Sculpt Series with Clare Connelly
Tuesdays & Fridays 5/18/2010 - 6/11/2010 10 am - 11 am
A four week intensive Pilates Mat series that will incorporate body sculpting using traditional Pilates exercises along with a cardio component. While emphasis will be on the core muscles; we will work legs, glutes, & arms as well to get you in shape ... click here for more info.
Cost: $70 (8 classes for the price of 7)
**Due to the nature of this series & its reduced pricing structure, missed classes will not be refunded.
**There is a class minimum of 5 participants, so be sure to register early to avoid class cancellation or postponement.
Yoga Cardio Sculpt with Kate Hoffman
Wednesdays 6/2/2010 - 6/30/2010 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Maximize your fitness level, tone the entire body, and create a spacious peace of mind all in one class. Prior yoga or fitness activity experience is not necessary, as Kate will guide you step-by-step through this six-week workout ... click here for more info.
Cost: $45
Cancelled
Get Moving Walk with Total Fitness Saturday, May 15th 2010
The 12th Annual Get Moving Walk is a community fund raising event to raise money for the St. Anne's Regional Cancer Care Program. Last year Total Fitness was the top fund raising team...this year we are hoping to be even bigger and better! All money raised from this 3.5 mile walk goes directly to support St. Anne's Oncology Program! If you'd like to join our Total Fitness team contact Karyl at karyl.benoit@caritaschristi.org.
Gluten Free: What's the Deal?
Thursday May 13th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn about what gluten free really means, discover if going gluten free is right for you, and sample some gluten free foods and products.
Cost: $20
Grocery Store Tour
Wednesday April 14th 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Follow one of our Registered Dietitians through the Bristol Stop & Shop to learn how to avoid common marketing traps , have an opportunity to ask questions and get advice on how to add variety to your diet.
This workshop has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Call our center for other programming options for nutritional education.
March Special: Double rewards for your referral!
During the month of March only, for each referral you bring to EVOLUTION we will give you a $10 gift card to use toward any of the services we offer here. Bring a friend to a mat class, or tell a friend about our fantastic dietitians. We have so much to offer here at EVOLUTION, we'd like you to spread the word...and we'll pay you for it!!
Here at EVOLUTION we offer new clients the following to try us out!
- A free Pilates Mat or Yoga class - A free Nutrition Consultation - A free 30 minute - Pilates or Yoga Demo.
Yoga Cardio Sculpt with Kate Hoffman
Mondays 7:00 pm Series runs 2/15 - 3/22
Cost: $55*
Maximize your fitness level, tone the entire body, and create a spacious peace of mind all in one class. Prior yoga or fitness activity experience is not necessary... For more information click here.
Pilates Circuit - Sculpt Series with Jen Morin
Tuesdays 6:30 pm Series runs 2/16-3/30
Cost: $126 (7 classes for the price of 6!)
This series will use the reformer, Cadillac, chair & ladder barrel to define and sculpt. This is a total body workout that is sure to challenge and invigorate any level of Pilates enthusiast!!
Take it to Heart: Learn how modify your diet and exercise to improve your blood pressure & cholesterol
Presented by Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP
Thursday February 25th 6:00 - 7:00 PM
This lecture will include nutrition and exercise information to help you improve your risk for heart disease & give you the tools you'll need to be pro-active against risk factors. To learn more & to register click here.
Cost: $10
February Special: 2 for 1 Pilates!
Bring your Valentine or your friend along with you for a Pilates duo and receive two for the price of one! That's right, the cost will be a total of $55.00 for you both to have a private session together...a savings of $15!
Offer ends: 2/28/2010
Call us at 396-9331 or go to our online store*, to purchase your 2-for-1 Pilates duo.
*In the online store use the promotion code: 2for1 to get your discounted duo rate!
Prenatal Yoga Series with Kate Hoffman
Saturday December 6 - January 16th (No class on December 26th) 1:30 - 2:45 pm
This is a 6 week Yoga series which will be an ideal preparation for labor and birth. This class will help strengthen the body in preparation for birth & help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy. For more information click here.
Cost: $75
Pilates Ski Series with Jen Morin
Tuesdays 1/5 - 2/9 6 weeks 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Get your body in great shape for hitting the slopes! Pilates is a great way to get strong, stay injury free, and enjoy winter fun in the mountains. This series will utilize all Pilates apparatus in a combination of Reformer classes & Group Circuit workouts specifically designed to benefit skiers. For more information click here.
Cost: $105 (6 classes for the price of 5)
Express and De-stress with Wabi Sabi Way
Saturday January 23rd 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Come relieve stress and have fun while exploring the mind body spirit connection using meditation, expressive movement and creative arts processes. Click here to learn more...
Cost: $45
This workshop has been cancelled.
Metta: Loving kindness meditation with Wabi Sabi Way
Thursday December 17th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come join Wabi Sabi Way for a workshop to awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques. For more information click here.
Cost: $20
Healthy Holiday Appetizers and Desserts with Kali Garges RD
Thursday December 10th 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come sample healthy holiday appetizers and desserts. Learn easy substitutions to make your favorite recipes healthier and get tips to help avoid holiday weight gain. Take home new recipes that will be a hit his holiday season! For more information click here.
Cost: $20
Kripalu Yogadance (Shake your Soul) with Wabi Sabi Way
Thursday December 3rd 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality and connection to others through a dynamic repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing movements and world music. This workshop will have you moving, so be ready to exercise and have fun! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. To learn more click here.
Cost: $20
EVOLUTION's Top 10 Weight Loss Tips with Emily Gedney RD
Thursday November 12th 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Join this interactive class taught by registered dietitian Emily Gedney. You will learn Emily’s hand-picked top 10 weight loss tips for long term success. For more information click here.
Cost: $15
Meditation in Motion: relax through the holidays! Presented by Wabi Sabi Way
Thursday November 19th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come join Wabi Sabi Way for a workshop to awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques. To learn more click here.
Cost: $20
Shake Your Soul with Wabi Sabi Way
Thursday November 5th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality and connection to others through a dynamic repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing movements and world music. For more on this workshop click here.
Cost: $20
The Pink Lecture: Nutrition and Fitness tips every woman needs to know!
Thursday October 29, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: $5
You’ll Learn:
How nutrition plays a role in Breast Cancer Prevention.
Fitness: What it takes to stay healthy!
Posture: What every woman needs to know about improving, strengthening, and maintaining your posture.
Pilates Body Blitz with Erin Ward
Saturday's at 8:30 am Series Runs 10/24 - 11/ 23
This six week workshop will take you through all the different aspect of Pilates. You could do Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair or Mat Work with props...or any combination of these! This workshop will show you how incredibly diverse the method of Pilates can be. It promises to be a workshop like no other!
Cost: $105
Pilates for Pink at EVOLUTION
Come attend a "Pink" Pilates Mat class & help us raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Pink Classes: 10/20 Tuesday 6:30 pm Pilates Mat Plus 10/22 Thursday 10 am Pilates Mat Sculpt 10/24 Saturday 10 am Pilates Mat Flow
All participants who donate $10 or more will be entered to win Private Pilates sessions, Pilates Mat classes, or Group Reformer classes.
Come help us work towards a cure & strengthen your core in the process!
No registration necessary!
AIS One Day Intensive - Elbows to Finger Tips with Marjorie Brook, LMT
Pre-Requisite: 2-Day Lower Body Seminar
Sunday 10/4/2009 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
These one day classes start off with a review of the anatomy followed by a Q & A session. Learn more
This event has been CANCELLED. Please visit www.brookseminars.com for other workshops with Marjorie Brook.
Discovery with Wabi Sabi Way
Come join Rachel and Kim of Wabi Sabi Way for this one day workshop, in exploring ways to unmask your true self beyond the roles you play throughout your life. For more information on this one day workshop click here.
Sunday October 25th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Presented by Wabi Sabi Way
Cost: $125 per person (lunch included)
This workshop has been cancelled - please check out our Wabi Sabi workshops coming up in November!
EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an Registered Dietitian and all course materials.
You’ll Learn: o Effective ways to lose weight without being hungry. o How to create permanent lifestyle changes that will get your metabolism running. o About paring certain foods to avoid cravings. o About new foods and new recipes to make healthy food taste great. o How to eat for the rest of your life!
Early Bird Rate: $199 Early bird cut-off September 1st! Regular Rate: $225
Cardio Challenge Reformer Series with Erin Ward Saturdays August 29 - October 10 8:30 am - 9:20 am
Cost: $105
Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer work can be a cardio challenge using the Jump Boards. A great way to get that heart rate going while working on your core muscles!
Back to School Pilates Mat Sculpt Series with Clare Tuesdays & Fridays September 15 - October 23 10 am - 11 am
The kids are back in school...now it's time for you to get back into a workout routine. Come join us for this six-week Pilates Mat series that will use Pilates props (bands, light weights, Magic Circle, Gliders & Pilates balls)... For more on this series click here.
Shake Your Soul Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality and connection to others through a dynamic repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing movements and world music. For more on this workshop click here.
Tuesday September 15th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Wabi Sabi Way
Cost: $20 per person
This event has been CANCELLED.
Evolution Monthly Seminar
How to Look Younger, Feel Younger & Have More Energy Presented by: The Center for Preventative Medicine, Providence RI
Come learn natural lifestyle alternatives that will positively impact your life.
You will learn about: o The origin of classical Chinese medicine, the different modalities and its benefits over (and in conjunction with) Western medicine. o How stress, the environment, food and lifestyles are aging us both inside and out. o How to preserve beauty and health, naturally.
Cost: $5*
* This fee will be donated to the Women's Resource Center of Newport & Bristol Counties.
This event has been CANCELLED.
Summer Chill: The Wabi Sabi Way Awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques. Learn More
Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer work can be a cardio challenge using the Jump Boards. A great way to get that heart rate going while working on your core muscles!
Shake Your Soul Come access your own power, joy, freedom, vitality and connection to others through a dynamic repertoire of energizing, healing, and stress-reducing movements and world music. For more on this workshop click here.
Tuesday July 21st 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Presented by Wabi Sabi Way
EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an RD and all course materials.
You’ll Learn: o Effective ways to lose weight without being hungry. o How to create permanent lifestyle changes that will get your metabolism running. o About paring certain foods to avoid cravings. o About new foods and new recipes to make healthy food taste great. o How to eat for the rest of your life!
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please see below for our next Nutrition Boot Camp scheduled in September.
EVOLUTION Monthly Seminar
Girl Meets Grill: Pull up a seat and get ready to eat! Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the endless possibilities of cooking on the grill.
Thursday June 11th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cost: $20
Presented by Emily Gedney RD
You’ll Learn:
• About healthy grilling techniques. • Receive a packet of healthy recipes and enjoy samples. • Learn some basic techniques for creating a marinade and a rub. • Discover a variety of ways to make healthy burgers, veggies and seafood while cooking on the grill.
2-Day Upper Body Seminar with Marjorie Brook (16 CEU’s) Dates: Sat. & Sun June 13-14, 2009 Times: 8:30 am - 6:00 PM
Cost: Early Bird Rate - $245 (cut off date 5/30/09) Regular Rate - $345
This course centers on the physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, the increasing of lymphatic and venous circulation to the tissue.....Learn More
Jump Board Cardio Challenge w/ Erin Saturday, June 20th at 8:30AM
Come join Erin and see just how Pilates Reformer work can be a Cardio Challenge using the using Jump Boards. This is a great way to get that heart rate going while working on your core muscles!
EVOLUTION's Grand Re-Opening Thursday 5/14 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We have undergone some changes an we want to re-introduce you to all of the great programs, services, and events going on! If you are new or a long-time client of ours come for this night of:
Open house - come in to view our new studio set-up and new Personal Training area.
Come enjoy heart healthy snacks prepared by our chef trained Registered Dietitian.
One Night Only Specials - on class, private, and starter packages for Pilates, Personal Training, and Yoga! Get up to $50 off!
FREE Mini-Seminars - Come for one of our free sessions on the following:
Come meet the Evolution staff and have all your questions answered by our team of Registered Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Pilates and Yoga instructors.
To reserve your spot in the Mini-Seminars that require pre-registration: o Call 396-9331 o Online o Email info@evolutionri.com
Prenatal Yoga Series with Karen Booth 8 Week Series Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/1/2009 - 5/20/2009 Cost: $80
Yoga is an ideal preparation for labor and birth. This class will help strengthen the body in preparation for birth & help alleviate many of the discomforts of pregnancy. It is a safe and effective form of exercise that allows you to connect to the wonderful experience of pregnancy. You may start at any time during your pregnancy. Postures are modified for all three trimesters of pregnancy.
American Heart Association Heart Walk at Colt State Park
Saturday May 2nd 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Evolution as we walk to get people to increase their physical activity and raise funds to support cardiovascular disease and stroke research. Evolution will be running the pre-walk warm up & a Pilates Mat class on the lawn! Come join us for the fun!
Email Jen Morin at jen@evolutionri.com if you are interested joining our team or log onto the American Heart Association's web site to register and start increasing your physical activity today!
Give mom the gift of fitness this Mother's Day! 10% off al Personal Training, Pilates and Yoga packages. Use Promotion code: MOM09 in the retail screen to take advantage of this offer.
Offer expires 5/10/09
EVOLUTION Monthly Education Seminar:
Spring Awakening Awaken your mind and body to the relaxing and energizing effects of various meditation and breathing techniques.
Thursday 5/21/2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Presented by: Wabi Sabi Way Cost: $15 per person
Getting Started in the Garden One hour learning about local gardening, and how to keep yourself in shape for the garden.
Tuesday 4/28/2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM With Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP Cost: $10 per person
You'll Learn: o Tips on how to start a garden. o What grows best in our area. o Local Farmer's Markets and why it's important to buy locally. o The moving meditation of gardening. o How to protect your body by working to counteract any imbalances and stretch to avoid injury .
Reserve your spot today o Sign up at the EVOLUTION o Call 396-9331 o Online o Email info@evolutionri.com
Nutrition Boot Camp Express at EVOLUTION Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM 4/2/2009 - 4/30/2009 Instructors: Emily Gedney & Kali Garges
EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an RD and all course materials.
(Encore Presentation) Take it to Heart: Learn how modify your diet and exercise to improve your blood pressure & cholesterol Presented by Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP
Date: Tues March 3rd, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at EVOLUTION Cost: $5
You'll Learn: o How much exercise is needed to positively affect your Blood pressure and cholesterol levels. o What it takes to improve your heart function. o Improve your cholesterol numbers by implementing some simple changes in your eating habits. o What specific foods to eat to keep your heart healthy o The different types of fats; which ones will boost your health and which ones are harmful.
Reserve your spot today o Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks o Call 396-9331 o Online o Email info@evolutionri.com
Nutrition Boot Camp Express at Liberty Travel (Barrington) Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM 3/3/2009 - 3/31/2009 Instructors: Kali Garges RD
EVOLUTION has created a program that teaches you the science behind your diet including why the food you eat may be doing you more harm than good and how to eat for the rest of your life. You'll get five group nutrition classes, two individual sessions with an RD and all course materials.
Taste Test - Discover and sample new healthy foods to add some variety to your current meals and snacks.
Tuesday 3/24/2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM With Emily Gedney RD & Kali Garges RD
Cost: $15 per person
You'll Learn: o About different foods that you may have been eager to try in the past but were afraid that you might not like them. o Some mindful eating techniques to help you slow down and appreciate the food that you’re eating. o The new science behind retraining your taste buds. o That your way of eating doesn't have to be boring, it can contain a lot of variety!
Reserve your spot today o Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks o Call 396-9331 o Online o Email info@evolutionri.com
Take it to Heart: Learn how modifiy your diet and exercise to improve your blood pressure & cholesterol Presented by Emily Gedney RD & Jen Morin MS, RCEP Date: Tues Feb 17th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at EVOLUTION Cost: $5
You'll Learn: o How much exercise is needed to positively affect your Blood pressure and cholesterol levels. o What it takes to improve your heart function. o Improve your cholesterol numbers by implementing some simple changes in your eating habits. o What specific foods to eat to keep your heart healthy o The different types of fats; which ones will boost your health and which ones are harmful.
Reserve your spot today o Sign up at the EVOLUTION or Bristol Total Fitness front desks o Call 396-9331 o Online o Email info@evolutionri.com
Certifications - YogaFit Level 1 February 21-22 (Sat,Sun), 2009 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuition: $369 ***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION*** $339 ON OR BEFORE January 21, 2009 This informative two-day workshop gives instructors the tools to create dynamic, user-friendly, fitness-oriented yoga classes. Learn More
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