Snake is an advanced pilates exercise that strengthens the arms, abdominal, back, and legs, while at the same time stretches and elongates the torso.
Mat classes are beneficial for beginner and advanced pilates students. Extension of the back is a good stretch to lengthen out the abdominals and open the pelvis, while gently strengthening the back muscles.
Contact Joie de Vivre Pilates Studio
2901 Wyandot St, Suite 20
Denver, CO 80211
720-854-0610
joiedevivrepilates@yahoo.com
Instructors
Owner/Instructor: Ansley Watson
Ansley starting taking pilates in 1998 after being injured in a car accident. She wanted to share her successful rehabilitation experience with others, so after many years of student work, she became a certified pilates instructor. Ansley continues her education through advanced bodywork courses and pilates seminars. Ansley opened Joie de Vivre Pilates Studio in May 2006, hoping to give back to others what she has gained from her life-changing experience with pilates. The name of the studio, Joie de Vivre or “Joy in Life”, carries with it the intention of giving every client a strong physical body, while energizing the mind and spirit.
Whitney Olmsted, N.E.
Whitney Olmsted is a Nutritional Educator, Pilates Trainer, and Fitness Consultant at Joie de Vivre. Whitney is extremely passionate about health and wellness, and seeks to share that passion and zeal with her clients. After years sitting behind a desk, and feeling unhealthy and discontent, Whitney decided to make a career shift and follow her passion of fitness and nutrition, leading her to become certified in Pilates, Holistic Nutrition - with an emphasis in both weight loss and sports nutrition, and Spinning. Whitney attended The Taft School, received her BA in Physics and Mathematics from St. John’s College, NM, a graduate certificate in Strategic Management from Cornell, and her N.E. in Holistic Nutrition from Bauman College. She is trained in Pilates through The Physical Mind Institute out of NYC, and is a member of PMA. Whitney is currently working on becoming a certified personal trainer through NASM.
Throughout her childhood Whitney was involved in many competitive sports including tennis, swimming, squash, soccer, and skiing. Whitney is a certified Spinning instructor, through Mad Dog Athletics, who loves to cycle. She is an alumnus of NOLS, and an avid outdoors girl who brings her love of fitness into her workouts. She thinks exercise is critical to improve your posture, your mood, and make you longer, leaner, and stronger. Whitney teaches mat classes, equipment based classes, boot camps, and bar classes.
Krista Overly
The name of the studio, Joie de Vivre or “Joy in Life”, carries with it the intention of giving every client a strong physical body, while energizing the mind and spirit. Krista began her career as a yoga instructor. She was introduced to Pilates around 2000 from a video for classical Pilates mat. While she enjoyed the exercise, she did not notice any results. Then in 2004, while visiting family in Alaska, she experienced Pilates in a real studio. Since that summer in Alaska, she has been practicing Pilates both on equipment and on the mat and loving it! As an instructor Krista really enjoys helping people deepen their mind/body connection and fitness level through the Pilates method. She feels that by connecting the mind, body, and breath, people often find a new experience in the movements. She particularly loves working with people getting back into shape, yoga practitioners, and others who enjoy moving their bodies.
Directions to Joie De Vivre Pilates Studio:
Joie de Vivre is located between the Highland and LoHi neighborhoods in Denver, CO.
Directions from I-25 and Speer (driving north): Drive north on Speer Blvd to the first light, Zuni Street. Turn right on Zuni Street. Drive one block to the next light, 29th Avenue and turn right. Go one block East to Wyandot. Joie de Vivre Pilates Studio is located on the corner of 29th and Wyandot in a garden level studio.
Directions from I-70 and Federal Blvd (driving south): Drive South on Federal Blvd to 29th Ave, turn left. Continue five blocks East on 29th Ave until you reach Wyandot St. Joie de Vivre Pilates studio is located on the corner of 29th and Wyandot in a garden level studio.
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Cancellation policy
To cancel a class or a scheduled appointment, you must give the instructor of Joie de Vivre Pilates Studio a full 24 hours notice or you will be held responsible for payment in full.
Weather Cancellation policy
In the event of unusual weather conditions, classes may be cancelled at the discretion of the instructor. The staff will notify you of any cancellations and there will be no charge.