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WHAT IS FLOWER POWER?

Newsletter & invite

Tue, 2013-06-11 07:37 | admin

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Hugh & Pana poolside...

Mon, 2013-06-10 20:16 | admin

Monday Clinic Report, Pana and Hugh Wilder

This Monday, June 10, Hermine offered her annual “Pilates 101” dry-land clinic. One of us is familiar with Pilates, one of us wasn’t. We both learned a lot. Clinic started with a short lecture with illustrations and Hermine’s own demonstrations. Focus was on anatomy, physiology, Pilates basics and how to integrate Pilates into a healthy and strong life, in and out of the pool. A few take-aways:

• Generals (bones) lead, privates (muscles) follow;

• Blood is good, keep it flowing;

• Poor alignment stops blood flow; that’s bad, it makes you half-dead;

Let's get rolling Flower Power friends!

Mon, 2013-06-10 20:04 | admin

By Katie Parrish

The very early morning thunder storm that miraculously paused and the 76 degree pool temperature seemed a sign and made all of us glad to be on deck with Pilates rolls in hand. Hermine reminded us of how our bodies are intended to work which was all news to me. Towards the end of her talk she gave a walking illustration of the aging process which for me rang true and inevitable...

But fear not! I, along with the rest of the team, will take control of a new destiny thanks to our generous Hermine and her proseltyzing of Pilates! Worry not that the roll is an initially painful tool and my body lacking Generals and swarming with Privates. The key is to keep showing up both in the pool and now at home with the Pilates roll.

It's official...Open Water Season is here.

Sat, 2013-06-01 18:42 | admin

Under beautiful conditions, Flower Power swimmers swam great at the Lake Berryessa one and two mile swims. The open water season has now officially started.

A Rare Opportunity

Sat, 2013-06-01 18:34 | admin

Monday, June 10th at the usual 6am

Okay, Summer is about to take off in full force! And it might be time to shake it up a bit in your usual routine. Coach Hermine has generously offered to show us some of the dry land (ala Pilates) techniques that she talks about at most Monday morning clinics and throughout the week. She will be holding a special (once a year) clinic on Monday, June 10th at the usual 6am on land. So dress in loose clothing and bring a roll, ( if you don't have one talk to Hermine she has a few for sale and they are a good tool to have around the house to alleviate soreness throughout the year). Make an effort to be there it's a great hour packed full of great tips.

(and no guarantees that you'll be doing this after an hour)

What Happens in Vegas....

Sun, 2013-05-19 23:11 | admin

Yan, pictured here in Vegas raced an amazing 2hr 15min 10k

He won 1st in his age group & third overall!

Truly Amazing...congrats Yan...we are proud of you.

The Power of the Flower

Wed, 2013-05-15 08:25 | admin

Orchids, lilies, peonies, daisies, pennies, coffee, cacti, roses, lavender, fox gloves, calls, emails, and Sarahhhhhhh called it.....like that guy that says "gooooaaaalllll". When she asked about my Mother's Day I made the comment that the middle child wasn't feeling like she was loved and she said "gee Hermine where would she have learned that!" Thank you all for putting up with my thick head. I too am a middle! That was the best vase of flowers and sweetness and tenderness and love ever. Thank you one and all.

Love, Hermine

Our Published Coach

Wed, 2013-05-15 08:17 | admin

As many of you know, Hermine has recently begun writing for Swimming World Magazine(SPI). They have generously allowed for us to reprint here in case you missed.

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