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MARY Sayers of West Van's Esprit de Core fitness centre works with students on Pilates machines. The
Pilates technique has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is practised by everyone from sports

teams to Hollywood celebrities.

M. Linda Bell, President of Bellwood Health

Services is pleased to announce the appointment

of Gloria Gaudet to manage its Western Region
Office located in Vernon, BC.

Ms. Gaudet brings a wealth of experience in all
aspects of the treatment of addictions, eating
and stress disorders, gambling and other
compulsive behaviours.

Bellwood Health Services nas a history
of providing BC residents with premier
treatment services. Bellwood is the first
Addiction and Mental Health Centre in
Canada to be awarded the coveted
Accreditation with Distinction for four
years, by the Canadian Council on
Health Services Accredition.

Bellwood Health Services offers a range of pro-
grams for residents of BC. For further informa-
tion or to arrange a comprehensive confidential
assessment, please contact Gloria Gaudet at
(250) 558-6581 or 1(800) 775-0599 or visit our
web site-—www.bellwoocd.ca

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The Pilates technique has
been used for vears by ballet
dancers, because it lengthens
and shapes muscles bal-
ances strength and flexibility
hout adding the bulk that
would be disastrous for a
dancer's appearance.
Over the years it ha
used by such dance greats as
ge Balanchine, Martha
Graham, and Karen Kain,
and by legendary actors like
Gregory Peck and Katharine
Hepburn.
Professional athletes also
favour the Pilates method.
Esprit de re Fitness
Studio in) West) Vancouver
has a fully equipped Pilates
facility, with group and indi-
vidual classes on offer, both
for mat and machine work.
Pilates’ technique was and
still is adapted to the individ -
ual student, develo)
mat exercises and designing

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special equipment ta aver:
come injuries and postural
problems,

The Reformer, trapeze
table, combo chair, ladder
and step barrels, stability
balls and swivel discs mav all
sound i science fiction,
bui each has their place in a
thorough Pilates program.

As with yoga, elements of
the Pilates technique inchide
concentration, control, pre-

m, centring, flowing
movement, and brearhing

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Its benefits include a
sleeker, firmer physique,
increased flexibility, steength,
and mental agility.

Posture, alignment, and
balance are also improved,
and Pilates helps reduce
stress and induce relaxation.

Esprit de Core studio is at
1847 Marine Drive in West
Vancouver.

Introductory offers are
available. Fer more informa-
tion call 926-2858.

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