CorePlus Balwyn in Deepdene | Yoga studio

CorePlus Balwyn

Locality: Deepdene

Phone: +61 434 298 656

Address: Level 1, 59 Whitehorse Road 3103 Deepdene, VIC, Australia

Website: https://core-plus.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Want to try us but don't know where to start? Our signature hot mat room is a good place to start. With classes throughout the morning and evening what more could you ask for? We offer a New Member Special of 5 mat classes for $49, follow the link to view our pricing page! We'll meet you on the mat soon... https://www.core-plus.com.au/pricing/balwyn/

25.01.2022 Say you book into a class, you're prepped, ready, excited, then something happens and you can't make it. That's ok! During this time period, where due to government restrictions our class sizes are small, we ask that you kindly remove yourself from the class (if you can't make it) so that one of our waitlisted members can jump in and have their sweat sesh. We appreciate your understanding! Let the count down begin...5 days...

24.01.2022 We love seeing what our teams up too, and today, we have a peak into lockdown with Erin. We asked her about her top 3 things keeping her sane at the moment! My top 3 things keeping me going through ISO are: - Training in my new set up - My puppy walk everyday... - Wine & good TV Series - Loving Succession, Yellow Stone & The Boys. We'd love to know what you're up to! Comment below your top 3 things keeping you in tact at the moment...

23.01.2022 Workout Wednesday! A little different this week, taking you through a stretching series. Perfect for hip/lower back tightness. Holding for 30-60 seconds in each stretch, 2 times on each side...enjoy!... 1. Seated Figure 4 2. Kneeling Quad Stretch 3. Standing Quad Stretch 4. Standing Hamstring Stretch

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is a new week, with a new studio capacity! If you haven't heard yet, there are now extra spots in classes across the board. Which means you get to sweat more and stress less. Our Mat classes now have a max capacity of 18, and our Reformer is now at 12. We ask that you still book in for any class you plan on attending to continue to reduce clutter in reception, helping us to help you stay well and stay safe. Haven't booked yet? Jump over to the CorePlus app, head over to the Balwyn location and find out what all the fuss is about...

21.01.2022 We are over the moon to announce that we will be reopening our doors on November 9th! We are currently in the process of reactivating passes and memberships, so please bare with us! Over the next few days, for more information about class passes, memberships, schedule and our covid safe plan, please check in with us via facebook and email. We want to see you back as much as you want to be back so if you have any questions, big or small, reach over via email, [email protected] or via our mobile number! We can't wait to see you soon...

21.01.2022 The wait is finally over! As of Monday, our class sizes are increasing (yay) which means you get the chance to sweat more frequently and more often! We are beyond excited to start using our beautiful space closer to capacity and welcoming more of you in with smiles. We will now have 18 spaces in every Mat class and 12 places in every Reformer class. ... On the off chance it doesn’t go to plan, the first 10 people booked into each class will remain and the rest will be pushed to the waitlist but fingers crossed that we keep moving forward. We’ll see you soon!

19.01.2022 Did you know October is Mental Health Month? Cue - free meditations. For the month of October, we're going LIVE on Instagram (@coreplus_studios) at 10am every Sunday, with the wonderful Sarah and Sammy. Find yourself a comfortable, quiet seat this Sunday morning and tune in for a 10-minute grounding meditation

18.01.2022 Happy Sunday Balwyn crew! Officially 1 more sleep until we open tomorrow (omg yay), so, we thought you should meet one of our newest additions to the team, Katie! We asked her a few questions so you guys can get to know her as well as we do. What Class Do You Love To Teach?... I do love to teach a good solid vinyasa yoga class, preference with added heat. I love to see my students get lost in their practice, connecting movement and breath. I like delivering a creative yet simple sequence with that added challenge for people who wish to take it. I think it’s important to remind students however, to not compare themselves to others but to have fun in their practice, move with determination and perseverance but always caution whilst looking after their bodies. Why CorePlus? Mindful Movement for Everybody. I love how CorePlus has a balanced approach to being active, and welcomes everybody. From the heat, the strength, the cardio and of course the creative yoga flows, it has a mixture of all my favourite things when it comes to exercise. I feel inspired by my students every time I teach at the welcoming studios. You become part of the CorePlus team, you become part of the CorePlus family!! I feel empowered by helping others in their journey, being part of the community and seeing people achieve their goals. Favourite Yoga Pose/Exercise? I will give you both! I am drawn towards any type of arm balance pose but honestly, I think my favourite yoga pose has to be DownWard Facing Dog - The familiarity of the pose, the stretch it gives to the entire body as well as a strength builder. We come back to DownWard Dog many times through a vinyasa flow and yet every time I visit this pose it changes. That awareness that I have of my body in this shape, and how it can change so much, is an acceptance of where I am at every time I step on the mat. I love most forms of exercise, the reward for lifting heavy weights and feeling strong, but I have to say cardio is my favourite form of exercise, especially running. I am a keen runner and love the freedom of putting on a pair of trainers and being able to run anywhere: exploring the parks, the trails, and even the beaches. For me running is my relief, there is nothing like being outside in the fresh air and letting my legs take over, and my mind free for 60 mins, or more....

18.01.2022 Mental Health Week is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held each year from October 10th - October 17th. This week incorporates Mental Health Day, held world wide on October 10th every year. The purpose of this awareness is to engage communities in activities that promote mental health and wellbeing. These also aim increase understanding and reduce the stigma around mental illness, and how it impacts on the lives of people and our communities. Follow these ...links for more information, or if you or a family member is needing assistance. Never be afraid to ask for help https://www.mhvic.org.au/getting-help https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/mental-health-week

17.01.2022 Workout Wednesday! A little lower belly/oblique core workout, let us know how you go team! Watch through the video for exercise explanations and modifications... 4 exercises... 6 rounds 30sec on 5sec off See more

16.01.2022 Tried a class with us and not sure where to go from there? We've got a few options for our new members that you should check out... 5 Mat New Member Special for $49 5 Reformer New Member Special $49 8 Mat & 8 Reformer New Member Special $99... You can purchase through the CorePlus app or via the link below: https://www.core-plus.com.au/pricing/balwyn/ Still not sure? Send us an email at [email protected], we're here to help!

15.01.2022 Sundays are for food, this time we’ve got a savoury dish. This one is for our veggie/vegan friends out there - you are more than welcome to add tofu or chicken if you’d like! Red Thai Veggie Curry: INGREDIENTS-... 1 cups brown jasmine rice or long-grain brown rice, rinsed 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil 1 small white onion, chopped (about 1 cup) Pinch of salt, more to taste 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (about a 1-inch nub of ginger) 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin 2-inch long strips 1 yellow, orange or green bell pepper, sliced into thin 2-inch long strips 3 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal into -inch thick rounds (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste* 1 can (14 ounces) regular coconut milk** cup water 1 cups packed thinly sliced kale (tough ribs removed first), preferably the Tuscan/lacinato/dinosaur variety 1 teaspoons coconut sugar or turbinado (raw) sugar or brown sugar 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce*** 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or fresh lime juice Garnishes/sides: handful of chopped fresh basil or cilantro, optional red pepper flakes, optional sriracha or chili garlic sauce METHOD - 1. To cook the rice, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling for 30 minutes, reducing heat as necessary to prevent overflow. Remove from heat, drain the rice and return the rice to pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes or longer, until you’re ready to serve. Just before serving, season the rice to taste with salt and fluff it with a fork. 2. To make the curry, warm a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the oil. Add the onion and a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, while stirring continuously. 3. Add the bell peppers and carrots. Cook until the bell peppers are fork-tender, 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the curry paste and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. 4. Add the coconut milk, water, kale and sugar, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peppers, carrots and kale have softened to your liking, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Remove the pot from the heat and season with tamari and rice vinegar. Add salt (I added teaspoon for optimal flavor), to taste. If the curry needs a little more punch, add teaspoon more tamari, or for more acidity, add teaspoon more rice vinegar. Divide rice and curry into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if you’d like. If you love spicy curries, serve with sriracha or chili garlic sauce on the side. Source: https://cookieandkate.com/thai-red-curry-recipe/

15.01.2022 Oh my, you better believe we have a seriously sweaty week lined up for you These 5 new classes just dropped on the CorePlus Connected app - Cardio Fix: Low impact with Sonia Cardio Fix: High impact with Sonia Fast Foam Roll with Romy ... Hot Mat Pilates with Jayne Hot Strength with Tayla In true CorePlus style, there's a recovery class too - so let's roll through the week together. Feeling fomo? Join us on the CorePlus Connected App using the code FRIENDSOFBALWYN for 25% off your first month. See more

14.01.2022 Foam Rollers are an amazing tool used for myofascial release, allowing the bodies movement to be more fluid and reducing the risk of long term injury. Maybe what you didn’t know is we like to get creative and foam rollers can also be used for core...what?! Give this one a go!... 3 exercises 4 rounds 30 seconds on 15 seconds off

13.01.2022 New time slot added! Monday - Friday we now offer a 7:30am class in the Hot Mat Room. Perfect for the morning people who love a sweat, but also the extra 10 minutes in bed. Have a scheduling suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]

12.01.2022 We know times are tough, but its about finding the little moments throughout the day that make you smile! We asked one of our awesome Mat Pilates teachers, Hannah, what was helping her through lockdown. Here's what she said: 1. Getting outdoors. Discovering new walking tracks either with a friend or listening to a great podcast. 2. Cooking. With obviously more time on my hands getting creative in the kitchen has been a real highlight. ... 3. Friends. Whether that be a zoom workout, virtual drinks, a phone call that has been the biggest boost to my mood whenever I am feeling a little flat. We'd love to see what our Balwyn community is getting up to, if you're keen to share your top 3 things getting you through lockdown, send us an email at [email protected]

12.01.2022 Perfect meal for lunch or dinner? Yes please! Veggie Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles is a light and healthy meal, jam packed with flavour! Check out the recipe and method below: Ingredients -... 1. 4 ounces soba noodles, brown rice noodles, spaghetti or long noodle of choice 2. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil 3. 1 medium red or white onion, halved and thinly sliced 4. teaspoon fine sea salt 5. 6 cups thinly sliced mixed vegetables* 6. cup teriyaki sauce, or more as needed 7. 1 to 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, to taste 8. 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for garnish 9. cup thinly sliced green onion, for garnish Method - 1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse well to remove any excess starch. Set aside. 2. Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, onion and salt. Cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. 3. Add the remaining vegetables and cook until they are tender and caramelizing on the edges, stirring every minute or two. Given the volume of vegetables, this will take about 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Once the vegetables are done, add the noodles and cup teriyaki sauce to the pan. Stir to combine, and cook just until the ingredients are all warmed through, about 1 minute. Feel free to add more teriyaki sauce if you like your noodles extra-saucy. 5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add toasted sesame oil, to taste (a little goes a long way/toss with tongs if you need help mixing the noodles into the veggies). Add the sesame seeds. 6. Serve the noodles in bowls with sliced green onion and a little sprinkle of sesame seeds on top. Leftovers keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days. The link to one of our favourite website: https://cookieandkate.com/veggie-teriyaki-stir-fry-recipe/

12.01.2022 Have you made your bookings yet? As we roll back into studios, we expect it to be busy, so please plan ahead and book your classes in as we'd hate for you to miss out. This is also to help in reducing clutter in reception. Don't have a pass yet? Follow the link below and get yourself booked in - 3 sleeps to go! https://www.core-plus.com.au/pricing/balwyn/

12.01.2022 In our Reformer classes socks are a must! If you have normal socks, great but if you want proper reformer socks that’ll help you move, check out the MoveActive socks we sell here at the studio. With grippy bases they’ll stop you from slipping around and help you get the most out of your workout, a must if you’re a regular!

11.01.2022 We never miss a Monday! 5 fresh classes have just been added to the #CorePlusConnected app, take a look - Understanding Sun Salutations with Sammy Advanced Pilates Matwork with Maddi Hot Yoga Flow with Ange - 2 (featured)... Cardio Core - High Impact with Georgie Yin Yoga Express with Sarah Where to start? Tag your sweat buddy for the week See more

10.01.2022 If you didn't hear, we officially open tomorrow! We can't wait to see you bright and early, but, before we do, there are a few things you need to know first, like what to bring and when to arrive. Doing a Mat class? Please bring a mat and sweat towel. Doing a Reformer class? Please bring a sweat towel and a trusty pair of socks (if you need grippy socks, we sell them so you can stock up!)... Our doors will open 5 minutes before class, you'll then get checked in and directed straight into the room! Due to restrictions we want to avoid hovering before and after class - we hope you can understand this. Making sure you're booked into classes before arrival is essential, it's all in the organisation. We'll see you tomorrow team - we can't wait!

09.01.2022 It's our favourite time of year; the Christmas tree goes up, and our 20% Extra Value on all Class Packs is now LIVE Bonus classes are automatically applied at checkout, and your class pack only expires after 12 months (so you've got lots of time to sweat with us!). Click here to purchase: https://www.core-plus.com.au/pricing/balwyn/

08.01.2022 We always move to feel good, and this week we're moving in lots of different ways. 5 new classes are now live on the CorePlus Connected app - Quick Core 2 - Lower Core with Jayne (15 mins) Quick Core 2 - Full Core with Jayne (15 mins) Hot Strength Cardio with Tayla (45 mins) ... Stretch with Romy (20 mins) Ladder Flow with Romy (30 mins) Want to push yourself? We know you do; try two of these shorter classes back-to-back! See more

07.01.2022 Happy Friday! To celebrate another week, we've added 2 new playlists to our CorePlus Balwyn Spotify! 'Take A Breath' is full of chill songs, perfect for a slow flow yoga class or just to relax to. ... 'High Impact Cardio' is a little louder and upbeat, great for the days when a workout and a boogy seem to fall into one. Click the link below to check them out! https://open.spotify.com/user/hmxvmmrfa07br59lr5qmbwfv8

05.01.2022 Do you run? We've ticked all the boxes for you on the CorePlus Connected App; warm up, cool down, mobilise, recover and strengthen. We've collaborated with the Virtual Melbourne Marathon to bring you this 5 class series, designed to compliment and accompany your run training especially if you’re pushing yourself and running longer distances than usual. Stretch and Release Runners Cool Down with Carnie... Runners Warm Up with Carnie Post Run Relief with Sarah Pilates for Runners with Carnie Recovery For Runners with Sarah If you need a little push to do something wild and run in the event, we’ll have a CorePlus Studios team that we’d love you to join on the 1st November, details to come See more

04.01.2022 Hey Balwyn community! We've got a new face ready to take over your (alternating) Sundays, meet Erin! She found her love for CorePlus after a knee injury and found pilates helped her recovery. This lead to a lockdown change of heart as she leaped into our CorePlus training. She's ready, excited and we're happy to have her! We are 3 sleeps out from opening, if you haven't booked yet hop over to the CorePlus app, spots are filling up fast! We'll see you soon...

02.01.2022 Are you new to Reformer Pilates and not sure where to start? We've got the perfect class for you - Foundations Reformer! This class runs every Wednesday at 7:30pm. If you're just starting out or not confident with the reformer bed yet - come along, give it a go! We'll slow it down for you and make sure you leave feeling confident and ready to try any of our other classes. #coreplus #coreplusbalwyn #mindfulmovement #reformerpilates