TODAY @ 11 am Thanks for the early sign ins! AND THE BACK STUDIO IT IS! See you all soon!

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

:: Thanks for an awesome 8:30 am...I have pulled a few MANDUKA mats aside for you who have ordered...I am placing another order on Monday so if you are interested in the Black Pro which is the one I recommend HIGHLY (it will help with wrist strength and take you to a whole new world), I have had mine for 8 years, let me know. I sell them for $85...The equa Manduka towels are the best out there and I sell those well...let me know whatever you need. I am ambassador to Manduka and with them for a year...and I feel so blessed with the amount of support and belief they have in me and in my method. ::

:: SUNDAY SIGN IN 2.28 please email me if you haven't already for early sign in tomorrow Feb. 28 at tgardneryoga@gmail.com I would love to use the front studio because it gets hotter however we will be in the back if I have more than 35 people on early sign in...I will post by 9 am which studio we will be in. PLEASE try to get in the habit of early sign in if you aren't already...It really helps Heidi get you in the room faster and eliminates the line at the door... Also for classes where we have an option of studios it helps me get the heat going.

:: MY FAVORITE WAY TO GET A GOOD SWEAT!!!! If you love to sweat and detoxify in class like me you can sweat even more if you take a hot shower before class, yes before as well...I shower 4 times a day because what the shower does before is open your pores and heat the muscles up...so when you start to sweat in class it just intensifies it. I know it is hard for some of you coming from work etc. but if you do get the opportunity too, shower before and after class...it is the best detox. I also after class love to soak in lavender epsom salts, aahhh, it really is the best thing to do if your muscles are sore and fatigued...just stay in the bath or at least 20 minutes and drink lots of water. Last thing water is the best thing you can do for yourself and I am starting effective today to drink about 90 ounces for the amount I sweat...It flushes the extra toxins out of your body and helps the muscles from becoming dehydrated which I get too often...My class is like an intense massage, every muscle is worked and because of that we need to drink lots of water before and after...you can drink it during class as well just don't over drink in class because it can make you nauseous. Ok enough for today, a little work, a little shopping and some sushi and drinks with Craig for dinner:-)
xo

and a day off, thank you, patience and new rules for me!!!

First WOW I want to thank all of you for 2 awesome, intense, sweaty classes Wednesday....Seriously all of you are blowing me away with your strength and endurance and now patience:0) The word of mouth has always been great about my classes but I really am humbled by what is going on...I mean I never thought I would be stressing out about not being able to fit into a studio. Last night we had 48 people in the front studio...I guess it was 7:10 and someone told me they were the 23 person line...Class starts at 7:30pm. wow, and the early sign in has been really helpful for Heidi (I really don't know how she did it last night) We do it because it will get everyone in the room faster, so please email me tgardneryoga@gmail.com and make the subject class, send your name and which day or days you will be attending. I probably won't be able to get back with all of you but I forward the list to Heidi and she will let you know where u are in your package, if you need a new one etc. Please bring cash or check only and checks make payable to Tracey Gardner.  Space issues can be resolved for the weekend because we will be in the back studio both Saturday and Sunday and we can fit lots in that studio. There is parking in the back and front of the building and entrances both in front and back. I want to thank you all for the great support and being patient while we work through the growing pains. Again, the adrenaline before, during and after class is so intense and amazing that I am very thankful for this! I love reinventing and because I have great assistants I am able to constantly reinvent. As a friend said this week, "class is never easy but the first one and maybe up to five is just really working into the class, taking breaks and listening to your body. Tracey Gardner Method™ is a very high intensity workout that everyone can do but PATIENCE is key. You will get stronger in every class and realize some days you might be stronger than others. My mission and why I created my own method is because I want everyone (whether you have worked out or not) to crave coming to class and make that one hour, which is very precious in todays society, the best hour you will have in your day! Working out for me is a physical and mental challenge and I even have days that are harder than others. But the energy you all bring to my class and love for my classes is what drives me and inspires me daily! So keep spreading the word and I promise there is so much great stuff ahead!  I am only checking emails twice a day and Facebook twice a day because I seem to get stuck on my computer for hours...Something has to give and as soon as I check an email, it then might lead me to Facebook, which then leads me to lululemon which can then lead me to American Apparel and then I go to i tunes, blah, blah blah...and basically I have not spent time on me, my kids, laundry and the many other things I do during the day so with that said I am "unconnecting" for the day and will see you on the mat! Thanks again  for inspiring me daily!
Namaste'

Not sure where my FACEBOOK fan page is???? Unconnecting for a day or two!

Not sure where my fan page is hmmmm. keeps saying my profile is unavailable and will be available shortly, we will see...probably a good thing because I am going to become disconnected from the my laptop, blackberry and the phone for the rest of today, tomorrow and Thursday. I need a few days to breathe and get organized in my "real life" so if you email me and I don't get back to you that is why.  Classes are WED 9:30 am and 7:30 pm and I have some u down who signed up early! Rest assured if you get to class about 10 min early you will be good. We are in the front studio Wed and Fri and now in the back Saturday and Sunday I will be peaking at my emails only about an hour before class so if u need a mat, towel, etc we will bring it. Send an email to sign in too tgardneryoga@gmail.com I am forwarding those to Heidi! See you Wednesday! and subscribe to my blog, link is to the right. You will get all the details for everything about me and class! Have a great Tuesday.

I confuse myself sometimes:) Tonight

Really, I do confuse myself, so you are not alone if you are thinking hmm this whole sign in thing is confusing because "she had a sign in form on her blog the other day, it's gone" "I used to email her" "Ummm do I facebook her on her friend page or fan page" Let me explain,  I always have good intentions, it sometimes just takes me a little longer since I tend to like to do everything myself...HOWEVER Heidi will figure something out and I will listen to her. She has kept me so organized these last few weeks and now knows most of you, so checking in has really all come together:) I still confuse her and Craig for that matter and yeah my sister Marci too. I guess I am all over the place and never finish my sentences. Why? because my brain is creative and as soon as a thought pops in about something I must talk about the new thought. They are understanding and know I really can not delegate. I feel bad to tell someone to do something, I am getting better at that though too, I hope. Anyway the reason why we are doing early check in is because Heidi can have a list at the door and if you are on the list you get in ASAP...classes are soooo busy that the last thing I want everyone to do is stress out about getting a spot and yes it does happen, nights we have no choice but to be in the studio we are in. It is the biggest one at that time. So basically email me tgardneryoga@gmail.com if you are coming to class MON 7:30 pm, and or Wednesday night 7:30 pm. Gina, my other assistant is a quick one and thought it would be a good idea to leave all the spots by the door open for the people who get to class a few minutes late. I am staying in the middle of class bc I feel so much more connected with all of you. So my point is , if you are coming to class, please send me a quick email, or post it on my facebook fan page www.facebook.com/thetraceygardnermethod also come 10 minutes before class! ok thanks and hopefully we are on the same page:) See you tonight!!!!

::: SUNDAY Feb 21 :::

Thanks everyone for emailing me about class to make everyone's internal stress level not go through the roof we will be in the large back studio. 37 people have already signed in early and yesterday the back studio was hotter than it has ever been. If you want to be melting hot come towards the center and front, if you want be hot, just stay to the sides and in the back...so bring it on and we can pack 70 in if we need too:) see u soon!

WELCOME TO WEDNESDAY MADNESS.....

Wow, I can not thank you enough for all of the early sign ins via my facebook page www.facebook.com/thetraceygardnermethod or email tgardneryoga@gmail.com !!! Wednesdays are crazy so be prepared...We can not enter the studio until about 7:20 pm and there is a ballet class before us that finishes at 7:15. It is always a mad rush to put our mats down and to get all of the well needed props :) set up...so the best thing you can do is get there before 7:30 pm. That is the other thing I don't like rules but if I know you are going to be running a few minutes late that is fine but I can no longer have you guys come in 10 minutes or more late to class and squeeze in somewhere. 10 min into class we are really warm and it is distracting. It is also unfair to all who do get there in enough time and then have to shift around to make room...The last month and a half an average night class has consisted of 35 to 50 plus people...I LOVE IT and want everyone to experience my classes, but please be respectful to others around you and coming in 10 min late is not good. whew ok if you know me, I don't do well wuth delegating and all I want is for everyone to be happy, but I really must stick by that policy in respect to all of my clients:) On another note, it does take at least 5 classes or more to get my technique, and I am the biggest believer in going at your own pace and  most importantly MODIFY, MODIFY...drop those knees as you practice your scoops, take breaks. It is a very enduring and fatiguing class. Even for me, so please stay hydrated and remember it takes time to build endurance and strength but no matter what, it will always be challenging. You can make it as hard as u want or take it down but please listen to your body. You will see dramatic results mentally and physically with 2 to 3 classes per week.  Also if you don't like to be overly hot, head towards the back...the first 2 rows are HOT HOT HOT!!! See you soon!!!

Correction 7:30 PM tonight....ON!!!

oops...I misposted earlier and said 7:30 am AND meant 7:30 pm...thanks for early sign ins and if you haven't please email me tgardneryoga@gmail.com Heidi and I will be there to check u in!!! See you tonight!

The roads are great...aaahhhh I need Wed classes BADDDDD

See you at either 9:30 am and or 7:30 am today!!!! email me if you haven't and we will put u on early sign in tgardneryoga@gmail.com especially for tonight! Get ready to sweat!!!!

This was it, now I am done!

The cold, too much snow, way too much sugary stuff, barely any water and no class for me 2 days in a row= SERIOUS MELTDOWN! Oh and add in Craig working from home. I haven't had an alone day since last Wednesday. My routine is off just like all of you, and no matter how much more snow we get blah blah blah, class is on for Wed both 9:30 am and 7:30 pm! Yes it will be an intense class and stress reliever, so I am giving a heads up now...and remember no pressure you can modify. Those of you who have been with me over the years, know if I take a break (vacation) which I don't do lately, or one day off, I will have the most intense make up class because I get excited to get back on that mat. I really don't know what will happen until we start at the top of our mats except that I want to crush myself  and detox all the sugar and stress lurking through my hips, back and neck. I get in a lot of pain when I take a few days off...I get a headache and feel exhausted. I am done and I will hold both classes...so no matter what snow storm hits us overnight, we are having class and 2 new playlists just in case you decide to do a double with me tomorrow.
See you on the mat please email me if you are coming to either class at tgardneryoga@gmail.com 

Out of Whack, too much buttercream

I am bummed because my body is off big time from not doing my 9:30 am or 7:30 pm today and I fell off the candy/buttercream frosting wagon. I have realized candy is crack for me and I am completely back on my CANDY CLEANSE Tuesday!!!  I have a great hubby who knows how much I adore buttercream frosting and not just any buttercream frosting but my favorite from Cheryl & Co which he brought me not 1 but 4 Cheryl & Co. yellow cupcakes with that darn buttercreamfrosting. It was very sweet of him.... but I am not good with temptation and not only did he bring cupcakes, but he brought me the insanely addictive cut out cookies (a dozen), lots of brownies (that don't do anything for me) and a tub, yes a TUB of my other crack, the buttercream frosting...so after 10 days of being "clean" I was in slow motion opening the cupcakes and inhaled two of them because it was like a drug, my eye starting twitching and teeth were tickling. I was on this endorphin rush. It was crazy. I felt so disappointed in myself because I was clean for 10 days. 10 days clean Everyone can fall of the wagon, right???it was just buttercream frosting. Well to continue my "eating junk" weekend, I had a couple martini's Saturday night at the Children's Body Image Foundation fundraiser. I couldn't stop there and was craving salt so what do Craig and I do? go to taco bell where I ate 2 hard and 2 soft tacos...omg you would think that would be enough but no I had to then get a large vanilla shake at McDonalds. So if you think you eat unhealthy, this should make you feel better. I couldn't even detox today because (A) it was Presidents Day, so I took this am off to be with my boys but was planning on an insane 7:30 pm class tonight.  Noooooooo, that was ruined because we got the worst winter storm this winter. Everything closed early because the roads were a nightmare today.  I AM DONE no more junk or sugary things...(oh I forgot to mention the I feel sorry for myself box of Gobstoppers) I had at noon today. So a major makeup session will be happening Wednesday at both 9:30 am and 7:30 pm...I am detoxing and will need a crazy, sweaty 2 classes. I have so many of you signed up for Wed and if you plan coming click on my email here and let me know if you are coming tgardneryoga@gmail.com No pressure though:) Drive safe and stay warm!

NEW UPDATE!!!! NO CLASS TONIGHT 7:30 pm !!! Better safe than sorry!

Ok I am just as bummed I love Mon nights, actually all classes I love but the roads are awful and so is the parking lot and its not worth it to me to hold class in this mess. I guess everything happens for a reason because as the day goes on my headache gets worse.....So get ready for some major MAKE UP sessions this week, see you Wed at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm...check back for early sign ins! Stay warm and drive safe.
Namaste'

***UPDATE check back in an hour or so, the roads are horrible****

I am so sick of this weather! One storm, two ok but three I AM ANNOYED! I am hoping that the snow chills out soon but to be honest with you the roads are bad ( just came home from Polaris area) and it took us over an hour and a half! So I will post in about an hour or so what the call is. Drive safe

NO CLASS MONDAY @ 9:30 am ONLY :: WE ARE ON FOR 7:30 pm

REMINDER there IS NO MONDAY FEB 15 am 9:30 am class....

And, thanks, as always, for feedback. Tracey Gardner Method™ is based around feedback, any kind and the tiniest things are important me.  My email has been hard to find on my blog for early check in... I will be having an early sign in area on my blog effective later tonight. That way it will be easy for you to send me an email if you are coming or not to a certain class. It will always be in the same spot. The reason it is so helpful is that it helps Heidi get you into the studio much quicker.  Making space for everyone...We are trying to do 5 rows of 10 to 12 people so we can fit in class, and it is a unanimous decision that the front studio is all of our fave because it gets the hottest. If you want to be unbearably hot come up front... first and second row...if you like it warm but don't need to be "sauna like" go to the back couple...everyone has a preference. The best part of my classes are who is in them.  Not only do we have people who never worked out, but I have many that do marathons, lift and enduring crossfit sessions. I have been told for the last few weeks by many people just joining our classes on how nice everyone is. It is so true, everyone is amazing in all of my classes...there is such positive energy circulating the room that everyone wants to come back. It drives me to instruct every day, so THANK YOU!!! The other cool thing is that everyone is modifying when needed...so important!!! Yes I am kicking up the endurance building, but there is never any pressure to compete and everyone who comes gets it. Yes I get very excited to see you all progress, it really keeps me going. I never ever thought I would be doing a one armed wheel (backbend) and coming out of it with only one hand on the ground...don't forget I used to smoke 2 packs a day (well now about 12 years ago). I am much older than many of you think which always makes me smile...I will be 37 in 2 weeks and I have never felt stronger and in better shape in my entire life. I get questions, emails all the time asking me what else I do cardio? weights? NOTHING just my class 7 times a week with 2 full days off. It has ridiculously changed my body...I haven't touched a weight or machine in about 2 years, just using my own body resistance and that is why I have to share this photo Feb 4..."One light Workshop" with Zack Arias.  This one  from Frank Tuttle www.tuttleimages.com 

Thanks for the support there or not:-) at the lululemon fashion show

I was so excited when I was asked to be in the lululemon fashion show sponsored by Columbus Fitcique. but when it came to walking on that stage when Andrea Cambern said my name I froze, well I just smiled:)  We were supposed to strike a pose, I thought walk pose and get off 30 sec, it seemed like I was up there for 10 minutes. Standing, looking doing nothing just smiling...not what I planned but then again when I plan it never works out! That is how I created my method...I have had so many wonderful inspiring emails this week and questions on how I created this workout?..."addiction, place of happiness" It wasn't planned EVER...I did not like yoga, it wasn't for me, it wasn't intense, upbeat, enduring, just about flexibility which I am not. I also didn't like attention drawn to me and everytime I did a "yoga" class somewhere I was called out if I wasn't doing it the text book way or I was adjusted by an instructor who didn't even know me and would stack my hips that physically couldn't be stacked...So that is why Tracey Gardner Yoga is now Tracey Gardner Method™...I felt I was being untrue to the "yoga" community by using "yoga" in my name... and untrue to me.  When I hear "yoga" I think breathing, stretching, being able to touch my toes. Right? My classes are not that at all. In fact everything we do is spun off of a yoga pose and has become my own reinvention. I like to sweat and feel like I just had the best workout ever. I want to see results and not bulk up. I want a great playlist. I want to not get hurt and not be pushed/adjusted into things that I loathe. I don't want attention drawn to me. So everyday when I come into class I am just like you, I want to love working out. That is why I created my own method. The class sizes are bigger by the day and the strangest thing for me is that I didn't do this for anything but my passion to have a workout for me to love and share with everyone. So thanks to all of you for making my passion a reality.
My classes are not just classes with people who are numbers, my classes are about so much more than practicing on a mat for an hour. They are really about an escape to a place where you can kick it up or turn it down, no judgement, just great people, positive energy, being yourself and having fun.  No fitness or "yoga" experience required! Thanks for finding me and spreading the word, the energy is amazing!!!!!

:::tracey gardner method™:::: :::UPDATE NO CLASS 9:30 am TODAY ONLY!!!::: WE WILL HAVE CLASS TONIGHT

:::tracey gardner method™:::: :::UPDATE NO CLASS 9:30 am TODAY ONLY!!!::: WE WILL HAVE CLASS TONIGHT

:::UPDATE NO CLASS 9:30 am TODAY ONLY!!!::: WE WILL HAVE CLASS TONIGHT

I HAVE CANCELED CLASS AT 9:30 am today, It is freezing out, roads are icy, my kids don't have school and both have colds, I am being a mom this am YAY!!!::: HOWEVER 7:30 pm class is on tonight, check back for updates and 

***become a fan on my facebook page for all updates www.facebook.com/thetraceygardnermethod 

Stay warm and see you tonight keep checking back for all updates!

Still undecided for 9:30 am class BUT YES to 7:30 pm WED

Please check back early am for decision on 9:30 am class! Thanks:)

:: FOR WED Feb 10::: Check back in for weather updates ::

The weather is bad and the snow is supposed to keep coming, and blow and drift, so I am giving a heads up that there might not be 9:30 am class Wednesday Feb 10...Keep checking in and I will have details posted by 9 pm tonight. 
Become a fan on my facebook page as well to get all updates click here www.facebook.com/thetraceygardnermethod

:: Decision made and would rather be safe than sorry :: No Sat 8:30

I want my Saturday 8:30 am class as much as all of you but due to the weather and my neuroticism over heat.... the weather is going to cause some issues and so is the parking lot at the Ballet. They say the weather is going to get worse and since most of you come from all over the city...
*****class is canceled Saturday at 8:30 am*****
We will have class Sunday at 11 am and before class say around 10 am a mini lululemon trunk show. No pressure to buy anything but there will be lots for sale... so many of you have wanted to either get to the showroom in Short North and can't get down there so as a treat we are bringing it here. Credit cards only....if you are requesting anything specific, let me know via email tgardneryoga@gmail.com ....so again no class, rest, relax and refresh for a sweaty Sunday at 11 am CLASS and lululemon at 10 am :::: email if you are coming to class if you haven't already! Stay warm!

Let it snow!!! Class at 8:30 am???

Right now this is just an update for class tomorrow at 8:30 am...I have had lots of emails wondering whether we will have class because of the weather...I have not made a decision yet..Check back later tonight and I will post. I rent space from New Albany Ballet so I DO NOT follow their snow policy. Stay tuned:)

Whattttttt?????

Well thanks so much to all of you for your belief in me and my method and classes...I am still in denial that this is real and feel this is just a dream I will be waking up too. I created my method for me and all of you, I took a huge risk because I stood what I believed in and its so inspirational and humbling to me that classes are packed, and the results are dramatic mentally and physically. In the last week the average class combined was 45 people! Yes, I like to do it all and that means meeting everyone and putting your name with your face. I say it all the me but I do have a photographic memory especially with faces and names, and thats why it is so important for me to check i with all of you. I wish I had more time with everyone in class. Connecting with everyone is my absolute favorite part and sharing my story, it was along journey that no one believed in except my husband, Craig and he really believed in my method. You might see me scowl at him in class and that is because he is blessed with organization and number skills and am not. I thrive on chaos and last minute craziness.  When it comes to the end of the day I couldn't and wouldn't be where I am without his true belief in me and support...I am so greatly touched by the amount of emails I get daily and am so grateful for the word of mouth...I love feedback and even negative and know when not to play one of my favorite  songs by Prodigy.. Claustrophobic Sting...Since we are filling up in classes please email me for early sign in if you can tgardneryoga@gmail.com it really was helpful tonight having 25 of you pre signed in...We are also going to have mini lululemon trunk show before class this Sunday...details tomorrow. I am also excited to be walking in the lululemon fashion show next week February 11 amongst some celebrity athletes and a portion of the proceeds go to such an amazing cause. I will also have details about the Children's Body Image Foundation, I am now on the advisory board so details on this great charity coming soon and stay tuned for lots of photos. I am a subject in this amazing photographer's national workshop tomorrow. He will be in Columbus and I can't wait to share more. I will be shooting most of the day tomorrow so if I don't get back with you that is why. YES we do have childcare for class this Friday at 9:30 am all emails and early sign ins please send to tgardneryoga@gmail.com It has been another long day, exciting and full but it started at 4 am! thanks to all of you who support me, there is lots to come.
Namaste'