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Women of Distinction

Motivated by her joy Having had over a are raised all through to open February 2019 at
for seeing students empow- decade to share her pas- looking forward to going to 13557 Poway Rd, Poway,
ered and their “happy face” sion for learning (and even work out. CA 92064, this fitness
when they understood the dancing) with students all She will bring to us her studio will also mirror the
material, Glace was known over San Diego, she now is own tried and true strate- business culture and philos-
throughout the adminis- ecstatic to share with the gy behind a healthy mind, ophy of progressive com-
trators as a non-traditional community yet another one energized body and grate- panies: a space where every
teacher. "Everyone was of her mastered adventures. ful heart for other people. team member is valued and
teaching, but I wanted One that begins in what I Ready to hear about this in- encouraged to empower
them to be involved," she would say started in her credible exercise? This one their mind and body in
says. Constantly in the heart years and years ago as word lit a fire in my small whatever facet that may be:
middle of the room, it a young Brazilian native. A exercise brain-box. Get bringing their dog in to play
often was unclear who the culture very much driven excited for the Megaformer. with the other fur babies
teacher was when observers by body image, she knows Fusing three key elements once a month or seeing to
walked into her classroom; first-hand the pressures of Pilates, this high-intensi- their own mental and emo-
because her strategy with that women face on a day- ty, low impact workout does tional health by capturing
her students was rooted to-day basis surrounding not discriminate against the wisdom offered to the
in her belief system that their body. With the expec- age, physical ability or state fitness community. Oh, did
everyone should teach tation to obtain the per- of health. It truly is for I forget to mention, Glace
— and everyone should fect body placed on their everyone, of all ages, and all is so excited to offer regu-
learn, including herself. A shoulders at a very young backgrounds. lar workshops, discussions
completely non-conven- age, Glace also took on Integrating the Lagree with nutritionists, coaches
tional approach, I admire this challenge – head-on. Fitness method, the mega- and speakers as a way to
and adore this approach Leaving no captives, only former, and the key ingre- find our inner strength
she used in her time as an free hearts: starting with dient – Glace, this studio is and beauty on the inside
educator. her own. Take a moment going to be one of my favor- first, then "the outside"
If you sense a hint of to remember back to the ite places to be. The first of she exclaims. I don't know
sadness in my tone, you beginning of our time with its kind in Poway, Studio40 about you, but I am already
are correct. It’s a shame to Glace. She taught us that will serve the immediate feeling more comfortable in
see such world changers as when our mind is ready members of Poway, as well my own skin and confident
herself leave the education to receive movement, our as the neighboring ones in my beauty.
system. But, I know she body is ready also. She also including Scripps Ranch. With a membership
would want me to focus on removes the overwhelm- Besides offering Pilates, style structure, Studio40
the joyous part of the story. ing assault to our wom- the studio will incorporate sets itself in an entirely new
And so, I will do just that: I anhood with the truthful, Zumba, Yoga and cardio tier of empowerment, one
am thrilled to hear that the yet fierce statement "The workout classes. I am on that its competitive month-
fitness industry will now perfect body doesn't exist. a high just talking about to-month or 3-month plan
gain an angel. Where do I want to raise the self-es- it. "Get together, work out is sure to show its return on
we interact with this angel? teem of women by creating together, be strong togeth- investment. Although this
Poway and to be even more a community of strong er!" I cannot wait. And by Studio40 is one of Glace’s
specific, at Studio40. Glace women." How does she the sound of it, neither can greatest joys, she also has
is passionate about helping plan on doing this? With a the community surround- a heart for travel, calling
and motivating people, es- 2000 square foot space of ing the Studio: jewelers, nail herself a “world traveler.”
pecially women to find the acceptance, peace, safety, and hair experts, telecom- Stay tuned for how she
best version of themselves. and wisdom all fueled by munication and delicious plans on incorporating that
She loves to see the results her passion for helping and cuisine providers have been passion into this space. A
and is thrilled when people motivating women. She anxiously awaiting the special thank you to Glace
realize their true potential. seeks to build a community opening of Studio40 where for all that you are planning
Glace says “it is never too of fierce women (and men, they will quickly implement to share with us.
late to love your body and if they'd like) where friend- their partnership with Gla-
rock it.” ships are born and esteems ce and her team. Projected Website: www.studio40.fit

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