Mat Pilates at The Bay

Join qualified, expert BODYBAR Pilates instructors for a series of exercises performed on an exercise mat that focuses on building the core – while also promoting full-body strength, balance, and body awareness. Pilates can help relieve stress and pain, while also helping to improve overall well-being. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Please bring an exercise mat and a bottle of water.

Beginning June 1, when Fitness moves indoors, BodyBar will kindly offer two back-to-back 45-minute Mat Pilates sessions on Monday evenings to provide ample space and the best experience for all.

• Session 1: 5:30–6:15pm | Registration required
• Session 2: 6:30–7:15pm | Registration encouraged

BODYBAR Pilates’ purpose is to build a community of people who love, respect, encourage and motivate one another to be strong, healthy and happy human beings. They achieve this by empowering values-focused entrepreneurs to deliver their brand ethos globally via BODYBAR studio ownership.

Know Before You Go:

• The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236.The Sarasota Garden Club address is 1131 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236
• FREE Parking is available in the parking lots in front of the Van Wezel and in front of the Municipal Auditorium, Art Center and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas and along the south side of Blvd of the Arts.
• Vehicular Access: Enter off the 10th Street Roundabout (as entrance from Blvd of the Arts/ South Van Wezel Way is CLOSED.)
• Pedestrian access: Follow signs and safely walk on the south side of BOTA, or enter from the parking lot in front of the Van Wezel.
• Park access: The park remains open during construction. Most walkways, the Ibis Playground and the living resilient shoreline continue to be available for your enjoyment.
• Construction on several Phase 2 park projects continues to impact walkways, roadways and parking across the site:
• South Van Wezel Way near the corner of Blvd of the Arts (BOTA) is CLOSED to improve stormwater drainage.
• The western edges of the parking lot just north of the Van Wezel and the Centennial Park parking lot are CLOSED to create a resilient shoreline.
• The area between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center is closed to create a new Town Square.
• Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.
• All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets. If the event is held or relocated indoors, pets are not permitted. Service dogs, as defined by applicable law, are permitted.
• Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day at (941) 316-1199.

This event will happen rain or shine. Based on Florida’s unpredictable weather, location decisions will often be made closer to the time of the event. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors. In the rare occasion that an indoor location is unavailable, this event will be cancelled. Location changes or cancellations will be communicated via ,, and.

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