When we chose our April theme for our studios: Self Care, Earth Care – I was inspired first by how widely understood it is that it positively impacts everyone around us when we commit to our own self-care. As I’ve gotten older, I have realized that oftentimes taking care of myself in the healthiest of ways directly translates to my contribution to taking care of our planet.  Example: Plastic is incredibly harmful for our environment. In 2018, plastic production and incineration added as many greenhouse gases to the atmosphere as 189 coal-fired power plants. Plastic can also create harm t ..read more

  Our March Flagship Studio Spotlight takes us to TDM Los Gatos-Campbell.  Meet Devin Ayer, the 4-year studio owner and longtime Dailey Method student and teacher.  Her strong background in dance and love of movement is apparent in her classes, and we are so lucky to have Devin’s vibrant energy in our owner group.  Read more about Devin and TDM-Los Gatos Campbell below: I started dancing when I was 4 years old. The combination of music and movement is what kept me dancing through college. After college, my body needed a break and I was just burnt out.  I tried a few d ..read more

  Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much Hellen Keller Community is an integral component to having a happy and healthy life. If we didn’t believe this fact before the pandemic, this truth was highlighted for everyone over the past two years as we experienced isolation and distance from others. Having people in our lives – those with whom we truly feel safe and whose presence we deem as support – contributes directly to our overall well-being. I know you can all relate that this is an incredibly powerful and beautiful truth to being human. Convening with people and cultiva ..read more

  Every month of 2022, we will be highlighting one of our Flagship Dailey Method studios to give you insight into our wonderful owners and the amazing communities they have built. We are kicking off our Monthly Highlight series with TDM Cow Hollow. Meet Kiley Lucan, the 5-year studio owner, and mother of 2. Kiley took over ownership in 2017 from founder Jill Dailey, but her path to ownership started at the TDM Novato location. Read about Kiley’s journey to discovering Dailey Method and her role as studio owner:  When I first walked into the doors of The Dailey Method studio in Novat ..read more

  At The Dailey Method, join us as we set our focus on a truly inspirational and powerful movement throughout February – Body Positivity! We generally compile our marketing calendar with these types of themes and ideas months in advance and were thrilled to learn that our fitness apparel friends at Athleta – via celebrity spokesperson Alicia Keys, are aligned with us! As fitness professionals and advocates for self-love, we trust that one of the most effective paths towards self-acceptance and adoring yourself just as you are is through positive self-talk. Through social media and advert ..read more

As you’re probably aware, there is no shortage of marketing out there that sets up January as a time to reset after holiday indulgences or getting off track with respect to goals. I also know that none of us are strangers to the catch phrase, “New Year, New You!”  Both, in my opinion, imply a negative. Hence the reason that I personally opt to eradicate this way of talking or setting up my students, family and even myself for a new cycle around the sun. To clarify, the first statement, to me, quite simply says, “you’ve messed up – and now it’s time for a do over.” Ugh! The second implies ..read more

“Remember that what you believe will depend very much on what you are.” Noah Porter Positive beliefs in oneself are integral to accomplishment. The belief we have in WHO we are as a person, friend, colleague, mom, dad, sister etc.… and HOW we choose to act, live, impact and walk in the world plays a pivotal role in succeeding. I, for one, have personally experienced the reward of first putting effort into believing in myself, only to see the tremendously positive effect it’s had on what I’ve been able to accomplish. Somehow, even placing attention on the belief that things will get better has ..read more

The season of giving is upon us! I personally love recommendations when I’m working on my own list. Here are a few of my tried and true favorites for everyone in your life – seriously even that tough brother in law or nephew gift! I also love supporting local, small, women and family owned businesses! My hope is that this will support you in easily finding the perfect gift (with great discounts) for everyone on your list. Skin Care Lover Beauty Heroes is a female owned, local (to me) company that offers a curation of beauty, lifestyle and wellness products that are both good for people and t ..read more

Gratitude has no shortage of benefits. It decreases stress and other negative emotions, helps calm nerves, improves social relationships, physical health, and so much more. But what exactly is gratitude?  Is it something anyone can practice?  Does it actually need to become a daily part of life? Dr. Snehal Kumar, a licensed psychologist, explains gratitude as “the practice of making space for appreciation.” I love this explanation because it highlights how, at its core, gratitude is intentional, meaning it’s something anyone can practice. Essentially, it’s the active choice we make ..read more

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