Movements Afoot


BodyMind Think Tank Newsletter

November 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
 
Greetings!

The holiday season is already here. You are barely over the sugar buzz of
Halloween and it's time to look forward to the food coma of Thanksgiving, and perhaps a little excited about "Black Friday's" feast of holiday gift shopping. Don't dismay walking the outlet malls is not the only way to stay in shape. Keep yourself in balance with your favorite Pilates workout.
SANTA DOES PILATES with you at Movements Afootdenise dancing

Movements Afoot invites you for
Free Pilates and Holiday Cheer Friday , December 7th at 6:30 PM. Yes we'll put some red on your cheeks with a great Pilates workout, dancing and a little wine and cheese to keep you jolly.

We want to make sure we have enough for everyone so please RSVP.

Come dress to move, laugh and celebrate the holidays with us Friday, December 7th at 6:30 PM at Movements Afoot.

RSVPing is easy.
Call  Movements Afoot at 212-904-1399
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

Seasons Greetings Private Pilates Package $150 
   3 Privates  (Total Value $291)

Seasons Greetings Pilates Group Afoot Classes $30*
    3 Group Afoot Classes (Total Value $51)

*Happy Holidays Group Afoot Classes offer discounted to
$25 per card when you purchase 5 or more cards.
Note: Holiday Class card can not be applied to the buyer.

Give a gift and receive a gift of 2 Afoot Classes or
1 Pilates equipment class for yourself!
Note: Must be purchased before December 15.
Real People, Real Pilates
Pilates & Knee surgery
by Bonner Elwell, Client at Movements Afoot

Facing a total knee replacement operation on June 13th, 2006 and being in considerable pain, I enrolled in physical therapy sessions with Nicola Weiner whose care and guidance was incomparable and...  Read More

Pilates and MS
by Lucia Cammarata, Client at Movements Afoot

The Pilates instruction I have experienced at Movements Afoot has empowered me in more ways than I can possibly mention. It is exhilarating physically, emotionally, and intellectually. I find it goes beyond...  Read more

Integrating the Breath by Amy Matthews, CMA
Breath is an amazingly powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of our fitness training and enhancing our movement skills...When we work with someone to help them find a 'better' way to breathe, we need to take into account the anatomy and kinesiology of the ribcage, spine and accessory structures that affect breathing (which could be just about anything in the body!)...  Read more
Amy Matthews is teaching a workshop on breath on November 18th 10:00am-5:00pm.  

Breathing Tips by Dr. Martha Eddy, CMA, RSMT
I agree with everything that Amy Matthews describes above.  In terms of what to do to enhance breathing I have 3 quick tips...
Read more
HANNA SOMATICS
A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO PAIN RELIEF
with Laura Gates Saturdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
November 3: Core to the Floor
November 10: The core to the arms, wrists and hands,
November 17: Body Self care and repair

INTEGRATING THE BODY: A BODYMIND APPROACH
Sundays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Integrating Breathe      November 18    Amy Matthews
Integrating the Spine   December 16    John Chanik
Integrating the Legs    January 20        Lesley Powell 

INTRODUCTION ANATOMY with Joy Puleo
1/26 - 1/27 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

THE EVOLUTION OF FITNESS with Dr. Martha Eddy
11/16-11/17  Fri 16 2:00pm-8:00pm & Sat 17 9:00am-5:00pm


FRANKLIN-METHOD/PELVIS THROUGH IMAGERY
with Morten Dithmer
Tuesday 11/27 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM


In This Issue
Our Holiday Party
Holiday Gift Ideas
Upcoming Workshops
BalancedBody University
Coming Soon...The Magic Circle
BalancedBody Univesity
will rock
PILATES

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Joining the Balancing Body Family of Teacher Trainers
By Lesley Powell


This last week I completed the second week of training to become a member of Balanced Body University's faculty. I am so grateful to be a part of a new community that has deep values towards Pilates history as well as pioneering new innovative and creative techniques to enhance our lives and our clients.

Balanced Body's vision is Pilates for real people. Some styles of Pilates expect you to fit into expectations of a dancer's fitness. Pilates can enhance everyone's lives...   Read more


Pilates Teacher Training Certificate
backrowregBALANCEDBODY'S MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES FOR PILATES TRAINING with Lesley Powell   Saturday 11/3 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM


SHAPING OBSERVATIONAL SKILLS: WHERE DO I START?
with Lisa Love
Saturday   12/8   
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM


BALANCEDBODY UNIVERSITY
PILATES MAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Mat I     12/1-2/2007
Mat I    3/29-30/2008
Mat I     8/9-10/2008

Mat II   1/12-13/2008
Mat II   4/26-27/2008
Mat II 10/18-19/2008


PILATES REFORMER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Reformer I       2/2-3
Reformer I  5/31-6/1
Reformer III     4/5-6
Reformer III 6/14-15


PILATES APPARATUS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Apparatus I  7/12-13
Apparatus II 7/26-27
Apparatus III   8/2-3

New at Movements Afoot
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The Magic Circle!

The Magic Circle is a favorite prop for many Pilates instructors.
It will help create new challenges and  magically assist with stretches!

Try it for yourself in your favorite Pilates mat class.
If you have a story to tell about how movement/pilates have changed you or specific health and wellness topics you want to read about, 
simply email us your requests and ideas.


Lesley Powell
denise dancing
Movements Afoot
151 West 30th Street, 2nd Floor
New York,  NY  10001
Tel: 212-904-1399
Email: info@movementsafoot.com