BodyMind Think Tank
Freeing the Shoulders to Connect to the Core by Lesley Powell writing for Pilates Pro
"Push your shoulders down." We hear that phrase frequently in Pilates studios, but I say it's time to throw that cue out. Why? Read more
PilatesDancing - Connecting to Standing by Lesley Powell PilatesDancing is Lesley Powell's own concoction of working from the feet to standing with stretch, strength, flow and movement. She has creatively combined the workout from many disciplines such as Pilates, Laban/Bartenieff and the Franklin Method. Read more
Pilates - A Hard or Soft Approach by Lesley Powell
'Oh those famous Pilates abs!' How does one really get them? Lesley Powell takes an insiders view at teaching deep abdominal connection versus over just engaging the rectus abdominals. "Pilates is training the abdominals in relationship to movement and posture." Read more
New Forks - Moving On and Well by Kimberly Fielding
Confidence has filled my new space in my mind...I know staying with my Pilates practice will ground me, and keep me loving my body at any size. Read more
Why wait and shift? Weight shift - The Art of Moving by Dr. Martha Eddy, Doris Pasteleur and Lesley Powell
A good weight shift is the coordination of the body to (1) ground into the floor (surface) and (2) to move the body in a specific direction in space...An improper weight shift puts undue pressure on the spine and superficial muscles of the limbs. Read more
Don't be de-Feet-ed by Lesley Powell
Working with ankle injuries is no easy feat. Read on about some Pilates training situations and advice that may help you with your own clients. Read more
You Walk Wrong New York Magazine article featuring Amy Matthews, Movements Afoot faculty
It took 4 million years of evolution to perfect the human foot. But we're wrecking it with every step we take. Read more |
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Upcoming Workshops
Mommy and MeMommy's can exercise while their kids play next door! Call us for more information
Hanna Somatic Education with Laura Gates
Dates:Saturdays
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $40 per session/$175 for 5 classes
May 3 - "A Somatic Approach to Scoliosis, part 3"
May 10 - "Anti stress/anti aging workshop"
May 24 - "Free the Ribs and Improve your Energy Level and Brain Power"
May 31 - "Fluid Forward Motion: recalibrating the brain to muscle for full movement potential in walking, running, dancing" Register
Introduction to Anatomy with Joy Puleo
Dates: May 3-4, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $350
3-D Walking-An Introduction to Weight Shift with Doris Pasteleur Hall
Dates: Sat June 7, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Somatic Saturday $60
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Anatomy with Clay an Introduction with Doris Pasteleur Hall
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $300 per session
June 28 - The Legs
July 19 - The Spine
August 9 - The Arms
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