Menopause: A change of bodymind & weight gain
by Lesley Powell It is so frustrating to see your body changing and gaining weight as I am in my 50′s. You think that you are doing all the right things…Eating well, moving everyday. I have had health problems about digestion. A year ago, I was nauseous everyday for almost 2 years straight. Movement and … Read more
Training Clients with Foot Problems
by Lesley Powell Agony of DE-feet “Have any of you worked with anyone who has had a proximal big toe joint fused due to arthritis? Any experience? opinions? I would imagine it would be an issue for gait – she limps a bit now. My friend’s surgeon is recommending this since acupuncture and physical therapy … Read more
New Class: Pilates- Heart & Core
by Lesley Powell Go to Online Scheduling at Movements Afoot Monday 6 PM, Tuesday 12:30 PM, Saturday 10 AM I have been working with my teachers, Kim Fielding and Mandi Chan, in developing a Pilates class using leg springs and an aerobic segment on the physioball. It will be a more affordable class than our … Read more
CUEING WITH THE SENSES
by Lesley Powell I just returned from Japan where I was teaching a variety of Pilates workshops and Bartenieff Fundamentals(TM). My Japanese students are so excited by Pilates and somatic practices. We had full workshops for PilatesDancing, Pilates Upright, Bartenieff Fundamentals and advanced Pilates workshops. It is very interesting to teach where English is not … Read more
Pilates- A movement meditation
by Lesley Powell Pilates is more than getting into shape and looking better. Of course, Pilates will change your posture through developing your core muscles with your entire body. Many clients claim that clothes fit different with Pilates. Pilates trains your muscles to hold your posture well. When you slump, your clothes hang poorly. As … Read more
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