Pilates Basics: Enhancing the Core

by Lesley Powell The Bartenieff Fundamental, the thigh lift, is in all Pilates exercises. Learn how to stabilize your pelvis through your deep core muscles and mobility of your thighbone.

Breath yourself to new abdominals

by Lesley Powell Learn how breath is the secret to deeper stronger abdominals Hollowing the Abdominal

Embodied Anatomy

by Lesley Powell I have had the great fortune to have studied with teachers that have made anatomy exciting and how to apply it to my movement.  By understanding the body not only intellectually, embodied anatomy has deepened my concentration and improved my function. Especially with my teachers Amy Matthews and last weekends workshops with … Read more

Leg Alignment

Hi Lesley!! Here’s my client question: 43 year old former dancer (ballet) and gymnast Runner in her late 20′s until recently when she has been sidetracked by hip bursitis. She spoke with her Doctor and Physical Therapist before starting with me. They said that she can do any type of movement provided it doesn’t cause … Read more