Posted by Lesley Powell on January 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Pilates-Based Exercise for Fall Risk Reduction in Older Adults It is so exciting to see research backing up what Pilates teachers have observed for years. I have had the great fortune to see many people make positive change w. PILATES. Why can Pilates help Older Adults with falls? Pilates can work on all the elements … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, For Wellness, Post-rehabilitation, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with A-linkPilates, abdominals, alignment, core support, For Wellness, gait, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Post-rehabilitation, posture
Posted by Lesley Powell on January 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Video of Bridging on the Ball by about.com This is one of my favorite exercises. The ball gives so much information to the client. It immediately reflects imbalances. With the reflexes, the client learns to create better even hip extension strength. I have seen clients with poor strength make amazing progress with this exercise.
Category A-linkPilates, Conditioning, fitness, Post-rehabilitation, posture, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with about.com, alignment, fitness, hip pain, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot, Post-rehabilitation
Posted by Lesley Powell on January 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Doris Pasteleur Hall teaching in 2010 Biography of her working with Carola Trier Deepening Your Pilates Practice- Pilates Mat for Teachers with Doris Pasteleur Hall Sunday 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM $30 single Dates: Sun 1/17 MAT with Foam Roller, 2/7, 3/7 This is a mat class for Pilate teachers only. It is about motivating … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, abdominals, Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), Conditioning, core strengthening, fitness, Professional Teacher tips, transverse abdominals, Uncategorized · Tagged with A-linkPilates, abdominals, Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), boomerang, Carola Trier, core support, Doris Pasteleur Hall, joseph pilates, Movements Afoot, pilates mat, reformer
Posted by Lesley Powell on December 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
New Balanced Body Mat & Toys and PMA Approved Workshops are happening this year. Inspire your Pilates practice with new ideas and connections. BBU PILATES ARC ON THE ROAD – April 23, 2010 2-8 PM $299 (education and equipment purchase) Workshop includes 6 hour workshop, DVD workout, instructor manual and a Pilates Arc. To register: … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, core strengthening, For Wellness, Franklin Method, Holistic fitness, Medical fitness, Personal training Certification, Professional Teacher tips, Rehabilitation fitness, Uncategorized · Tagged with A-linkPilates, Balancedbody, For Wellness, Franklin Method, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot, pilates stand, Post-rehabilitation, posture
Posted by Lesley Powell on December 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Doris Pasteleur Hall is back teaching her workshops Sunday, December 20 for Pilates teachers. She will also be teaching my DancingMindBody Fridays 12/11 & 18 at 10:30 while I am teaching in Japan. Wish I was there to take class with her. She will be available for Private Sessions on December 20th. Please email her:dlphall1@mac.com for … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, core strengthening, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with A-linkPilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), cadillac, core support, Doris Pasteleur Hall, foam rolls, Post-rehabilitation, posture, reformer
Posted by Lesley Powell on December 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We are in about.com. Click on link to see video of Pushup on the ball. How to Do an Exercise Ball Push-Up with Lesley Powell The push-up is a great exercise. It’s a full body workout, requiring arm, core and leg strength. Learn how to do a Pilates push-up using an exercise ball. // // … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, abdominals, Conditioning, core strengthening, fitness, realpeoplepilates, Uncategorized · Tagged with abdominals, about.com, core support, fitness, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
BodyMind Fitness Takes Off Level I Training Happens in 3 overlapping modules: I – get cutting edge BodyMind methods into YOUR body II – get the newest anatomical and movement ideas into YOUR mind III – get organized to effectively deliver Bodymind Fitness to YOUR expanding clientele Save these Dates Level I: Four weekends March … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, BodyMind Centering, Conditioning, core strengthening, fitness, For Wellness, Holistic fitness, Personal training Certification, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with bartenieff Fundamentals, core support, Dr. Martha Eddy, fitness, fitnesscertificate, For Wellness, health, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot, Post-rehabilitation, rehabilitation, somatics, teaching
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Doris Pasteleur Hall is back teaching her workshops Sunday, December 20 for Pilates teachers. She will be available for Private Sessions on December 20th. Please email her: dlphall1@mac.com if interested.. She will also be teaching my DancingMindBody Fridays 12/11 & 18 at 10:30 while I am teaching in Japan. Wish I was there to take … Read more
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I have renamed our classes from Pilates/Mat & Springs to Pilates Mat & Toys. Come experience how Pilates toys such as the Magic circle, foam rolls, bands, different size balls and springs can change your fitness. This fall I have been teaching a series of workshops for teachers through Balanced Body: Mat & Toys. Each … Read more
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 9, 2009 · 2 Comments
“Pelvic Floor Muscle. People often ask me “Is it ok that I clench my gluteals when I engage my pelvic floor?” Other than trying to cue them to release their glutes, is there anything you recommend to try to separate the two? (I have to admit that I, too, am a glute clencher….I can let … Read more
Category A-linkPilates, abdominals, core strengthening, pelvic floor, posture, Professional Teacher tips · Tagged with A-linkPilates, abdominals, core support, Marika Molnar, pelvic floor, physioball, posture
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