A Fallen Woman – Oucch my sacrum
by Lesley Powell Two weeks ago I fell off a chair in my apartment trying to hang a picture on a wall. I landed on my back hard. I could feel with the fall that I whacked my sacrum out. My usual techniques of release with constructive rest and rolling on Franklin balls were too … Read more
DON’T BE THE FALL GUY!
by Lesley Powell Press about Lesley Powell’s Physioball Workouts This fall I have come back to teaching on balance props: the foam rolls and the physioball. First I taught to teachers Balanced Body’s Mat & Foam roll. In preparation I practiced on myself and in my sessions w. Clients. Amazing deeper connections happened for all. … Read more
Is Your Ab Workout Hurting Your Back? NY Times
Is Your Ab Workout Hurting Your Back? by Lesley Powell A very interesting article was in the NY Times last week. Core training needs to be 3-dimensional. Just training the abdominals is not enough. Especially with our culture being in so much flexion due to computers, cars, tv and the lack of exercise, people are … Read more
Wellness, Hygiene and Each other
by Lesley Powell With all that is going on in the world today’s health, Movements Afoot wants everyone to take care of themselves and others. It is important for all of us in public spaces and sharing equipment: Clean hands thoroughly before sessions Wear socks. The new toesox are great with rubber texture on the … Read more
Pilates has changed my life.
by Judith Zimmer, Senior Pilates Teacher at Movements Afoot Without being dramatic, I can honestly say that Pilates has changed my life, both literally and figuratively. Nine years ago I had a very serious accident. As a result, I incurred three injuries to my cervical spine, four injuries to my lumbar spin, carpal tunnel, cubical … Read more
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