Posted by Lesley Powell on April 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
20 years ago…you couldn’t say Pilates. When I opened Movements Afoot 20 years ago, I couldn’t advertise that we did PIlates. Sean Gallagher had bought the trademark and was denying the use of the name even to teachers who had worked directly with Joe Pilates. So how did I get Movements Afoot to grow… I … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on April 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The original reformer/half cadillac combination, our Total Workout System is a legendary performer. Engineered for maximum versatility and value, the TWS gives you more offerings without more square footage. It transitions effortlessly into multiple exercise modes with Peak Pilates exclusive quick-conversion hinged carriage with no removable parts, Twin Mat System for ease of use and … Read more
Posted by Lesley Powell on March 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
If I could do my dance career over again, I would started Pilates sooner. I had the passion, but lacked some of the physical connections that would made my dancing stronger and more expressive. Pilates even now at 58 keeps me balanced and away from knee surgery. At Movements Afoot we have special programs for … Read more
Category Pilates, Post-rehabilitation, posture, Uncategorized · Tagged with abdominals, Balanced Body, Chelsea Pilates, Franklin Method, Gramercy Pilates, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Midtown Pilates, Movements Afoot, Pilates 10001, Pilates Chelsea, pilates reformer, pilates teacher training
Posted by Lesley Powell on February 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Anthony Lett
’s Innovations for Pilates April 6-7, 2013. 9-5
Early Bird special Register by 3/1/2012 $450. “It is with great pleasure that I personally, and the entire BASI team, welcome Anthony Lett to our family. Anthony will offer his much sought after courses under the BASI umbrella. We will do all we can to further his … Read more
Category Pilates, Post-rehabilitation, posture, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with Anthony Lett, Balanced Body, BASI, Chelsea Pilates, Innovation in Pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot, Pilates, Pilates NYC, Pilates Teacher Certificate, pilates teacher training, Rael Isacowitz
Posted by Lesley Powell on January 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Pilates Lab for Teachers: Muscular Imbalances With Shelley Studdenberg $60 Register by the 1st of the month $50 * see overview date Shelly Studdenberg brings to this workshop her amazing knowledge of being a Pilates teacher, a certified Rolfer and advanced studies about the body. She will teach you the skill of observation, and … Read more
Category Pilates, Post-rehabilitation, Professional Teacher tips · Tagged with Balanced Body, Chelsea Pilates, Gramercy Pilates, joseph pilates, Lesley Powell, Midtown Pilates, Movements Afoot, muscular imbalances, Pilates, Pilates 10001, pilates Equipment, Pilates NYC, pilates reformer, shelly studdenberg
Posted by Lesley Powell on December 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Physically this year I feel great. I am thankful to my teachers and my own practice in keeping well. Two years ago, I definitely injured my knee and it was very unstable. Pilates and ballet has helped me tremendously. Fitness is more than maintaining youthfulness. Some interpretation of fitness is almost in hurting oneself. Last … Read more
Category Pilates, Post-rehabilitation, realpeoplepilates, Rehabilitation fitness, Uncategorized · Tagged with alignment, Chelsea Pilates, core support, Lesley Powell, Midtown Pilates, Movements Afoot, Post-rehabilitation
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Balanced Body’s Orbit™ With Lesley Powell Sunday 12/2 10 AM – 5 PM Super fun and super circular, the Orbit is a simple yet extremely useful addition to your Pilates or personal training practice. It provides a dynamic, rolling surface that can be used to increase flexibility, challenge strength and balance and add a new … Read more
Category Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), Personal training Certification, Pilates, Post-rehabilitation, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with Balanced Body, Chelsea Pilates, Lesley Powell, Movements Afoot, Pilates, Pilates NYC, Pilates Teacher Certificate, pilates teacher training
Posted by Lesley Powell on November 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
End of Year Deal 4 equipment classes for $88 24 hour cancellation policy Offer Expires and all classes must be used by: December 30, 2012 If you already have a package we will postpone this on purchase of the End of Year Deal and resume once the card is used up or on 12/31/12. To … Read more
Posted by Lesley Powell on October 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I am combining my DancingMind Body Class with Pilates Equipment class. Pilates Equipment Class for Dancers Plus starting in November Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM “Embodied anatomy improves Function” Eric Franklin Taking a theme about how the body works will be applied to a with Pilates concepts on the equipment, standing and an adagio. I bring together … Read more
Category Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), BodyMind Centering, Franklin Method, Pilates, Professional Teacher tips, Uncategorized · Tagged with Bartenieff Fundamentals (BF), BodyMind Centering, Franklin Method, Gramercy Pilates, Lesley Powell, Midtown Pilates, Movements Afoot, Pilates 10001, Pilates Chelsea, pilates Equipment
Posted by Lesley Powell on October 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
New York Times Another article in the New York Times about how sitting is hazardous for your health. I am lucky with teaching that I am constantly moving around. It is when I have to drive for over an hour that my back starts to bother me. I remember one summer when I first moved … Read more
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