Posted by Lesley Powell on August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Therapeutic Muscle Stretching on the Pilates Equipment (with mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda chair variations.) When: April 14, 15, 16, 2012. Cost $800 Early Bird special $750. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE Anthony Lett, author of Innovations in Pilates will present a three day workshop covering all of the theory and major stretches selected from his … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on February 22, 2010 · 1 Comment
At Movements Afoot there are many ways to start your new Pilates practice. It all depends on your needs. Take a free Pilates Mat & toys class (Reservation is required. A one time offer). PILATES toys such as the Pilates arc, magic circle, bands and springs can teach you a new physicality of better tone … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on February 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
“Good Morning BBU!! I am proud to say that I passed the BBU Pilates Teacher Comprehensive Exam on Friday night at Movements Afoot!! I am writing to thank you and everyone at Balanced Body University. The program is excellent. The information is written wonderfully and organized beautifully! I received great support from you, and everyone … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on March 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment
by Lesley Powell, Director of Movements Afoot We sometimes get calls of clients wanting only a certain kind of class, mat, reformer, tower, etc. They are not open to anything else. I find this hard to understand. Being an owner of a Pilates studio is like having an adult romper room. Different equipment and play … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on April 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment
By Lesley Powell “One of my students that I teach private reformer with has brought up the following comments a few times… 1) She is not used to thinking of soft abdominals during Pilates practice and she is having a hard time understanding how her abs are working if the are softer rather than tight … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on March 20, 2008 · 5 Comments
I have a possble client with a severe lumbar lordosis. Is there specific movements to try on her to correct/help/improve? Any certain ones to really avoid? I have a few ideas but I would love your input. BBU Student by Lesley Powell When a client comes in with certain misalignments, I first observe throughout the … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on March 16, 2008 · 6 Comments
by Lesley Powell The other day someone called asking what kind of Pilates is at Movements Afoot. There seems to camps now, Classical and sometimes refered as West Coast Pilates. As a teacher of Pilates teachers, I always felt that every student needed to know the classical form, historically. When you understand the original form, … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on March 9, 2008 · 5 Comments
by Lesley PowellWhen structuring a pilates session, private and group, I think of the theme, the timing of the session and the level of the client. Always in my mind, I have a structure of the timing of the class. Warmup – 5 minutes I usually like to get the client moving such as with … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on February 16, 2008 · 2 Comments
by Lesley Powell “Abdominals come in many Flavors” Doris Pasteleur Hall “I do have a question – on the KNEE STRETCH & KNEELING ABDOMINAL SERIES – why would you choose the rounded back vs the flat back — would it be for body type, body issues, difficult/easier, different focus? Could you explain.” Kris For a … Read more
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Posted by Lesley Powell on February 11, 2008 · 5 Comments
by Lesley Powell, faculty of Balanced Body University. After teaching Pilates Teacher programs for many years, the hardest thing for the new teacher to find is putting time aside for their practice. Even though one has made a committment to take the necessary courses to become a teacher, most have trouble reorganizing their lives for … Read more
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