Embodied Anatomy: Support precedes Movement

“Support precedes movement.”             Bonnie Baindrige Cohen This week in my classes we are going to explore the importance of the awareness of support before a movement.  Too many times I see us move quickly and then try to create support at the end of...

Bones as Support w. Lesley Powell

This week I am exploring connecting to our bones for support   Classes with Lesley A. Powell Westside Dance Physical Therapy Parasetter Class Tuesday 2:30-3:30 PM $30 Email me  to enroll in above class. movementsafoot@me.com  Rolates Pilates Pilates Equipment &...

Looking at the Spine. Classes with Lesley Powell

This week in my classes we are going to look at how the spine moves and how to improve function.  Especially with so many of us in flexion with our work and computers, we need to get back the mobility and strength of the thoracic spine. Classes with Lesley A. Powell...

A Core Call To Arms . A workshop with Lesley Powell NYC

Pilates and Embodied Anatomy. A Core Call to Arms “Embodied anatomy improves function” Eric Franklin Old ways of seeing anatomy is to view the body in parts.  Leaders in Biotensegrity show us functional anatomy is a constant dance around the body.  This...

“Abdominals come in many flavors”

“Abdominals come in many flavors” Doris Pasteleur Hall This is one of my favorite quotes from Doris.  The body is not parts, but a dynamic connectivity of 3 dimensional coordination.  Especially with our culture stuck in so much sitting, we need to wake up...