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Archive for February, 2008

Self Healing - Powerful Techniques

By Aliesa George
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Last weekend a friend handed me a book to read, and as I started it….I wondered why it hadn’t crossed my radar sooner! On the cover it states: “Within minutes these techniques trigger health-producing effects for: Cancer Prevention & Reversal, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Alzheimers, Diabetes, Anxiety, Depression, PMS, Stress Reduction, Jetlag”

Now, who on the planet doesn’t fall into at least one of these categories!

So what’s the book?  Self-Healing: Powerful Techniques by Ranjie N. Singh, Ph.D. 

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Pilates Continuing Education Is Worth Your Investment

By Aliesa George
Sunday, February 24th, 2008

I have now been teaching Pilates for over 14 years.  Hard to believe it!  The time has flown by - I love my job! 

 Blessed to have had an excellent first teacher (David Mooney) and to have had the opportunity to study with many great teachers and most of the Pilates elders.  Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Pace for my first teacher-training program, Colleen Glenn for my second, and Dianne Miller for my third.  Continuing ed. workshops with Dianne Miller, Michelle Larsson, and others. And, through my association with the Pilates Method Alliance, it’s been a privilege to participate in continuing education with all of the Pilates “elders,” Mary Bowen, Ron Fletcher, Lolita San Miguel, and Cathy Grant - all of whom studied directly with Joseph & Clara Pilates.

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Help Me - I Feel Like I’m Going To Go Flying Over the Footbar On The Up Stretch!

By Aliesa George
Friday, February 22nd, 2008

As a Pilates teacher, I can’t think of one client in 14 years that I’ve taught the Up Stretch exercise to on the Reformer who hasn’t freaked out going forward over the footbar as the are learning the exercise.  All goes well, this is temporary… And while a lighter spring or changing the gear bar might help a bit - in the long run, chances are it won’t fix the problem. Here are a few tips for a smooth, controlled exercise.

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Pilates Breathing & Butterfly Wings

By Aliesa George
Thursday, February 21st, 2008

I’m always looking for good new visual imagery to use with my clients that will help them better relate to their body, movement, AND better understand how to improve their technique.(I can’t take credit for this one, came from one of my teachers newer clients this week.)

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Aliesa R. George

Aliesa R. George
Founder & President,
Centerworks® Pilates Institute
BFA - Modern Dance
Texas Christian University