Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
By Aliesa George
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Great Press on NPR for Pilates and Foot Exercises - “How to Keep your Feet Happy”
I’m thrilled to see foot-care and foot exercise making national headlines!
Did you happen to see or hear the news? I’m not a regular National Public Radio listener, but fate stepped in and brought it to my attention. So how did I find out? It was a double whammy….which to me was a sign that I had to check it out.
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By Aliesa George
Monday, May 12th, 2008
I’m frequently asked for referrals from people across the country (and the world) in search of a Great Pilates Teacher or Pilates Studio that they can check out and take Private Pilates lessons and join group Mat and Pilates equipment classes.
Here are a few frequently asked questions, and Five Tips to find a Great Pilates Teacher near you:
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By Aliesa George
Monday, May 12th, 2008
I recieved this question about Pilates training by email today, thought it relevant for a blog posting:
Question: Is Pilates appropriate for someone with peripheral atrophy? Balancing is becoming more & more difficult so yoga is no longer an option. If appropriate, please tell me where I might find a certified teacher/instructor. Please advise.
Answer: I do not feel it’s appropriate for me to answer this with a specific yes, or no – because I’m out of my scope of practice to recommend Pilates for a specific person, with a specific medical issue. (Especially someone I’ve never seen or worked with!)
However, here are my personal thoughts on the subject:
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By Aliesa George
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
I’ve been off the blog-wagon for the past few weeks, and am now on the band-wagon to spread the word about the benefits of Kinesiology and Touch for Health! To continue my education in Mind-Body wellness - I’ve enrolled in a series of workshops this year to learn muscle testing and body balancing techniques, that I hoped to incorporate into my Pilates teaching. Little did I know what new realm of knowledge I was about to step into…
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By Aliesa George
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
Just a quick thought… While improving posture may or may not be on the list of goals Pilates participants, it might be because posture improvement isn’t what they want, but rather the BENEFITS of correcting bad posture, which include: Reduced back and neck pain, less stress on all the body’s joints (spine, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles), easier breathing in daily life & sport activities, shoulders that are no longer wrapped around the ears, ease of movement for daily living - walking, stairs, standing, sitting in front of the computer, driving, enhanced recreational & sports performance, and reduced risk of injury.
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By Aliesa George
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
I’m thrilled to be the Official Guide Expert for Pilates at Selfgrowth. If Selfgrowth hasn’t crossed your resource radar yet… it’s an excellent place to find articles, information, and experts on all sorts of topics from Success Skills, Relationships, Health & Fitness (my category!), Money & Careers, Mental Health, Spirituality, and Diet & Nutrition. If looking for wellness resources - This is the place to go! Check it out at http://www.selfgrowth.com/
By Aliesa George
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
I’m excited to be traveling back to Little Rock for 2 days of Pilates Workshops, April 18 & 19th, 2008. These courses are geared towards participants and open to teachers. If you’re looking for a little fine-tuning on your technique, or the chance to learn a few new exercises, you won’t want to miss this opportunity! To download a copy of the flyer and/or register online, visit www.CenterworksPilates.com/littlerock2008.html
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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By Aliesa George
Friday, August 18th, 2006
Extension
Extension the spine is the opposite of flexion. From a terminology standpoint, it’s helpful to be specific. If the cue is “bend the spine” it could move in one of three directions. Forward (spine flexion), Backward (spine extension), or Sideways (lateral flexion). The other direction our spine moves is to rotate or twist. Normally “bending” means flexion, or moving the body forward towards the legs. Extension would be taking the body backwards in the opposite direction, OR un-bending.
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By Aliesa George
Friday, August 18th, 2006
Recently Aliesa George & Centerworks Pilates were featured in the July/August Pilates Style Magazine Article “Pedi-Pilates.” The photos and exercises were taken from her book, “Fantastic Feet - Exercises To Strengthen the Ankles, Arches, & Toes.”
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|  Aliesa R. George
Founder & President,
Centerworks® Pilates Institute
BFA - Modern Dance
Texas Christian University
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