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Archive for the ‘Pilates-Teaching Tips’ CategoryOpening the Ribcage for More Lift in Spine ExtensionBy Aliesa GeorgeMonday, April 21st, 2008 I’m always experimenting with cues to help find good images that my clients can associate with while they’re moving through their workouts. When I can associate a relatable picture to proper body position and movements - I usually get great execution of each Pilates exercise. Here’s my new cue of the week for improving Spine Extension. Improving Posture with PilatesBy Aliesa GeorgeSaturday, 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. Pilates Studio Owners - Grow Your Business with Profit-Rich MarketingBy Aliesa GeorgeFriday, March 14th, 2008 If you are a Pilates Studio owner and interested in learning more about how to find, attract, and keep more customers, increase sales & profits, and create effective marketing materials that get results - I highly recommend attending Ford Saeks’ Profit-Rich Marketing Mastery Event in Orlando, FL on April 25-27. As Pilates Teachers we attend conferences & workshops for continuing education to keep us sharp on our teaching skills, but what have you done lately to continue your education for strategies to effectively grow your business? Pilates Core Conditioning - Dr. Suess Exercise Teaching Cue for Ab WorkoutsBy Aliesa GeorgeTuesday, March 11th, 2008 I’m always looking for great new Pilates Teaching cues. Here’s the one that came to me this week - thanks to a client who had a big number three on the front of her shirt. Good images for cueing can come from anywhere! Do you remember reading Dr. Suess as a kid? One of my favorite stories was the Starbelly Sneetches. And how wonderful that that star is in the perfect spot to think about pulling the abdominals in for support and Core Control. Here’s my tribute to the great Dr. Suess from a Pilates perspective! Contradictions & QuestionsBy Aliesa GeorgeMonday, March 3rd, 2008 What a great question I received by email this week! And Oh MY….are there contradictions in the world of Pilates. I can’t pretend to know all the answers, and I am always interested in learning more and improving my understanding (as well as my ability to pass on correct information to my students.) Here’s my best advice to all teachers & students out there…. Pilates Continuing Education Is Worth Your InvestmentBy Aliesa GeorgeSunday, 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. Help Me - I Feel Like I’m Going To Go Flying Over the Footbar On The Up Stretch!By Aliesa GeorgeFriday, 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. Pilates Breathing & Butterfly WingsBy Aliesa GeorgeThursday, 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.) |  Aliesa R. George Founder & President, Centerworks® Pilates Institute BFA - Modern Dance Texas Christian University
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