http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently had someone drop me a contact request for Pilates Teacher Training information and thought she had some great questions that might be helpful to post in my Centerworks Pilates blog.   Think I may turn this into a regular section and update & add posts with questions as they come in. It's ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/questions-about-becoming-a-pilates-teacher 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/great-press-on-npr-for-pilates-and-foot-exercises-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9chow-to-keep-your-feet-happy%e2%80%9d 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/find-a-pilates-teacher 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/pilates-training-and-peripheral-atrophy I had a blast teaching Shoulder Mechanics and Fantastic Feet workshops in Little Rock in April, as well as a Matwork master class. Thanks to the fantastic group of students and teachers that participated in these workshops! I am looking forward to being back in Little Rock for a full series ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/centerworks-pilates-teacher-training-workshops-with-aliesa-george-in-little-rock-arkasas 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/opening-the-ribcage-for-more-lift-in-spine-extension 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/touch-for-health-pkp-kinesiology 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, ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/improving-posture-with-pilates As you improve  foot fitness it's important to invest in new shoes.  Old shoes will reinforce your old posture habits.  Evaluate what's sitting in your shoe closet.  If your shoes aren't helping your feet feel better it's time to toss them out, or donate worn but not worn-out shoes to ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/healthy-feet-exercise-new-shoes 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 ... http://www.centerworkspilates.com/blog/pilates-studio-owners-grow-your-business-with-profit-rich-marketing