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Posts Tagged ‘Pilates Teaching’

Pilates Training and Peripheral Atrophy

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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Centerworks Pilates Teacher Training Workshops with Aliesa George in Little Rock, Arkasas

By Aliesa George
Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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 of Centerworks Pilates Teacher-Training Workshops starting the end of June.

If you’re interested in these courses, you can download the flyer & registration forms at: Centerworks Pilates Teacher Training Program Info Flyer for 2008-2009 Little Rock Workshops

If you have questions, drop me a comment on the blog, or email me a question with the contact form at http://centerworks-pilates.com/contact.html

Hope to see you in a workshop soon!

Opening the Ribcage for More Lift in Spine Extension

By Aliesa George
Monday, 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.

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Pilates Core Conditioning - Dr. Suess Exercise Teaching Cue for Ab Workouts

By Aliesa George
Tuesday, 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!

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Contradictions & Questions

By Aliesa George
Monday, 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….

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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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Aliesa R. George

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