Pilates and Energy Work Events
I love the way Pilates moves energy through my body. You might know that feeling when you've done the 100's correctly and the rush of heat moving your body cleanses your blood cells. It's awesome! Even the softer more restorative exercises move energy         
What Did You Eat on Super Bowl Sunday?I know Super Bowl Sunday took a lot of us on a fun ride with football, funny comercials and the Black Eyed Peas. If your like most people, you ate lots of food you normally don't. At the same time that was happening the Great Health Debate kicked off it's first night of a 7 night conversation. Last night I heard Health Experts Dr. Gabreil Cousins and Dr. Marcola share their expertise and knowledge on how to make your diet the best it can be. Whether you're Vegan or Omnivore, there are healthy choices in both camps.
Second Movement Principle: Core ActivationThe second movement principle Body Awareness Studio and Balanced Body emphasizes is Core Activation. The core, or powerhouse, is the foundation of every exercise in Pilates and in life. We emphasize this area of the body as it is the key to efficient, graceful and balanced movement. The elements of the core include: Transversus abdominus, Pelvic Floor, Multifidi, and Diaphragm (mentioned in the first principle of breathing). These four muscle systems work together to stabilize the pelvis and lumbar spine when stress is placed on them as in lifting, bending, sitting, twisting, walking, running or jumping. Lumbopelvic stabilization is important because the bones of the spine are both mobile and delicate without the stabilization provided by these deep muscles that surround them.
Leslie's first BLOG!!Okay, Everybody's doin it. I guess it's my turn! I'm bloggin it. So... What is a Blog anyway? Does anybody know the birds and the bees about why a Blog is called a Blog? In the last paragraph of this "first blog" of mine, I'm asking everyone to make a comment or ask a question of some kind. Maybe someone will tell me the birds and bees about blogs.
The creativity that moves through the human mind and heart is amazing. I am in awe of how enormous, multi layered and complex the world wide web is. Look at how many ways these resources are being utilized for information and creativity!
My first blog is kind of like my coming out party!
Body Awareness Studio is just completing 17 years in business. Slow and steady, quiet and strong. During this time, I've been gathering my Pilates and body work skills as well as building the business with baby steps. The Body Awareness instructors and the office team have been working hard behind the scenes to update our classes and our scheduling systems so that we can serve you better and offer you more. We are giving our selves and the studio a "Make Over".
Here's what's up......
At the beginning of 2010, I made the decision to explore the possibility of expanding my little studio into a second location or moving to a larger space. I felt inspired to do this because business was booming, teachers were wanting to create more, and we wanted to be able to reach more people. I am known for being cautious and careful in most situations. So, we are taking our time as we move towards the expansion. It's always been important to me that we create a "Win, Win, Win" in all studio matters. In order to do that, I've had to be aware of what each part of the whole is needing next. I can assure you, I don't know what everyone needs, but I do keep my eyes and hears open and hope to see and hear what people are enjoying and what is bringing the most value to our customers and teachers. As a result, we are launching some new types of Group Reformer classes. GET READY! The renaming will happen on November 1st! The instructors have been having a great time sharing their ideas. We are fine tuning our old Pilates exercises and creating some new ones that will challenge you and make you smile.
My business is an extension of my sacred work in the world, which simply means, I pay close attention to the ways that life is showing up for me through the consciousness of my body and the nature of my relationships with my clients, teachers and office team. I have a simply body awareness practice of slowing down and listening to my body for guidance. At this moment in time, my bodies wisdom and a few financial experts are confirming that the studio expansion needs to be a small step. So be it. We are still working on the details of the expansion. In the mean time, we are focusing on filling up are new Group Reformer classes with Pilates enthusiasts of all levels, shapes and sizes!
So...what makes a blog a good blog to you? Does it have to be spiced up with scandal and shock your chakras? Do you want the facts and only the facts about ab strength? Would you like to hear from various Pilates experts and multiple sources of well-being? Want to know what's going on behind the scenes with me and the studio? Let us know what you think.
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