Hand Scapula Relationship. Online classes w. Lesley A. Powell

Hand Scapula Relationship is about the coordination of the hand with the scapula.  The hand, the distal end, sometimes connect you to the core.  Feel the connection from the hand to the scapula to the core can change your spine. This week in online mat, reformer and...

Quarantine News. Lesley A. Powell

How much do I miss everyone, my work, taking my movement and art classes, eating out and all that the city had to offer! I foresee my teaching not getting back in New York City until at least October. No pilates studios are allowed to operate in New York City as of...

Core has a Back. Online Classes w.Lesley A. Powell

Core has a back.  Improving posture is more than your abdominals.  Especially with our living habits of sitting too much,  waking up the back is very important.  For some,  inviting simple movements of the spine is essential.  Sitting so much can make the back stuck. ...

Tech Neck Needs a Better Back. Online classes w. Lesley A. Powell

Without a good head-tail connection, there will be an impact on your arms.  This August we will explore building better foundations for the neck alignment, the spine and its connection to the arms.  In my studies with teachers of the Alexander technique, Irene Dowd...

Legs Have a Core. Online Mat.Reformer.Parasetter.Lesley A. Powell

How you use your legs affects your core and alignment. It is not enough to have strong leg muscles. Finding how to coordinate and connect the legs to better function will change your spine. As your leg function improves, you will be amazed how it changes the use of...