Dana Dlugosz not only teaches Pilates here at Mind Your Body in NYC, but also maintains an active professional dance career in Phildelphia.

Dana’s work ethic and energy as a Pilates trainer allow her to excel at both Dance and Pilates. Dana recently performed in  Miro Dance Theater’s production of Punch at the Phildelphia International Festival of the arts.

Dana teaches her Pilates classes with an eye on alignment and precision. She choreographs her privates and classes to give a full body workout.

“Dana does a great job integrating weight training into her class, thus putting extra emphasis on the arms and legs” – Blakely

We think Dana is great! Did you have an excellent experience in a class or private with Dana? We’d love to hear your feedback.

Gail says, “these Beyond Yoga tights feel so comfortable. I love that I can move in them! The tops look great and feel great also!”

Skills for Pilates, that is! Deborah Lessen’s Visual Assessment workshop held yesterday at Bodies in Balance Pilates studio yesterday was, as expected, chock full of information! Deb has “mad” assessment skills and she claims, Carola Trier, her teacher and descendant of Joseph Pilates, taught this way. She says, “While teaching, you were constantly assessing but not teaching your client anatomy, but teaching them how to move well and efficient.” Teaching how to strengthen muscles from their shortest length to the longest.
This is demonstrated well in the Side Bend on the Reformer where the exercise begins at rest and the body has to move with strategy to get up to the end result of the long side plank position. The body has to fire up certain muscle patterning to do this correctly.

I feel so lucky that my training is with Deborah Lessen, independent and straight from the source of what Joseph Pilates intended!

In Good Health,
Gail

Today marks the anniversary of the date former Mayor Guiliani signed the bill to close the landfills on Staten Island NY.  Being from Staten Island, NY, this report caught my attention.
Either way, people are up in arms because it costs money to get rid of the mounds of trash each week or is stinking up our landfills.
NPR stated today that the best thing we can do is eliminate the amount of trash we produce.
I personally try to eliminate using paper, paper coffee cups;  I never take a mound of napkins with a food or beverage purchase, never allow for double bagging or paper bags with purchases  and have purchased eco friendly “to go” coffee containers for people.
What are you doing on your part? I could only imagine doing your part can be contagious. Please share…

In good health,
Gail

MYB Instructor, Melissa Ullom, starred last week in Parsons Dance performance of  “Remember Me” in Colorado last week. She got a wonderful review which can be read by clicking the link below!

http://www.worlddancereviews.com/dance/found.php?x=374

The physical study of Pilates and yoga is the perfect training ground and metaphor for transcending obstacles and for gaining vision. There is real meaning in a dedicated movement practice; how does your life reflect this?

I just wanted to write and tell you how happy I am to be able to afford three classes during a week.  These unlimited passes have been wonderful and I am seeing such a difference in my body! – Casey

You are my energy healer. You made it better. I love you.  - Susan

March Class Special is Here!

Enjoy our Multi-Class Package: 12 classes with 30 days of activation.

Online Price: $240 (all scheduling must be done online)

In Studio: $250

*Classes must be canceled 24-hours in advance to avoid being charged

Gail – so wonderful to train with you. You are so effective, encouraging and joyful in your  approach (the gyro movements were hilarious!). -Evan, MYB client

Calling ALL Men!
Want to gain strong legs for the slopes? Rotate your spine better for your golf game? Find your core beyond a sit-up?
Gail is going to target the men out there! Coming up! Strong Men! Pilates is helping many men do other sports better. Golf, baseball, basketball, ski, board…Pilates for men is where it’s at!
TUESDAYS 6:30PM will soon be FOR THE BOYS! Start Tonight! in Gail’s Reformer class 6:30! Be there! She guarantees a success story for you!

To help you reach your fitness goals in 2011, Mind Your Body is offering a 30-day Unlimited Class Package for $250. Happy New Year!

Thank you for making it possible for Mind Your Body Pilates to give back to our New York City community. This holiday season, Mind Your Body has donated to The Bowery Mission and City Harvest. With your help, we are providing a little extra comfort to those in need. Check out our charities!

The Bowery Mission

City Harvest

We at Mind Your Body find this great debate about the  ”Take Back Yoga” movement very interesting. What are your thoughts?

Hindu Group Stirs a Debate Over Yoga’s Soul

A small foundation has generated buzz with a campaign asserting that “Hinduism has lost control of the brand.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/nyregion/28yoga.html?_r=1

This GYROTONIC video was so inspiring to me. I am happy to share the joy of this movement with you. Enjoy!

Juliu Horvath Speaks of GYROTONIC and Movement

Were you moved? Please Share.

It is no wonder that Deborah Lessen was honored at this year’s Pilates Method Alliance Conference. One of the founders and strengths behind the PMA.  Deborah has dedicated much of the past several years to furthering Pilates education, awareness and community.
I find her teaching to be educational for fitness and kinesiology. Her subtle approach is right on every time. I have been teaching Pilates for over fifteen years and have been training with Deborah for five.  I learn something deeper in my practice every session. Deborah has enhanced my instruction and understanding of the Pilates method in a way to make it accessible to most people, regardless of fitness ability or physical limitations.
I am honored to work with Deborah Lessen, a master in the Art of Pilates!!
Thank you, Deborah Lessen!!
http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org

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