Pilates Poem
March 24, 2009 by Leslie Braverman · Leave a Comment
From one of our lovely students, Lois Brooks. Thanks, Lois!
Thank you for the cards on my birthday
They helped me have a very special day
Thanks for all the help over the years
You all deserve big rousing cheers
My first Pilates teacher was our own Miss Jean
It’s a nasty rumour that she is the queen of mean
Jean taught me the power of breath
While waiting for me to learn she could have read Macbeth
Leslie had me in group classes for a long time
Because of her, my abs are fine
Ms Melanie is from my province of birth
When we get together there is lots of mirth
Carole helps me any time any way
About her assistance I could write an essay
Lisa is a bright morning glory
The fun in her class is a lengthy story
So this little poem is for my favorite Pilates team
You all definitely reign supreme
Singing and Pilates
December 17, 2008 by Leslie Braverman · 2 Comments
I didn’t want to forget to tell you I asked Darcy about Pilates breathing vs. singing breathing. She used to be there on Mondays but now has semi-privates on Thursday so I don’t think you’d see her.
Darcy said Pilates breathing and singing breathing is the same except for some funneling of the ribs. So there is some rib stuff, but otherwise it’s the same. Darcy Dillon teaches the Thomas Blaylock Method and it’s made a huge difference for my voice, but it also made it easier for me to understand Pilates breathing.
take care,
Cynthia