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Aliesa George

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Main Areas
Pilates, the Mind-Body Connection, Stress-Management, Whole-Body Health
Best Sellers
Fantastic Feet! Exercises to Strengthen the Ankles, Arches & Toes (Book), Centerworks Pilates - Foot Fitness Kit, Basic Pilates Matwork - Flowing Fun (CD/MP3), Beginner-Intermediate Pilates Matwork - Gearing Up (CD/MP3), Intermediate Pilates Matwork - Flowing Fitness Challenge (CD/MP3), Posture Principles for Health (Workbook & DVD), Tips & Tricks for a Stress-Free Life (e-book), Centerworks Pilates Institute - Training Manuals - Set of 8 books (The Reformer, The Cadillac, The Chairs, The Barrels, Supplemental Exercises, Basic Matwork, Intermediate Matwork, Advanced Matwork), Theme of the Day - Teaching Strategies for Customer Retention
Career Focus
Author, Pilates Expert - teacher & workshop presenter
Affiliation
President, Centerworks Pilates Institute

Aliesa George established Centerworks® Pilates in 1994. She received her initial Pilates training & certification through The Pilates Studio, New York, NY. Additional Matwork & Concentration 101 certifications were completed though The Physical/Mind Institute in Santa Fe, NM.

Aliesa has a degree in Modern Dance from Texas Christian University, is a Gold-Certified as a Pilates Teacher through the Pilates Method Alliance, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Leader, and is certified as a teacher of Bigu Qigong for weight-loss, weight-management by the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. Aliesa George has been teaching movement techniques for over 25 years. Author of Fantastic Feet! and other educational resources, she is committed to helping students & teachers develop their belief in unlimited potential and positive change. For details visit www.CenterworksPilates.com

Free Articles & Book Excerpts

Get Your Fantastic Feet in Action

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_13.shtml

Breathing Basics

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_1.shtml

The Pilates Scoop

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_2.shtml

Mastering Movement of the Spine - The Roll Up

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_3.shtml

Mastering Movement of the Spine - Rotation

http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2006/04/11/mastering-movement-of-the-spine-rotation/

Mastering Movement of the Spine - Extension

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_6.shtml

The Thinking Body - Hip Flexion

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_4.shtml

Work, Release, and Brain Training

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_12.shtml

The Benefits of the Iliopsoas Muscle to Pilates - Part 1

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_9.shtml

The Benefits of the Iliopsoas Muscle to Pilates - Part 2

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/artman/publish/article_14.shtml

Free Audio & Video Samples

How to Keep Customers for Life (Pilates Professionals)

http://www.centerworks.com/keep-customers-for-life/

Aliesa George Audio & Video Programs

Basic Pilates Matwork - Flowing Fun (CD/MP3)

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/audio.html

Beginner-Intermediate Pilates - Gearing Up (CD/MP3)

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/audio.html

Intermediate Pilates Matwork - Flowing Fitness Challenge (CD/MP3

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/audio.html

Posture Principles for Health (Workbook/DVD)

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/audio.html

Aliesa George Books

Fantastic Feet! Exercises to Strengthen the Ankles, Arches, and Toes

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Posture Principles for Health (Workbook/DVD)

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Theme of the Day - Teaching Strategies for Customer Retention

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - Basic Matwork Manual

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - Intermediate Matwork Manual

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - Advanced Matwork Manual

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - The Reformer

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - The Cadillac

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - The Chairs

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - The Barrels

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Centerworks Pilates - Supplemental Exercises

http://www.centerworkspilates.com/literature.html

Articles by this expert

SelfGrowth articles and saved writing connected to this expert.

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Pilates Tips: How To Do The Side Plank Exercise Safely

Focusing your mind and body on great technique is of utmost importance to properly execute the Pilates Side Plank exercise. While the Side Plank helps improve upper body strength, it can also be the reason for shoulder pain or injury if done improperly. It is imperative to use correct functional shoulder mechanics during the transition to lift up into the Side Plank and even up to lowering the body back down to the mat safely and to avoid unnecessary injuries. 3 BENEFITS OF THE PILATES SIDE PLANK EXERCISE: 1. Improves Balance to Support the Bodyr

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Pilates Exercise Tips To Strengthen the Body for Side Plank

Pilates Exercise Tips To Strengthen the Body for Side Plankr Here are some suggestions and recommended Pilates exercises to help strengthen the shoulders and develop strong core support for a successful Side Plank exercise. The Side Plank exercise is a higher intermediate or advanced exercise in a Pilates Mat work. in his book Return to Life, Joseph Pilates calls this exercise the “Side Bend.”

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Core Training: Do You Really Know Which Muscles Make Up Your Core?

Tips for Getting Started Improving Core Strength for Functional Movement To enjoy a healthy and active life using your core to support the body and develop effective functional movement habits is essential to help reduce back problems, improve body mechanics, increase strength, mobility and support. Whether your goal is to enhance sports performance, or just enjoy an adequate amount of fitness for a happy life, learning to find and use your core muscles and incorporate core training exercises into your workouts can help ensure great whole-body health.

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“TUNING-IN” Health Improvement Tips to Improve Functional Movement

Health improvement covers a lot of different things. Yet it all sums up your wellness goals, whether it’s for a better body, fitness, diet & nutrition, managing stress, or any other important part of staying healthy it’s important to find simple strategies to better take care of your body and have a healthy life.

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Simple Strategies To Get Relief from Foot Pain

When your feet hurt, it becomes impossible to maintain an active life. Simple tasks such as walking, running, or even riding a bike can be intolerable. When our feet ache, our workouts stop and it’s difficult to think about anything else! All you want is for your foot pain to go away so you can get your pain-free feet back and resume your normal happy and active life.

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Foot Care Tips: The Seated Heel Lift Exercise

A Simple Foot Fitness Exercise To Help Your Heels & Improve The Alignment of Your Feetrnr

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5 Quick Tips For A Great Roll Up Exercise In Pilates Matwork!

How to Improve Ab Strength and Increase the Flexibility of your Back for the Roll Uprnr

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Pilates Breathing: Secrets To A Healthy Spine, Less Neck Pain and Better Posture

Are your current breathing practices helping you stay fit, or contributing to back pain, shoulder pain or neck pain? Do you know if your current breathing habits are helping your posture or only making it worse?

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Pilates Workout Tips & Fundamental Exercises To Help Improve Upper Back Mobility for a Great 100’s Curl

The past few weeks I have been working with my Pilates clients with a goal of assisting them enhance the curl and bend of the upper back for The Hundred. I’ve also been focused on improving articulation of the upper back for the Roll Up, Teaser and Neck Pull - These are not easy exercises for most beginner and some intermediate level Pilates clients.

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Pilates Workout Tips for Healthy, Well Balanced Shoulders

Pilates Workout Tips for Healthy, Well Balanced Shoulders • Have You Ever Experienced A Painful Arm or Shoulder Injury?r • Are Your Shoulders Ever Hiked Up By Your Ears?r • Do You Carry Tension or Stress in Your Neck and Upper Back? It’s no surprise that a lot of people these days are dealing with one, or several of these shoulder problems. To hold our vertical human posture we have a couple of options - excellent core support and good posture, or the reliance on our deltoids, upper traps, and shoulders to support us!

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Different Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork

Different Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork One of the most difficult challenges when doing the Pilates Mat work Side Leg Series exercises is keeping the body completely still while swinging the leg. Many of the Pilates Mat exercises that are done before you get to the Side Leg series (with your abs in and back on the mat) will help you prepare to lie balanced on your side and still be able to hold a solid position and strong core! The Pilates side leg series exercises have numerous useful benefits, here are just a few:

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Understanding Functional Movement

Understanding Functional Movement Functional Movement is the ability to move your body efficiently by utilizing the right muscle groups to move the bones in an effortless, pain-free range of motion. Perfecting bio-mechanically efficiency with everything you do, regardless of whether it’s for competitive sports, general fitness, or everyday life activities, is crucial for preserving a healthy, sound body and preventing injury.

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Centerworks Pilates

Centerworks Pilates is a great resource for everything Pilates! "How-to" books, Pilates Matwork CD/MP3's, Pilates teacher-education, & student workshops. Find great products and free articles to inspire mind-body wellness and a healthy lifestyle at www.Centerworks.com

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Centerworks Pilates

http://www.centerworkspilates.com

Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Aliesa George

I am committed to helping people develop their belief in unlimited potential and positive change, by increasing awareness through mind, body, and movement.

"What you Believe, You CAN Achieve." Our thoughts create the actions that lead us to success. Whether it's in fitness, business, or life we create our own destiny. Having the awareness of the positive forces necessary to re-shape our selves and our environment is the first step on the path to reaching our goals. Sometimes we get in our own way, and it's difficult to "see" what we have the potential to become, create, and achieve.

My goal is to inspire others to think, learn, and grow-by lighting the path and teaching the personal steps needed to achieve success for revelation and evolution into a healthier, happier life.

Contacting Aliesa George

Aliesa George, www.Centerworks.com 316-265-9700

How to get started

For more information about my books & products that can help improve your healthy life - please visit http://www.centerworkspilates.com/store.html

For information about the e-course "Tips & Tricks for a Stress-Free Life" visit www.StressManagementHelp.com

If you are interested in hosting a wellness workshop please use the contact form at http://www.centerworkspilates.com/contact.html and include the best days & times to reach you.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest in my products and services. I know that you will enjoy amazing success.

Peace & Blessings!

Aliesa George

Other highlights

Strongly recommend two other Foot products to compliment your copy of Fantastic Feet! First - get a Centerworks Pilates Foot Fitness Kit. Second - Yamuna Foot Savers are great.

You'll find both these products at www.Centerworks.com/store

Good Health Starts from the Ground UP! Enjoy....