What is the Lee Pilates Method?
Hi, my name is Lee Vallely, and I am the founder of the Lee Pilates Method. As an athlete and a Master Pilates teacher with a background and degree in dance, I’ve applied my 30 years in professional movement conditioning to form what I believe is a powerful methodology. Now, I’ve opened up my own private studio to combine my expertise into my unique practice: The Lee Pilates Method.
The Lee Pilates Method is a combination of Pilates, dance, and athletic conditioning. This incorporates neuro-muscular reeducation and proper breath control.
Posture and Exercises
The reformer is an iconic and signature piece of the Pilates equipment inventory. Its origins come from Joe Pilates who developed the reformer in a …
You may have heard the term “pelvic floor” in Pilates training. The pelvic floor is located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone, spanning …
My passion for understanding the anatomy of movement science and biomechanics has distinguished my career and Pilates method over the years. This is especially true …
Pilates concepts
Pilates equipment is a signature component of the Pilates methodology. The equipment originated from founder Joseph Pilates’ rehabilitation work in internment camps during WWI. He …
In Pilates, the core, or “powerhouse” as referred to by Joseph Pilates , is the origin of all movement. The muscles of the core …
Have you ever wondered why you don’t have a flat belly even though you are always doing crunches? Chances are you aren’t recruiting the right …
When my clients ask, “What is Pilates?” I define it as a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, posture, and mental awareness. …
It’s not what you do. It’s how you do it. This is the philosophy the Lee Pilates Method was founded upon. That’s why I recommend …
Have you heard of the term lateral breathing in Pilates? Lateral breathing, also called intercostal breathing, is a pattern of breath that allows the abdominal …