Today we are featuring my friend Sarah Powell! This Equity actor and a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT) and I discuss all things pilates and mental health through quarantine. From the pilates apparatus equipment to mat work, to working through injuries, virtual fitness, finding what you need in your tiny space, charities that can make a difference and a world a better place, and diving into her newest project, coined as "Pilates for a Cause", teaching pilates mat via Zoom. All classes are donation base and 50% goes towards her charity of the week. She does extensive research and an email blast on the charity weekly. Tune in for all the details!
Follow Sarah Powell:
Instagram: @pilateswithsarahpowell
"I instantly, not only wanted to give by offering classes, but also give to charities. At that point with Covid and even today, we still don't know that much about it. So many people hurting from it, so many people have lost family members, people have lost jobs they can't afford groceries, the can't afford rent. So instantly I wanted to figure out, how can I help and how can I also still teach pilates... At this point we have given to 27 charities and we've raised just about $3000 dollars... It's been important for me to give back to people for their health, but it's also been important to me to be giving to causes. And also to use our platforms to educate clients and friends and strangers and anyone who comes across it, not only what is pilates, but what is happening in the world and how can we make a difference. So you don't have to feel guilty on spending some money towards taking care of yourself, and to take a fitness class, and to spend your time on you. You can be doing that, and giving to an amazing charity." ~Sarah Powell
Virtual Pilates Classes:
Open Level ~ Tuesday & Thursday 6PM (EST)
Advance Class ~ Fluctuates weekly
**Class Schedule drops every Sunday on Instagram
Bio:
This Equity actor and a Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT), was born and raised in Pensacola, FL. She is an honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy (Classical Voice), then graduated summa cum laude from NYU with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (Music Theatre) and a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology. While pursuing her theatrical career in NYC (12 years strong!), she certified in Pilates mat with all equipment and Core Align, through Pilates Academy International, Balanced Body, Equinox and National Pilates Certification Program. You can find Sarah teaching at Equinox privately and in group fitness as a Senior Pilates Instructor as well as teaching courses for the Equinox Pilates Institute Comprehensive Training Program. During quarantine, she began "Pilates for a Cause" charity classes!
Some Charities Sarah has raised money for:
Food Bank NYC, Meals on Wheels, Save the Children, No Kid Hungry, The Actors Fund, The Okra Project, NAACP, Equal Justice Initiative, Covenant House, Marsha P. Johnson Institute, Black Girls Code, Brown Girls do Ballet, and many more to come!
** The Book I recommended:
"The Definitive Book of Body Language"
#1 International Bestseller
Authors: Allan & Barbara Pease
National Tap Dance Day (Youtube Video) - Choreographed by Kurtis Overby
