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[William ODonnell]

Does anyone in the NYC area know where one can take swimming lessons in a setting conducive to our needs?
Thanks in advance

--- On Tue, 4/7/09, Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Lilyth Berlin <nefamphetamine at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] pilates
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 2:48 PM
> In my quest to lead a healthier
> existance, I learned about many forms
> of exercise, pilates being very high on my list. I found
> that,
> although I have some useful vision, a class setting was
> more stressful
> than anything else. Luckily, I happened to mention my
> interest to a
> good friend of mine.  As it turned out, she had
> partnered with a
> pilates instructor here in NYC to make an hour-long pilates
> program
> some time ago. It is just perfect for the blind in that
> it’s
> completely accessible. If any one is interested, I’ve
> gotten
> permission to pass along her number so that you may speak
> to her
> directly. Feel free to contact me off-list and I’ll get
> you on your
> way.
> 
> On 4/5/09, Jennifer Boylan <jaboylan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Hi Ashley!  I had an experience with pilates for
> a few months but it was
> > under ideal circumstances.  One of the
> high-partial seniors at the blind
> > center had taken classes at the community
> college.  She then returned and
> > had sessions with all interested twice a week for an
> hour at the blind
> > center.  She knew the techniques and could
> explain them well.  Also, we had
> > a sighted volunteer on hand to quickly show us the
> correct positioning if
> > the instructions weren't totally clear.  After a
> time or two, we had the
> > movements memorized and could proceed smoothly. 
> The class was geared
> > towards the elderly, not too fast or strenuous, but I
> felt I gained some
> > benefit from it.  If you can't get an instructor
> to be more descriptive,
> > maybe someone else from the class would show you moves
> before or after the
> > session.  Hope it works out for you--if not, I'm
> sure you'll find something
> > else great to try!  Jennifer
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Ashley Bramlett
> > <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>wrote:
> >
> >> Hi all,
> >>
> >> Tell me about your experience with pilates. 
> What is the pace of the
> >> class?
> >>  What muscles are used and what is the
> purpose?  I am refering to pilates
> >> mat exercises.  You can do pilates on a
> device named the reformer.  But
> >> that
> >> is different.  What benefits did you get from
> class?
> >> How helpful was the instructor?
> >>
> >> I am considering taking it at my health
> club.  They offer them as a part
> >> of
> >> the membership.  They also offer private
> lessons for an additional fee.
> >>
> >> The director of group classes raised concerns
> about my ability to grasp
> >> and
> >> do the exercises before they move on.  She
> says pilates is precise and
> >> controlled and they do 6-10 reps of each
> exercise.  and I will not have
> >> much
> >> time to figure out the move.  She says the
> instructors will be of
> >> assistance
> >> but they have to be accessible to other
> participants and keep the class
> >> moving.
> >>
> >> Do you think its doable without previous
> experience?  I really don't want
> >> to get lost; its not worth my time.  The
> director highly suggested I do
> >> private sessions first before the class.  I
> am concerned too.  Without the
> >> benefit of seeing the exercises, I do not know
> whether I'll understand
> >> what
> >> to do.  I will ask them to explain it. 
> But they cannot slow down the
> >> class
> >> for me.
> >> So I am wondering is this someone doubting my
> ability or is this real?  I
> >> know that due to the visual nature and pace of
> some classes, they are
> >> difficult to follow.  I don't know if this is
> one of them.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks for your thoughts.
> >>
> >> Ashley
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> -- 
> Peace, love and empathy,
> 
> Nefertiti
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