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" I launched Ballet Beautiful not long after finishing at Columbia and met Natalie Portman shortly after. We began training and preparing her for her role in 'Black Swan.' From there, I continued to build and expand the method itself along with the business, always looking for ways to share the workout with others around the world. "

Mary Helen Bowers

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Beautiful

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" Even if you're having a snack, enjoying it in a beautiful teacup or on a lovely plate makes it feel like more of an event. "

" It's not about having a perfectly sculpted figure; it's about feeling healthy, fit, and confident. "

" A lot of fitness is about contractions - you're doing squats, or you're on a bike and your knees are bending but never stretching all the way, so your muscles get strengthened but look short and thick. "

" The idea for 'Ballet Baby' started when I was going through my own pregnancy. "

" Carrying a baby is such hard work, I've found that the stronger I am, the better I feel. "

" Rather than thinking about what not to eat, I like to focus on what I can eat to look and feel my best. "

" Generally, I snack on lots of fresh fruit and raw nuts, such as almonds. "

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" Generally speaking, I love a workout that includes stretching and toning exercises for legs and core on the mat paired with ballet-inspired cardio and Barre exercises to get the heart rate up and take the results to the next level. "

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" My style is a little '70s and classic old Hollywood. I incorporate a lot of vintage, bohemian blouses paired with a good wedge. "