Pregnancy is magical, I've never felt more connected to my body. — Mary Helen Bowers Body Copy Share Image
All of the vintage photos of Ballets Russes are so inspiring. — Mary Helen Bowers Dance Copy Share Image
It's empowering to find a workout that builds strength and grace. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Ballet can be hard on your joints, and when you're on a movie set doing take after take, it can become really… — Mary Helen Bowers Ballet Copy Share Image
I had the opportunity to train with Natalie Portman for 'Black Swan,' and the program we created was intense and involved a… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Carrying a baby is such hard work, I've found that the stronger I am, the better I feel. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Ballet Beautiful is a workout that transforms the body without overtaxing the system or joints. — Mary Helen Bowers Ballet Copy Share Image
I find that healthy eating makes me feel happier, stronger, and more confident. — Mary Helen Bowers Eating Copy Share Image
The key to building long muscle as you swim is stretching arms far ahead of you in the water, sort of like… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
The idea for 'Ballet Baby' started when I was going through my own pregnancy. — Mary Helen Bowers Baby Copy Share Image
I try and get as much sleep as I possibly can, although it's harder with a baby. — Mary Helen Bowers Baby Copy Share Image
Generally speaking, I love a workout that includes stretching and toning exercises for legs and core on the mat paired with ballet-inspired… — Mary Helen Bowers Fitness Copy Share Image
Ballet Beautiful is about finding balance and making fitness a part of your life in a happy, healthy, rewarding way where you… — Mary Helen Bowers Balance Copy Share Image
The changes that your body goes through during pregnancy are so radical, I've really tried to embrace and celebrate my new body,… — Mary Helen Bowers Body Copy Share Image
Ballet opens up the chest and the arms and elongates the body, so you carry yourself straighter. That's so important for a… — Mary Helen Bowers Ballet Copy Share Image
The image of a pregnant woman embracing her figure and really putting it out there can be scary to some people, but… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Sometimes people feel really trapped by the body that they have. Women are told, 'You have this body shape; you're a pear… — Mary Helen Bowers Body Copy Share Image
A lot of fitness has that very masculine energy and drive, and that never worked for me. I want to be challenged.… — Mary Helen Bowers Energy Copy Share Image
I like to think that when you take care of yourself, when you do nice things for yourself, it has a nice… — Mary Helen Bowers Care Copy Share Image
When you're wearing pointe shoes, honestly, they hurt - a lot - every day. — Mary Helen Bowers Day Copy Share Image
I've found the entire process of being pregnant to be such a miraculous, beautiful time. — Mary Helen Bowers Beautiful Copy Share Image
My style is a little '70s and classic old Hollywood. I incorporate a lot of vintage, bohemian blouses paired with a good… — Mary Helen Bowers Blouses Copy Share Image
Ballet is an incredible art, but it can be a bit elitist, which is a really big turn off to me. — Mary Helen Bowers Art Copy Share Image
A simple scoop-neck leotard highlights a ballerina's swanlike neck and elegant posture, both rooted in a powerful core. — Mary Helen Bowers Ballerina Copy Share Image
Ballet Beautiful has made my pregnancy a joy. I've avoided back pain and swelling by keeping my core strong and body moving. — Mary Helen Bowers Ballet Copy Share Image
Ballet targets smaller muscles that you don't often use - instead of working your quads, it works the inside and the back… — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Keep it simple. Layer your leotard with high waisted skinny jeans, legwarmers, and heels or high boots. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
If you don't have the time or money to get to the gym, work out at home. It saves tons of time… — Mary Helen Bowers Exercise Copy Share Image
A calming place, where you can go to escape it all and just focus on your body, is so wonderful to have. — Mary Helen Bowers Body Copy Share Image
For the hair, a few French hairpins and a tortoiseshell clip will dress up any bun! — Mary Helen Bowers Dress Copy Share Image
Making fitness a priority will energize you, make you look and feel better, and help diffuse stress. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
I sometimes wash my face at night with Cetaphil, which I like because it's a really gentle face wash. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
Generally, I snack on lots of fresh fruit and raw nuts, such as almonds. — Mary Helen Bowers Copy Share Image
I train a lot of celebrities, including a lot of women who work for Victoria's Secret as Angels. — Mary Helen Bowers Angels Copy Share Image
Mid-afternoon, I snack on Greek yogurt with nuts or a green juice from Juice Press. — Mary Helen Bowers Food Copy Share Image
For a ballerina, the center of balance is everything - creating a strong center of balance begins with building strong abdominal muscles. — Mary Helen Bowers Balance Copy Share Image
I'll buy a special occasion dress even if I don't know when or where I'll wear it. — Mary Helen Bowers Dress Copy Share Image
