Pilates Essence - How Pilates Disrupted Fitness

Course details

Invigorate your mind. Rejuvenate your body. Whether you are a beginner or an seasoned Pilates practitioner, you will learn the genius of Pilates that was deemed "ahead of his time". This course takes you behind the scene through the method's history in revealing its brilliance. In just about an hour, you will uncover the amazing innovation inside a system of exercise that will leave you truly revived. 

Invigorate your mind and rejuvenate your body

• Learn Pilates history through modern day context
• Apply "disruption" to Joseph Pilates' innovations
• Practice step-by-step exercise techniques

An innovative routine that truly revives

Since Pilates' "technology" was considered "underground" in his lifetime, many ideas were filtered and not applied. Today, important aspects are revealed. Based on the inventor's techniques, we will practice the exercises fully with body and mind. 

Content and Overview

You will learn from Joseph Pilates' own teaching from Return to Life Through Contrology. We will apply Clayton Christensen's idea of "disruption" to reveal context. A historical perspective discloses the inventor's mindset and motivation. To understand Pilates significance is to truly benefit. 

We will consider the influences of Pilates and the circumstances that prevented the method from flourishing in Pilates' lifetime. Then we will explore how the method "broke the mold" and shifted fitness.

Finally, you will be guided through a workout that is founded on natural movement, autonomy and empowerment.

Testimonials

"Emmie's courses are always interesting and out-of-the-box" ~Linda M.

"I enjoyed the class. It's calming and effective". ~David G.