Pilates Essence - Key Philosophies For An Integrated Workout

Course details

Empoweryour mind and invigorate your body. Whether you are a beginner or an seasoned Pilatespractitioner, you will learnthe key principlesthat drive theworkout. We will delve into the contexts that influence the method. In just anhour-and-a-half, you will strengthen your focusand thrive!

Invigorateyour mind and body.

• Learn classicalPilates mat exercises
• Learn the two "aspects" of yourself
• Improve concentration and awareness
• Practice conscious control

Two routinesto rejuvenateyou from the inside out.

Since Pilates is a system that revitalizes boththe body andthemind, trainingthecoordination andbalanceof the tworequire attention and guidance. Although movement andtechniquescan be emulated, profound strength and dexteritycan only be achieved through understandingand awareness.

Content and Overview

You will learn fromJoseph Pilates' ownwritings inReturn to Life Through Contrology. Then you willbe guidedthrough a workout that focuses on core andbreath.

After that, we will explore theconnection between the mind and the body through the work of another teacher,Timothy Gallwey,authorofThe Inner Game of Tennis. We willdelve intoquieting mind, receiving instructionsand applying conscious control.

Finally, youwill engagethese ideasin a second workout. Youwillreactivate the entirebody and enliven yourspine. Thisroutinewill leave you feelingintegrated.

This course adherestothe classical approachofPilates withadditional warm-up and preparatory exercises suitable for practitioners ofall levels. The two"Exercise Collections"areapproximately 20 minutes each.

Although theyare identical in movement sequence, theverbal instructions vary and they aim to challenge the mind and integrate the body in contrasting anddistinctways. Upon learningto control movement, beobservant andconcentrate, you will stand poised, move inagility and thinkclearly.

It is quoted that Joseph Pilates said, there is no hope for world peace if the members of the United Nations cannot do my first five mat exercises.