Pilates' Return to Life Through ContrologyPresentation Dynamics, 1998 - 93 pages First published in 1945, this new printing of the first major publication by Joseph H. Pilates and William J. Miller details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that currently sustain a world-wide revolution in fitness strategies and exercise techniques. Readers will learn the original 34 exercises that Pilates taught to his students, many of whom have become exercise gurus in their own right. These carefully designed exercises are the result of decades of scientific study, experimentation and research into the variety of physical ills that upset the balance of body and mind. In this book, readers will learn the exercises that Joseph Pilates recommended to accompany the basic advice regarding posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility, and physical education. |
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Page 13
... lungs . To breathe correctly you must completely exhale and inhale , always trying very hard to " squeeze " every atom of impure air from your lungs in much the same manner that you would wring every drop of water from a wet cloth ...
... lungs . To breathe correctly you must completely exhale and inhale , always trying very hard to " squeeze " every atom of impure air from your lungs in much the same manner that you would wring every drop of water from a wet cloth ...
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... lungs so effectively by driving out the impure air and forcing in the pure air as you " roll " and " unroll . " Indefatigably and conscientiously practice breathing until the art of correct breathing becomes habitual , automatic and ...
... lungs so effectively by driving out the impure air and forcing in the pure air as you " roll " and " unroll . " Indefatigably and conscientiously practice breathing until the art of correct breathing becomes habitual , automatic and ...
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... lungs , overcrowds other vital organs , rounds the back , and throws you off the balance created by poising the weight of your body on the balls of your feet . If you will faithfully follow the instructions , beginning with the ...
... lungs , overcrowds other vital organs , rounds the back , and throws you off the balance created by poising the weight of your body on the balls of your feet . If you will faithfully follow the instructions , beginning with the ...
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Abdomen drawn Arms stretched Back locked backward until shoulder Begin inhaling slowly Bend head forward bloodstream CAUTIONS Pose Chin touches chest Contrology exercises elbows entire body resting EXHALE EXHALE QUICKLY fatigue flat on mat floor g foregoing exercise five foregoing exercise six foregoing exercise three forward and downward Grasp hands high as possible hips Joseph Pilates Keep arms Keep body rigid Keep head left leg forward legs upward Lie flat line with body lungs mat or floor mental mind Move legs movements muscles palms physical fitness Pose 2 Pose Pose 4 NOTE position illustrated Pose position Repeat pressed firmly Raise legs Repeat the foregoing resting on mat result Return to Pose right angle position right arm rolling shoulder blades lock spine straight backward straight line Stretch arms shoulder-wide Stretch legs close Stretch toes pointed Swing Take position illustrated Thrust chest touching body Twist body unroll upward and backward vertebra