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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... relaxation . Perhaps with some feeling of doubt you ask , " How can I realize such a utopian condition ? At night I am much too tired to go to a gymnasium . " Or , " Isn't it too costly to enroll for a conditioning course in some good ...
... relaxation . Perhaps with some feeling of doubt you ask , " How can I realize such a utopian condition ? At night I am much too tired to go to a gymnasium . " Or , " Isn't it too costly to enroll for a conditioning course in some good ...
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... relaxes itself . Cats as well as other animals acquire this ideal rhythm of motion because they are constantly stretching and relaxing themselves , sharpening their claws , twisting , squirming , turning , climbing , wrestling , and ...
... relaxes itself . Cats as well as other animals acquire this ideal rhythm of motion because they are constantly stretching and relaxing themselves , sharpening their claws , twisting , squirming , turning , climbing , wrestling , and ...
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... relaxation ? So in your very commendable pursuit of all that is implied in the trinity of godlike attributes that only Contrology can offer you , we bid you not good - bye but " au revoir " firmly linked with the sincere wish that your ...
... relaxation ? So in your very commendable pursuit of all that is implied in the trinity of godlike attributes that only Contrology can offer you , we bid you not good - bye but " au revoir " firmly linked with the sincere wish that your ...
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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