Return to Life Through ContrologyRavenio Books, 2021 M04 2 - 148 pages This seminal work, written by the creator of the Pilates method himself, guides you through a series of precisely designed exercises that strengthen the body, enhance flexibility, and promote overall well-being. With detailed instructions and accompanying photographs, Joseph Pilates demonstrates how his innovative approach to fitness can help you achieve a renewed sense of vitality, improve your posture, and gain mastery over your physical and mental health. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this timeless classic is an essential resource for anyone seeking to unlock their body's full potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. |
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... bloodstream the accumulation of fatigue-products created by muscular and mental activities. Your brain clears and your will power functions. Bodily. House-Cleaning. With. Blood. Circulation. This is the equivalent of an “internal shower.” ...
... bloodstream the accumulation of fatigue-products created by muscular and mental activities. Your brain clears and your will power functions. Bodily. House-Cleaning. With. Blood. Circulation. This is the equivalent of an “internal shower.” ...
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... bloodstream with vitally necessary life-giving oxygen. Also the complete exhalation and inhalation of air stimulates all muscles into greater activity. Soon the entire body is abundantly charged with fresh oxygen, a fact which makes ...
... bloodstream with vitally necessary life-giving oxygen. Also the complete exhalation and inhalation of air stimulates all muscles into greater activity. Soon the entire body is abundantly charged with fresh oxygen, a fact which makes ...
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... bloodstream may at first quite naturally and normally result in your experiencing a slight sensation of “lightheadedness,” similar to the effect you might experience were you for the first time to find yourself actively engaged in the ...
... bloodstream may at first quite naturally and normally result in your experiencing a slight sensation of “lightheadedness,” similar to the effect you might experience were you for the first time to find yourself actively engaged in the ...
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... bloodstream can and will carry more and better blood to feed every fibre and tissue of your body. Nor does Contrology err either by over-developing a few muscles at the expense of all others with resulting loss of grace and suppleness ...
... bloodstream can and will carry more and better blood to feed every fibre and tissue of your body. Nor does Contrology err either by over-developing a few muscles at the expense of all others with resulting loss of grace and suppleness ...
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... bloodstream. The latter instance is ideal if your aim is to maintain a smoldering fire without adequate heat instead of a bright, glowing fire to radiate its comforting warmth throughout your house. You have the choice in either case ...
... bloodstream. The latter instance is ideal if your aim is to maintain a smoldering fire without adequate heat instead of a bright, glowing fire to radiate its comforting warmth throughout your house. You have the choice in either case ...
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Abdomen drawn Back locked backward until shoulder Begin INHALING SLOWLY Bend head forward bloodstream breathing CAUTIONS Pose 2-Keep Chin touches chest Contrology exercises downward Pose elbows EXHALE EXHALE QUICKLY fatigue flat on mat floor g floor Pose foregoing exercise five foregoing exercise six foregoing exercise three forward and downward hands high as possible hips INHALE SLOWLY Pose Keep body rigid left arm left leg forward legs upward line with body lungs mat or floor mental mind movements muscles physical fitness Pose 2 position position indicated Pose position NOTE Repeat possible Pose pressed firmly pressed to mat Raise legs Repeat the foregoing resting on mat result Return to Pose right angle position right arm right leg backward right leg forward rolling shoulder blades lock shoulders pressed spine straight backward Stretch legs close Stretch toes pointed Swing Take position illustrated touch mat touching body Twist body unroll upward and backward vertebra