Return to Life Through ContrologyRavenio Books, 2011 - 97 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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... muscles of the body, suppleness of the limbs, and functioning of vital organs and endocrine glands; it also clarifies the mind and develops the will. So it is with great pleasure that I endorse Joseph H. Pilates' work, and hope it will ...
... muscles of the body, suppleness of the limbs, and functioning of vital organs and endocrine glands; it also clarifies the mind and develops the will. So it is with great pleasure that I endorse Joseph H. Pilates' work, and hope it will ...
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... muscles, but rather more rationally to the uniform development of our bodies as a whole—keeping all our organs as nearly as possible in their naturally normal condition so that we may not only be in a better position to earn our daily ...
... muscles, but rather more rationally to the uniform development of our bodies as a whole—keeping all our organs as nearly as possible in their naturally normal condition so that we may not only be in a better position to earn our daily ...
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... muscles of our spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you ... muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties,
... muscles of our spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you ... muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties,
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... MUSCLES SHOULD OBEY OUR WILL. REASONABLY, OUR WILL SHOULD NOT BE DOMINATED BY THE REFLEX ACTIONS OF OUR MUSCLES. When brain cells are developed, the mind too is developed. Teachers start with sense organs. Contrology begins with mind ...
... MUSCLES SHOULD OBEY OUR WILL. REASONABLY, OUR WILL SHOULD NOT BE DOMINATED BY THE REFLEX ACTIONS OF OUR MUSCLES. When brain cells are developed, the mind too is developed. Teachers start with sense organs. Contrology begins with mind ...
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... muscles is brain-building.” Guiding. Principles. of. Contrology. Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull, boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily “ad nauseum.” Neither does it demand your joining a gymnasium nor the purchasing of ...
... muscles is brain-building.” Guiding. Principles. of. Contrology. Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull, boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily “ad nauseum.” Neither does it demand your joining a gymnasium nor the purchasing of ...
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Abdomen drawn Back locked Begin INHALING SLOWLY Bend head forward bloodstream breathing CAUTIONS Pose 2—Keep Chin touches chest Contrology exercises downward Pose elbows EXHALE fatigue flat on mat floor g floor NOTE Repeat floor Pose foregoing exercise five foregoing exercise six foregoing exercise three forward and downward hands high as possible hips INHALE QUICKLY INHALE SLOWLY Pose 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 SLOWLY NOTE Repeat spine straight backward Stretch legs close Stretch toes pointed Swing Take position illustrated touch mat touching body Twist body unroll upward and backward vertebra