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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... spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you will faithfully perform your Contrology exercises regularly only four times a week for just three months as outlined in RETURN TO LIFE ...
... spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you will faithfully perform your Contrology exercises regularly only four times a week for just three months as outlined in RETURN TO LIFE ...
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... spine exactly in imitation of a wheel rolling forward and backward. Vertebra by vertebra try to “roll” and “unroll” as suggested. It is this very action of “rolling” and “unrolling” that cleanses your lungs so effectively by driving out ...
... spine exactly in imitation of a wheel rolling forward and backward. Vertebra by vertebra try to “roll” and “unroll” as suggested. It is this very action of “rolling” and “unrolling” that cleanses your lungs so effectively by driving out ...
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... spine is composed of 26 vertebrae. Each vertebra is separated from the other by intervertebral cartilage. This cartilage acts as a cushion to absorb the shock of sudden jars, reduces friction to a minimum, and gives the spine its.
... spine is composed of 26 vertebrae. Each vertebra is separated from the other by intervertebral cartilage. This cartilage acts as a cushion to absorb the shock of sudden jars, reduces friction to a minimum, and gives the spine its.
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... spine throughout life. If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young. Because of poor posture, practically 95 per cent of our population suffers from varying degrees of spinal ...
... spine throughout life. If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young. Because of poor posture, practically 95 per cent of our population suffers from varying degrees of spinal ...
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Joseph H. Pilates, William John Miller. surely restore the spine to its normal at-birth position with its correspondingly increased flexibility. At the same time you are completely emptying and refilling your lungs to their full capacity ...
Joseph H. Pilates, William John Miller. surely restore the spine to its normal at-birth position with its correspondingly increased flexibility. At the same time you are completely emptying and refilling your lungs to their full capacity ...
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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