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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... discharging through the 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.
... discharging through the 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.
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... muscle fibre of our bodies, particularly to the very important capillaries which ordinarily are rarely ever fully stimulated once we have reached adulthood. As a heavy rainstorm freshens the water of a sluggish or stagnant stream and ...
... muscle fibre of our bodies, particularly to the very important capillaries which ordinarily are rarely ever fully stimulated once we have reached adulthood. As a heavy rainstorm freshens the water of a sluggish or stagnant stream and ...
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... muscles into greater activity. Soon the entire body is abundantly charged with fresh oxygen, a fact which makes itself instantly known as the revitalized blood reaches the tips of your fingers and toes similarly as the heat generated by ...
... muscles into greater activity. Soon the entire body is abundantly charged with fresh oxygen, a fact which makes itself instantly known as the revitalized blood reaches the tips of your fingers and toes similarly as the heat generated by ...
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... instructions exactly as indicated down to the very smallest detail. There IS a reason! Contrology is not a system of haphazard exercises designed to produce only bulging muscles. Just to the contrary, it was conceived and.
... instructions exactly as indicated down to the very smallest detail. There IS a reason! Contrology is not a system of haphazard exercises designed to produce only bulging muscles. Just to the contrary, it was conceived and.
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... muscles and ligaments so that your body will be as supple as that of a cat and not muscular like that of the body of ... muscles. The nearest approach to this ideal is found in all-round swimming and fancy diving. Walking, the only ...
... muscles and ligaments so that your body will be as supple as that of a cat and not muscular like that of the body of ... muscles. The nearest approach to this ideal is found in all-round swimming and fancy diving. Walking, the only ...
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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