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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... results of our actions, good or bad. As the result of habit or reflex action, we wink, dodge, and operate machines more or less automatically. IDEALLY, OUR MUSCLES SHOULD OBEY OUR WILL. REASONABLY, OUR WILL SHOULD NOT BE DOMINATED BY ...
... results of our actions, good or bad. As the result of habit or reflex action, we wink, dodge, and operate machines more or less automatically. IDEALLY, OUR MUSCLES SHOULD OBEY OUR WILL. REASONABLY, OUR WILL SHOULD NOT BE DOMINATED BY ...
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... resulting sensation of “uplift.” For the first time in many years their minds have been truly awakened. Continued ... results sought, otherwise, there would be no valid reason for your interest in Contrology. Moreover, you must accept ...
... resulting sensation of “uplift.” For the first time in many years their minds have been truly awakened. Continued ... results sought, otherwise, there would be no valid reason for your interest in Contrology. Moreover, you must accept ...
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... result. The human body, fortunately, can withstand more neglect, successfully, than can the complicated machinery of ... results only in hurting ourselves. Schopenhauer, the philosopher, said: “To neglect one's body for any other ...
... result. The human body, fortunately, can withstand more neglect, successfully, than can the complicated machinery of ... results only in hurting ourselves. Schopenhauer, the philosopher, said: “To neglect one's body for any other ...
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... result of your faithfully performing the Contrology exercises. These exercises induce the heart to pump strong and steadily with the result that the bloodstream is forced to carry and discharge more and more of the accumulated debris ...
... result of your faithfully performing the Contrology exercises. These exercises induce the heart to pump strong and steadily with the result that the bloodstream is forced to carry and discharge more and more of the accumulated debris ...
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... 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 rarefied atmosphere high up in the mountains. However ...
... 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 rarefied atmosphere high up in the mountains. However ...
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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