| Pilates is a system that was developed by Joseph | | | | perfect movement so that it becomes natural. |
| Pilates. | | | | Control: This is referring to muscle control, from larger |
| Pilates Principles | | | | limbs down to finger positioning. |
| Are not a collection, but also a method developed over | | | | Concentration: This is about concentrating on your |
| eighty years or more. Lots of elements, from yoga to | | | | entire body until complex movements eventually |
| acrobatics are brought together to form the method | | | | become second nature. |
| known as Pilates. | | | | Flowing Movement: Grace of motion over speed. None |
| There are six pilates principles. These are : Centering, | | | | of the exercises are static. This is key to posture and |
| Precision, Control, Concentration, Flowing Movement | | | | suppleness. |
| and Breathing. Pilates uses mind over matter as its | | | | Breathing: In order to charge our bodies with oxygen. |
| central element. This allows the person practicing | | | | This awakens our body and prevents fatigue. Again, |
| pilates to use their body to the greatest advantage. | | | | control is emphasised in breathing, both inhalation and |
| Centering: Known as the large group of muscles in our | | | | exhalation. It should be well co-ordinated with body |
| center. Pilates exercises begin here and flow | | | | movement. Each pilates exercise is accompanied with |
| outwards. | | | | instructions on how to breathe. |
| Precision: The main focus is on doing one precise and | | | | |