On Pilates
'Pilates not only offers a bridge between mind and body, between everyday life and optimal performance, between rehabilitation and healthy movement; it also offers a system that, when used to its full potential, can enhance every aspect of life.
Pilates, in other words, is for anyone and everyone. (Rael Isacowitz, in 'Pilates', 2006)
Great quote, but what will I actually be doing in class?!
Yes, I love that quote. And good question. Thank you.
In class, you can expect...
- to be performing a series of exercises from standing, seated, and lying positions.
- the exercises will be based on the original 34 exercises developped by Joseph Pilates.
- to perform each exercise for around 3 minutes (or a little more, if Lucy's feeling cruel...)
- to be given instructions on how to align your body correctly.
- to be constantly reminded to breathe!
- to use small Pilates equipment (blocks, balls, bands) to support and challenge your practice.
- to receive individualised corrections to help you to improve your practice.
- to gain knowledge about the Pilates system and your own body that you can take away and use.
- to work to a level that challenges you, but NEVER hurts.
Want to know more about the history of Pilates?
Check out these sites:
http://www.pilatesfoundation.com/pilates/the-history-of-pilates/
