Warrenton Yoga and Pilates

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PRINCIPLE 6 (FINAL PRINCIPLE OF PILATES)

FLOW: Dynamic fluid movement makes Pilates different from other exercise techniques. Smoothness and evenly flowing movement go hand and hand, assisting the connections (or transitions) between movements. An exercise should have a specific place where it begins and ends, with a seamless middle of precise motion emphasizing grace and control. Don’t allow jerky or quick movements.

PRINCIPLE 5 (OF THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES)

BREATHING: Pilates calls for complete, thorough and purposeful inhalation and exhalation. Conscious breathing and specific breathing patterns assist in movement by focusing the attention and direction of the body and by delivering oxygen to the muscles being used.

PRINCIPLE 4 (OF THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES)

PRECISION: Movement precision builds on concentration. Precision is achieved by clearly moving, directing and placing the body and its parts. Realize that every movement has a purpose and every cue is important to the success of the movement.

PRINCIPLE 3 (OF THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES)

CONCENTRATION: The mind-body connection is at the very core of Pilates, during each movement, stay aware, not only of the moving body part, but what the rest of the body is doing as well.

PRINCIPLE 2 (OF THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES)

CONTROL: In Pilates, control is essential to the quality of every movement. The underlying assumption is that exercise motions and movements performed without control can lead to injury, but exercises performed with control produce positive results.

PRINCIPLE 1 (OF THE 6 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES)

CENTERING: In Pilates, all movements originate from the center of the body, which is located in the pelvis, just below the navel (inside). From our center we support out spine and major organs, strengthen the back and improve alignment and posture.

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Did you know…Pilates offers surprisingly bone-building benefits. Bone, like muscle, is dynamic tissue and responds to resistance and weight-bearing activities. Resistance in a Pilates workout comes from apparatus springs and resistance bands.

“Pilates keeps me doing all the things I love to do. Without the flexibility, strength and balance work I get during each Pilates session, I wouldn’t be able to continue in my profession as an equine veterinarian, continue to compete in horse shows, or continue to do all the physical activities I enjoy so much. I am going to do Pilates as long as I can.”

~Helen P

DID YOU KNOW… Practicing Pilates integrates both the mind and the body to allow you to work toward a specific goal, including rehabilitating from and preventing injuries.

Pilates puts your mind through a practice of control, concentration and focus, and your body through a challenging physical workout. From improved flexibility and posture, enhanced muscular strength and stabilization of the spine, Pilates helps one and all!

"You are only as young as your spine is flexible."

- Joseph Pilates