The Six Principles Of Pilates - Control

I feel as though this is one of the most important principles in Pilates, considering Joseph Pilates himself originally called the method Contrology!

He wrote “Through Contrology you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then through proper repetition of it’s exercises you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your subconscious activities.”

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The Six Principles Of Pilates - Concentration

This is one of the key principles of Pilates, a method developed by a man lightyears ahead of his time. Who stated “this very rapidly progressing world with its ever-increasing faster tempo of living demands that we be physically fit and alert in order that we may succeed in the unceasing race with keen competition which rewards the ‘go-getters’ but bypasses the ‘no-getters’.”

He wrote these words in 1945! He could see that our world was increasing pace and we were struggling to keep up. Now more than ever I believe this to be true.

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