Principles of Pilates

When Joseph Pilates first developed his method, he didn’t call it Pilates  — he named it Contrology . The name itself reveals the essence of his vision: a discipline built on the principle of control  — control of the body through the mind, and of movement through conscious awareness. In Contrology, it doesn’t matter how big  or deep  a movement looks from the outside. What truly matters is how  it is performed. Every motion, no matter how subtle, should be executed with prec

When Joseph Pilates developed his original mat exercises, his aim was far beyond simple fitness. He called his method “Contrology”  — a...

In recent years, social media and fitness marketing have played a significant role in shaping public perceptions of Pilates....

Introduction Think Pilates is all about getting bendier? You’re not alone – many people assume Pilates is just a fancy stretch routine....

On my own body as well as on several clients and fellow fitness enthusiasts, I’ve seen the transformative impact Pilates can have when...