The Pilates Principles
1. Mind over matter — create fusion of mind and body, incorporating economy of movement, grace and balance yielding the union of mind and body.
2. Breathing — Performed properly and effectively requires concentration, control and precision reducing tension in the upper neck and shoulders and maintains engagement of the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
4. Centering — the large group of muscles in the center of the body including the abdomen, lower back, hips and buttock support activities of everyday living; they are the “CORE.”
5. Concentration — Focus on your body, building on small delicate fundamental movements and controlled breathing.
6. Control — Every exercise is performed with utmost control of all body parts to avoid injury and produce positive results.
7. Precision — Every movement has a purpose. Every instruction is vital to success. The perfect movement carries into every day life as grace.