Beauty From Within Authentic Pilates Method

By Denise Munasifi, Pilates Instructor

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Beauty From Within Authentic Pilates Method

Who Was Joseph Pilates?

Born in Germany in 1880, Joseph H. Pilates had a lifelong interest in body conditioning. As a frail child dedicated to becoming stronger, he later grew to become an accomplished skier, diver, gymnast, boxer and martial artist. Components of these disciplines can be seen in different Pilates exercises.

While interned in England during World War I for his German citizenship, he became a nurse. During that time, he designed exercise apparatus for immobilized patients by attaching springs to hospital beds. This system formed the foundation for his style of body conditioning and specialized exercise apparatus, which he brought to New York City when he opened the first Pilates studio in 1926.

What Is the Pilates Method?

The authentic Pilates method is not just exercise, it is a series of very precise, controlled movements that fully engage the body and mind. These movements are performed on exercise apparatus which were designed to support and guide the body through its ultimate transformation.

Programs are tapered uniquely to each individual and their needs through the watchful and experienced eye of a superiorly qualified authentic Pilates instructor.

Imagine an exercise program that keeps you always wanting more, always looking forward to the next workout. Imagine a workout that leaves you refreshed and alert with a sense of accomplishment, and a feeling of physical and mental well being. These are some of the goals and possible benefits of the Pilates method.

Benefits Of the Pilates Method

This method of body conditioning promotes physical harmony and balance for people of all ages and physical conditions while providing a refreshing and energizing workout.

Because conditioning sessions are done one-to-one with a certified teacher or in closely supervised small groups, each session is tailored to your specific needs.

Regardless of your current level of fitness – from sedentary office worker to fitness enthusiast – these exercises can be your primary mode of body conditioning and injury prevention.

Discovered by physical therapists, chiropractors and orthopedists, the Pilates Method can also be integrated into rehabilitative exercises and physical therapy programs designed to speed recovery of soft tissue injuries and hip and knee replacement surgeries.

It can also be safely used by pregnant women to learn proper breathing and body alignment improve concentration and recover body shape and tone after pregnancy.

The Pilates method has proven effective with

Injury Prevention & Recovery

Improved Alignment

Enhanced Breathing & Cir-

culation

Increased Strength, Flexibility and Balance

Improved Muscle Tone, Energy and Mental Concentration