BenefitsBenefits of Pilates Training * Lean , well toned muscles * Increased strength and flexibility * Improved posture and body balance * Increased energy, vitality, and sense of well being * Reduction in stress * Injury prevention * Enhanced focus on body alignment, awareness, and breath. THE PILATES METHOD IS A CONDITIONING PROGRAM THAT IMPROVES VITALITY, MUSCLE CONTROL, FLEXIBILITY, COORDINATION, TONE AND GRACE. THE PRACTICE IS CONCERNED WITH THE PROCESS ITSELF, EXPERIENCING ALL OF THE MOVEMENTS SYNERGISTICALLY, TO DEVELOP A CORE FOUNDATION OF STRENGTH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. JOSEPH PILATES DEVELOPED THIS UNIQUE SERIES OF REHABILITATIVE AND CONDITIONING EXERCISES IN THE EARLY 1900’S. HE STUDIED YOGA, ZEN MEDITATION, AND THE RIGOROUS EXERCISE REGIMENS OF THE ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMANS TO IMPROVE HEALTH. PILATES IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO CHALLENGE YOUR MUSCLES, IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY, AND INCORPORATE THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION IN YOUR EXERCISE AND YOUR LIFE. |