Concentration -
That all-important mind-body connection.
Conscious focus on movement enhances
body awareness. Focusing the brain
on the body part enhances proprioception.
Control -
It's not about intensity, rather
it's about the empowerment of being
able to have a definite and positive
impact on a body part through the
activation of critical stability
muscles. Ideal technique brings safe,
effective results.
Centering -
A focus on specific muscles that
stabilize the pelvis will develop
a strong core and enable the rest
of the body to function more efficiently.
With a strong center ,the limbs can
move with more freedom and control.When
a movement is controlled through
the center of the body strength and
flexibility will follow.
Pilates has a grace and elegance
to its movement that comes from working
'smarter', not 'harder'.
Conscious breathing -
Deep, conscious diaphragmatic patterns
of inhaling initiate any movement,
help activate deep stabilizing muscles
and keep you focused.
Core alignment
- Maintaining a 'neutral' position
(joints held in mid-position by deep
stabilizing muscles) is the key to
proper alignment, and this leads
to good posture. You'll be aware
of the position of your head and
neck on the spine and pelvis, right
down through the legs and toes.
Coordination -
Flowing movement results from brain
and body working perfectly in synergy;
the aim is smooth, continuous motion,
rather than jarring repetitions.
Pilates has a grace and elegance
to its movement that comes from working
'smarter', not 'harder'. Repetition
is used to 'cement' good movement
into your brain. |
