Here we are, halfway through learning about the six principles of Pilates. We’ve talked about breathing and concentration, and are moving on to centering. In Pilates, centering means more than one thing, and they are often happening at the same time. There is: I love the layers of Pilates, and …
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Principles of Pilates: Concentration
We are gaining momentum as we learn about the Six Principles of Pilates. Last week I talked about the breathing that we use in Pilates, and now we are moving on to Concentration. Concentration: The mind-body connection, where the mind directs the body into action.Pilates exercises can be done …
Principles of Pilates: Breathing
Last week I introduced the six principles of Pilates and shared a bit of the history of how they came to be. Next we’ll learn about each of them, starting with breathing. Pilates BreathingI don’t know about you, but there have been times during a workout that I notice I’m holding my breath. I …