What is Pilates?

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century.  Pilates developed a series of exercises to strengthen the mind and body believing that mental and physical health work hand in hand.  He accompanied his exercises with equipment ‘apparatus’.

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The 6 principles of pilates are...

 

concentration • control • centre • flow • precision • breathing

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The benefits of pilates include, improved flexibility, improved posture, mind/body connection, improved core and back strength, balancing the muscle strength on both sides of the body, improved physical co-ordination and balance, improves sports performance and easy of the joints.