Pilates Expanded Matwork And Props Photo Encyclopedia

The Pilates Expanded Photo Encyclopedias are designed for Pilates instructors and experienced Pilates enthusiasts who wish to expand their repertoire of Pilates inspired exercises and variations. They are comprised of a multitude of movements for a variety of designated apparatus' with basic cuing plus instructive photos to appease the visual learner. This photo encyclopedia is the largest collection of exercises available for the Matwork as well as 20 different props, including both traditional and progressive movements. The book totals 238 pages, 532 exercises, and 1,032 color photos. For more information, visit www.PilatesExpanded.com

The Pilates Expanded Photo Encyclopedias are designed for Pilates instructors and experienced Pilates enthusiasts who wish to expand their repertoire of Pilates inspired exercises and variations. They are comprised of a multitude of movements for a variety of designated apparatus' with basic cuing plus instructive photos to appease the visual learner. This photo encyclopedia is 4 manuals in 1 making it the largest collection of exercises available for the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Barrels, including both traditional and progressive movements. The book totals 362 pages, 916 exercises, and 1,783 color photos. For more information, visit www.PilatesExpanded.com

This Pilates Expanded manual is designed for Pilates instructors and experienced Pilates enthusiasts who wish to expand their repertoire of Pilates inspired exercises and variations. It is comprised of a multitude of movements for a designated apparatus with basic cuing plus instructive photos to appease the visual learner. As this is a supplemental guide to the book: Pilates Expanded Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair & Barrels; page numbers are given which correspond to the appropriate exercise series placement within the original book.The full color book is 67 pages, with 166 exercises and 336 photos. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the main book of the same title.For more information, visit www.PilatesExpanded.com

This business resource aims and provides insight for a range of practitioners from the new enthusiasts to the seasoned instructors, all of whom are focusing on the Pilates industry. Contents include the various certifying institutions, the criteria for obtaining your first teaching position, and a variety of client issues. Anticipating a growing career, it details options of providing workshops and self-publishing, as well as the demands of starting your own business. Whether you are in the beginning stages or somewhere mid career, this book will supply information, resources, and support to help you along your journey.Table of Contents=Section 1: Introduction-About the author,Prologue,Who this book is directed towards,How to utilize this book,Section 2: Entering the Pilates Industry-Experiencing different Pilates studios, Researching certification programs, Obtaining a Pilates certification, Resources,Section 3: Teaching Pilates-Obtaining a position as a Pilates instructor, Teaching group classes,Orientation for a new private client, Ongoing instruction for private clients, Terminating your Pilates position, Advancing as an instructor,Work/life balance, Resources,Section 4: Starting a Pilates Business-Choosing a location,Negotiating a lease,Registering a new business,Financing your business,Equipping your business,Determining offerings, pricing and forms, Advertising, marketing and networking, Expanding and/or selling your business, Resources,Section 5: Expanding your career-Building your brand, Teaching others, Self-publishing, Resources,Section 6: The Future of Pilates-Honoring its roots, Fusion and evolution, Staying power.

Contrology is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Through Contrology you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then through proper repetition of its exercises you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your subconscious activities. This true rhythm and control is observed both in domestic pets and wild animals —without known exceptions. Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit. In childhood, with rare exceptions, we all enjoy the benefits of natural and normal physical development. However, as we mature, we find ourselves living in bodies not always complimentary to our ego. Our bodies are slumped, our shoulders are stooped, our eyes are hollow, our muscles are flabby, and our vitality extremely lowered, if not vanished. This is but the natural result of not having uniformly developed all the muscles of our spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you will faithfully perform your Contrology exercises regularly only four times a week for just three months as outlined in RETURN TO LIFE, you will find your body development approaching the ideal, accompanied by renewed mental vigor and spiritual enhancement. Contrology is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work. You will develop muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games, to walk, run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or mental strain. And this by no means is the end.

Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It was created in the early 1900s and incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. Initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, pilates has steadily grown in popularity around the world, and includes celebrity fans such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston. This accessible new book focuses on a series of exercises, body motions and self-disciplines that offer the benefits of pilates to everyone. Featuring specially commissioned practical photography, step-by-step instruction, and an introduction to the entire scope of the system of pilates.

Take a detailed look at your Pilates practice with the superbly illustrated exercises in Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition. Choose from 46 exercises to target a particular body region and delve deeper to stretch, strengthen, and finely coordinate specific muscles. See which key muscles are activated, how variations and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness, and how breathing, alignment, and movement are all fundamentally linked as you work to tone the body, stabilize the core, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Use the Personalize Your Practice section for each exercise to vary your practice and customize your workouts to fit your needs. Here you’ll find modifications to make each exercise more accessible when there are limitations such as tight hamstrings or underdeveloped core strength. Variations provide variety, and progressions are offered to add more challenge to each exercise and serve as valuable stepping stones on your journey to more advanced Pilates exercise. Also included are techniques for breathing, concentration, and self-awareness, providing a unique exercise experience that enhances your body and your mind. Whether you are just beginning to explore the beauty and benefits of Pilates or have been practicing for years, Pilates Anatomy is a one-of-a-kind resource that you’ll refer to again and again. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Introduces various programs and activities designed to awaken the links between mind, body, and spirit, including sensory therapies, subtle energy practices, massage, movement therapy methods, martial arts, yoga, meditation, and creative arts therapies.