The Half Roll Down
What is the Half Roll Down? The Half Roll Down is a preparatory exercise for the classical Pilates Roll Up. It teaches the abdominal strength, spinal articulation, and body awareness
Category: Classical Pilates
The Roll Up
What is the Roll Up? The Roll Up is one of the signature exercises in classical Pilates and a foundational movement for developing core strength, spinal articulation, and body control.
The Hundred
What is The Hundred? The Hundred is one of the most recognizable exercises in classical Pilates and the first movement in the traditional order established by Joseph Pilates in his
Joseph Pilates Original Mat Order
What is the Classical Pilates Mat Order? Joseph Pilates carefully arranged the mat exercises in a specific sequence when he published Return to Life Through Contrology. Rather than being a
Frequently Asked Questions About Classical Pilates
It is common to have questions before beginning Pilates, especially if you are new to the method. Below are answers to some of the questions I am asked most often.
Benefits of Classical Pilates
There are many benefits to practicing classical Pilates. While every person’s experience is unique, many clients begin noticing improvements in strength, flexibility, posture, movement quality, and body awareness within the
What is Classical Pilates?
The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning What is now widely known simply as “Pilates” is based on the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, created by Joseph Pilates. Originally, Joseph Pilates
Who was Joseph Pilates?
Joseph Hubertus Pilates December 9, 1883 – October 9, 1967 Joseph Hubertus Pilates was the creator of Contrology, the movement system that later became known as The Pilates Method of