Bend Oregon: The 6 Principles of Pilates
There are six main principles that one should keep in mind when performing Pilates.
Centering: Strengthening the powerhouse and "core" muscles of the body, which include the abdominals, pelvis, buttocks and back.
Concentration: Focusing on the form and execution of each Pilates exercise.
Control: Engaging the mind to unite with the body to economize movement (i.e. learning to use only the muscles necessary to perform a task, while the rest of the body relaxes).
Precision: Every movement has a purpose, so utilize the "less is more," and "quality over quantity" philosophy. When a Pilates movement is performed well a few times, there is no need to do more.
Breath: Performing Pilates with your breath, resulting in enhanced lung capacity, overall coordination and facilitating a stronger mind-body connection.
Flow: Every movement in a Pilates exercise is performed with the grace and ease of a dancer.
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