Ever notice the rhythmic quality of our breathing? The inhale usually will match the exhale in length. This is not random. The heart beats in a perfectly metrical endless pattern (until it actually does end). Even though the intake of oxygen actually creates the heart’s activity, it is the rhythmic nature of the heart’s pulse… continue reading
Pilates
YOU DON’T PULL ON SUPERMAN’S CAPE
AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND WITH JOE Leave The Method be! Look, if we can get ourselves to master the above-pictured exercise, we may just be following the correct school-of-thought. It’s an athletic technique people! Sure it can be used for therapuetic applications, but the goal is to rapidly move from that sphere to the… continue reading
PILATES: IT’S WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST
THE FIRST PART OF THE DAY IS THE BEST FOR CONTROLOGY!! WAIT UNTIL AFTER TO HAVE YOUR EGGS AND BACON!! YOU MIGHT NOT EVEN NEED COFFEE!! STAY AWAY FROM PANCAKES!! Paid for by a grant from the University of Contrology, Bryn Mawr, PA
A CHORUS LINE
There is strength in numbers. Practicing The Method with a group of friends can be a most inspiring activity and experience. Improve the flow toward a greater sense of precision, rhythm, and energy. A little bit of competition is always a healthy component as well. Take turns in leading the exercises for more involvement and… continue reading
ONLY SHADES OF GRAY
Not to worry. What is unclear today, will make better sense tomorrow. Having a hard time figuring out the mechanics of a particular exercise? All that is required is a bit of patience and discipline to keep at it. When it comes right down to it, we need to allow the time for muscle memory… continue reading