An ideal posture reduces wear and tear on the body, and helps with reducing muscle tension.
Pilates brings the body back into balance by selectively strengthening and lengthening muscles to ensure ideal alignment.
Over time, poor posture leads our bodies to adopt inefficient and harmful ways of moving.
Through controlled repetition of exercises, Pilates re-educates the body in how to move naturally and healthily - which in turn leads to better balance and flexibility.
Technically, Pilates actually helps over-tense muscles to relax, giving the impression they've lengthened - and this in turn helps with mobility and flexibility.
Pilates also uses slow, fluid movements to tone the muscles and improve their use in everyday movements.
Pilates works the core muscles with every move. These muscles are very important for proper posture, they help protect your back, and are a key part of improving mobility.
Joseph Pilates referred to these muscles as the powerhouse of the body, essential as the starting point for all physical movement.
While many people think of yoga for relaxation and Pilates for exercise, the truth is that by bringing the body back into balance, Pilates reduces stress levels.
During exercises the focus on your body and its movement is a form a meditation which helps clear the mind of the day's stresses.
The Pilates method places great emphasis on performing each exercise with clarity and focus on the way your body is moving.
This sense of deliberate movement reinforces the relationship between mind and body, leading to better coordination and self-awareness.
To feel more flexible and in control of your own body, give one of our classes a try!
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