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An Introduction to Pilates
“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”
~Joseph H. Pilates
A Timeless Movement System
Now more than ever, Pilates is pertinent to the way you live your life. Think about your work and recreation habits. They both probably involve sitting still for extended periods of time. The result is a constant state of oxygen deprivation and disproportionate muscle development. Getting up for a short stretch or a drink of water feels great, doesn't it? That's because you're satisfying your body's natural instinct to move — and moving around works the muscles and pumps more oxygen into your brain and body. Your body craves motion.
Pilates is all about breathing and moving more fully — both of which we need to do more often. Over the past half-century, our "civilized" Western lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary; while our bodies, which evolved in nature and were built for action, have not changed in design. The Pilates Method puts action back into your life — natural, controlled, healthful, fluid, and graceful action.