Beginners pilates
beginners guide to
pilates
EXTENT:
96pp
FORMAT:
210 x 148mm (5.75 x 8.25 in)
BINDING:
Paperback with flaps
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Over 150
WORDS:
25,000
Sian Williams
started teaching Pilates in 1987 and has owned and managed the Pilates Off The Square studio in London with co-author Dominique Jansen since 1997. She is also a member of the Pilates Foundation UK, the UK’s governing body for the profession.
Dominique Jansen
studied dance before starting to teach Pilates in 1989. She is the co-owner and co-manager of Pilates Off The Square, where she runs the studio’s Pilates teacher training course. She is a board member of the Pilates Foundation UK and a member of the Pilates Foundation UK teacher training committee.
Pilates is a powerful form of holistic exercise and an excellent way of promoting a strong mind and body. But without clear guidance and a comprehensive practice program, many of its benefits can easily be missed.
The Beginner’s Guide to Pilates shows you how to develop your practice effectively. Starting with a self-assessment to determine your level of physical ability, the book then explains the principles that underpin Pilates practice: breathing, concentration, center, precision, flow, and control. All the physical fundamentals of Pilates practice are covered, detailing the internal and external forces that affect your body. You are then ready to start your Pilates exercise program. Thirty-six step-by-step sequences take you through a complete work-out for body and mind, with hints, tips, and advice at every turn.
This comprehensive, fully illustrated guide will open the door to the wide range of health benefits that Pilates practice can bring.
