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History of Pilates
Joseph Pilates called his system The Art of Contrology, Return to Life. This is what we now call "Pilates". He was an asthmatic and athlete who developed his system in the beginning of the 1900’s and opened his first studio in NYC in 1923.
Pilates is based on six different principles: breath, concentration, stabilization, control, flow or efficiency of movement and full range of movement.
The Pilates method emphasizes breath, musculoskeletal balance and spinal alignment to bring dynamic and coordinative strength, balance and health to your body. A well functioning mind and body starts from the inside out, creating a stronger, leaner, more energetic you.
History of Yoga
With it’s roots from India, Yoga is thousands of years old. Yoga, which means union in Sanskrit, yokes mind, body and breath through various practices: devotion, study, meditation, and (most common today) Hatha--which combines asana (postures), pranayama (breath control) and meditation.
The wisdom of Yoga is that it affects each person in his or her entirety: mind, body and emotion. The science of Yoga realizes that all systems in our bodies work in conjunction with each other to create health. If one system is off-balance, then the whole is affected. Regardless of which Yogic practice is followed, they share the aim of finding a way to live presently, mindfully and more peacefully given our life’s many obstacles, challenges, and realities.
Joseph Pilates called his system The Art of Contrology, Return to Life. This is what we now call "Pilates". He was an asthmatic and athlete who developed his system in the beginning of the 1900’s and opened his first studio in NYC in 1923.
Pilates is based on six different principles: breath, concentration, stabilization, control, flow or efficiency of movement and full range of movement.
The Pilates method emphasizes breath, musculoskeletal balance and spinal alignment to bring dynamic and coordinative strength, balance and health to your body. A well functioning mind and body starts from the inside out, creating a stronger, leaner, more energetic you.
History of Yoga
With it’s roots from India, Yoga is thousands of years old. Yoga, which means union in Sanskrit, yokes mind, body and breath through various practices: devotion, study, meditation, and (most common today) Hatha--which combines asana (postures), pranayama (breath control) and meditation.
The wisdom of Yoga is that it affects each person in his or her entirety: mind, body and emotion. The science of Yoga realizes that all systems in our bodies work in conjunction with each other to create health. If one system is off-balance, then the whole is affected. Regardless of which Yogic practice is followed, they share the aim of finding a way to live presently, mindfully and more peacefully given our life’s many obstacles, challenges, and realities.