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Pilates
Pilates is a form of body conditioning which involves exercising both the body and the mind. Pilates is a technique which was developed to improve functional strength and flexibility leading to better body alignment without increasing muscular bulk. The Pilates quality of movement is more important than performing ever increasing monotonous numbers of repetitions; this is achieved by the application of six fundamental principles of Breathing, Concentration, Control, Centring, Precision and Flow.
- Breathing:- An efficient breathing technique is developed, in order to efficiently oxygenate tissues, improve concentration and gain maximum benefit from the exercise programme.
- Concentration:- This is the key element to connecting the mind and the body during the ... (full text)
(My thanks to Ian Sinclair MREP for this introduction (ed.))
Applications
The application of the Pilates has been shown as helpful for the following problems:-
| Back Pain, Scoliosis and Sciatica |
| Incontinence |
| Mobility Difficulties |
| Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| Sleep Disorder |
Pilates Teacher List
As the relationship between teacher and the person consulted by them is a very personal one we would recommend that you check out their qualifications and, if possible, decide whether you have suitable empathy with them. This listing does not imply any special competence.
Practitioner lists for Pilates:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Pilates Blog
Add your contributions to the blog for this page. The button is at the bottom of the page or follow this link to the blog for this page. These can be absolutely anything related to this therapy or "natural cures" that needs an answer from other members of the community, or a space for you to complain about or comment on anything related to that topic.
How to Help your Teacher
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your teacher about the Pilates and your teacher will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
"How to Help Your Teacher" page for the Pilates
Pilates Teacher Organisations
The qualifications and requirements for a practitioner to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation. We would strongly recommend that you visit the organisation's website to ensure that your chosen practitioner is registered with an organisation which has requirements with which you approve.
The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their practitioner lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| Pilates Foundation | Great Britain | National |
Pilates Teacher Schools
Various schools and colleges will train people to be teachers of Pilates. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.
Lists of Practitioners and Practices
Please access the list of practitioners listed by therapy from the Therapies Home page
The practitioners and practitioners' organisations lists for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
The full searchable practice list for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Shopping Zone
There are lots of good things related to Pilates in the stores accessed below. Please have a look.
Please check both the British and the US stores as the items are likely to be different in each.
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