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The Six Principles Of Pilates - Precision

Precision, I feel, is the one principle that sets Pilates apart from all other exercise disciplines.

Every single movement taken is done with precision. Becoming aware of where your body is in space, your proprioception, is key to mastering the method and getting the very best from it.

Pilates is not about making shapes it’s about feeling into your movement. Knowing how far your can move your body whilst maintaining control. Practicing each exercise repeatedly until the movement becomes second nature, a habit, an automatic response.

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The Six Principles Of Pilates - Centring

Centre. Core. Inner strength.

Something we all aim to work on but sometimes it can feel like a minefield. Am I doing it right? Have I found that inner core connection? What does that even feel like? Will I ever get it? What is the core?

Let me take you through a practice…

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