When Joseph Pilates developed his method—what he called Contrology—he envisioned a complete system of movement designed to create balance, strength, and control in both body and mind. At the center…

Meditation begins in the body. In Classical Pilates, it grows through breath, control, concentration, precision, centering, and flow. These principles guide every movement, bringing awareness to each muscle, each alignment, and…

Pilates has long been a tool for healing. Its founder, Joseph Pilates, designed exercises that were both a workout and a form of rehabilitation, helping people restore strength and mobility.…

At Pilates School of Movement, we teach Classical Pilates, also known as Contrology. It’s a full-body system designed to strengthen, stretch, and balance. The exercises follow a set sequence —…

Joseph Pilates was born in 1883 in Germany. As a child, he suffered from numerous ailments and conditions. As a consequence of this, Pilates made a commitment to overcoming them—an…

In classical Pilates, the apparatus plays a vital role in enhancing your practice. Each piece of equipment has a specific purpose, helping you deepen your control, strength, flexibility, and overall…

Following up from our previous post about the order of the Pilates exercises, let’s take a look at the moves you’ll learn as a new Pilates enthusiast in our studio:…

Joseph Pilates created a specific order for the Mat and Reformer workout. When we first learn the exercises, we might feel that we randomly move from one exercise to the…

Pilates Principles: What It Means to Do Pilates and What You Should Feel During a Workout Although Joseph Pilates may not have stated a set of Principles himself in his…

WHAT IS PILATES? The Pilates System was originally referred by his creator (Joseph Pilates) as Contrology -although it was also popular for people to say "We are at Pilates'".- In…