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ALL 8 Principles of Pilates

The PILATES theme of the week is ALL 8 PRINCIPLES OF PILATES:

 

The 8 Principles of Pilates:

  1. Relaxation
  2. Concentration
  3. Alignment
  4. Breathing
  5. Centring
  6. Co-ordination
  7. Flowing Movement
  8. Stamina

THE SERIES OF 5 covers all 8 principles of Pilates as this series requires relaxation, concentration, correct alignment, Pilates breathing (using the exhale to enhance the curl up), centring (core strength), co-ordination, flowing movements and stamina. Please see your welcome pack for full instructions and photos of the series of 5 exercises. These are:

  1. Single leg stretch
  2. Double leg stretch
  3. Scissors
  4. Cross-cross
  5. The hundred

These exercises have different levels of difficulty. To see the various modifications of these 5 exercises see our free Series of 5 workout video (20 minutes) see video below: