What is Pilates?

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Pilates is a movement concept developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900's. He referred to his method as Contrology, advocating the mind controlling the muscles.

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This mind/body conditioning regime helps to build flexibility, mobility, strength and coordination.

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Pilates exercise provides full body kinetic chain exercise, using open and closed chain movements incorporating local and global muscles to improve functionality.

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Get the workout that best suits you now, and increase the intensity as your body conditioning improves.

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What are the benefits of Lateral Thoracic Breathing?

 

The proposed benefits range from:

enhanced relaxation

decreased stress  

lowered blood pressure

improved focus 

activation of specific muscles

 better circulation and respiration

 lowered risk for cardiovascular disease

improved the efficacy of your workout.

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