Ritorno alla vita. Metodo Pilates: gli esercizi e gli scritti originali

If your instructor isn't classically trained (which takes up to 2 years), RUN! Those of us who went through the Pilates Studio training spent up to 2 years of study, auditions, and internship just to get our original certifications. The practice is actually called Contrology, but so many people just Leggi tutto

Return to Life was written by Joseph Pilates back in 1945 when he was 60 years old. Contrology, as he called it back then, became the basis for our modern day Pilates. Many of the principles introduced then have been brought forward into how we practice today, while others were slightly changed, ref Leggi tutto

As a Pilates Instructor, I find the work of Joseph Pilates to be astute and important. In this tiny book he talks about the schism between society and physical fitness and introduces some of his basic Mat repetoire. If you enjoy Pilates and want to go a little deeper this book is for you. If you hav Leggi tutto

It was so great to read Joseph Pilates’ words and understand the thinking behind his fundamental movements and flows. I’ve been doing reformer Pilates and loving it, but this book reminded me of the purpose, focus, and thinking behind every routine. Highly recommended to anyone who is passionate abo Leggi tutto

If you’re a Pilates wonk, you’ll love this book. If not, you’ll find the writing a bit stilted and dictatorial. The photos for the exercises are good for review if you know the mat repertoire already.

Interesting man with some interesting ideas! A visionary, indeed.

return to life, what does that mean? read it!

Absolute must for anyone who wants to learn the foundation of the Pilates method.

Very good. Enlightening as to the master behind the method. I think this book should be standard issue to anyone undertaking Pilates training.