Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit
Joseph H Pilates
Who is/was Joseph Pilates?
Joseph H Pilates was an innovator of Exercise, Movement and Wellbeing. His system of building strength and resilience in mind and body was groundbreaking during his time, the continuing success and popularity of The Pilates Method worldwide now stands testament to his brilliance.
“Bridget is simply amazing. Her eye for detail and incredible knowledge of human biomechanics mean that the sessions are tailored to me and are never the same. I have arrived frazzled and barely able to move at times and left with a new lease of life!”
Diane Aben
Body Control Pilates began in 1996 with a mission to make the benefits of the Pilates method accessible to everyone. It is now Europe’s largest professional Pilates organisation with well over 1,400 teaching members. All members work to a Code of Practice governing teaching standards, professional ethics and continuing education. This ensures that teachers continue to build their own skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis.
The Body Control Pilates training combines the teachings of the original Pilates method with the latest relevant research and developments concerning the body, mind and movement.
Core principles
These 8 core principles form the basis of every session:
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Enabling your body to release excess tension and stress
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Enhancing your ability to link to your breathing, the vital connection between Mind & Body
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Focusing mindfully on each movement allows you to safely guide your body
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Developing understanding of your own structure and how it works
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Discovering how to find and connect to your centre
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Building your neurological movement pathways by challenging them with new patterns
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Finding ease, flexibility and control within each movement from start to finish
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Encouraging your body and mind to be resilient and efficient
