What makes Pilates so good?
Using the eight basic principles of Pilates, overall awareness of the body is achieved and can be taken into everyday life enabling us to move freely again without pain or tension. After working with the method for a period of time, a student will notice improved posture and alignment. Pilates can help to achieve a holistic mind body connection.
Firmer buttocks, flatter stomach, improved posture, long lean arms and legs, has to be a good start for all of us, but the list is really endless. The good news is that it can be practiced by anyone of any age or ability. No matter what your physical condition from the first time exerciser to the top athlete, from sufferers of back, hip or neck problems, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis or pregnant women. The good news is that many people who suffer with remedial problems often find themselves pain free as a result of taking up Pilates.
Pilates exercises isolate muscle movements so retraining the body to work efficiently with minimal effort and no tension. Stamina and co-ordination are also improved. In time the body comes into perfect balance and alignment. The immune system is stimulated and the level of general health very often rises because the internal organs can now sit and function correctly.
Pilates can ease the pain
Pilates helps the individual to become more aware of their body. It is important to recognise that even though we may suffer one particular problem, whether it is in our spine, shoulder, neck, or legs the body needs to be looked at as a whole.
We should all make time to let Pilates into our lives if not just to exercise but from a well being point of view too. Be prepared to learn new techniques and enjoy the challenges that Pilates brings.
