Pilates Mat: Return To Life Through Contrology

About this event

Mat Pilates in its truest form: The original sequence of 34 mat exercises from Joseph Pilates' Return To Life Through Contrology . We begin by learning The Perfect 10 , a foundation of ten essential exercises that anchor the full classical mat sequence, then we expand progressively week to week, adding exercises as strength, precision, and control deepen, ultimately learning to execute all 34 exercises in formation. Equal parts physical training and scholarly pursuit, this class is a return to the pedagogical source material first published in 1945. As we learn the foundational work of the Pilates method, we'll study the history, philosophy, and original writings of Joseph Pilates, exploring how his ideas shaped what we now call Pilates, and what's been lost or changed along the way. Not suitable for absolute beginners to the Pilates method, nor those with movement-prohibitive injuries. Minimal modifications are made in this class. Grip socks required for all classes. Mats are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

From Cait Bower Pilates