Method

The Pilates Method is a set of exercises that promotes balance between body and mind. This method, developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates aims to strengthen the muscles and joints, improve flexibility developing the control of body and mind

The Contrologia, "is the complete coordination of body mind and spirit. Develops the body uniformly, corrects posture, develop the physical vitality, invigorate the mind and elevates the spirit. The physical conditioning is the first requisite to happiness. "Joseph Pilates

The method has several influences, among them hath-yoga, exercises, Greek and Roman, Zen meditation, analytical approach to body mechanics, correct posture and breathing. Over the years, the students of Joseph Pilates and practicing the method of the world have made important contributions. Cite, as examples, the improvement and creation of new exercises, the improvement of equipment and the invention of new equipment helping with its development.

"Perfect balance between body and mind is that the quality of civilized man, which not only gives him a superiority on the wild and animal kingdom, but also provides all the same physical and mental powers which are indispensable to achieve the goal of humanity -- health and happiness. " Joseph Pilates, 1934.