Six Pilates Principles

1. Concentration

Visualization assists the individual in using the correct muscles.

2. Control

Muscle control both guards against injury and achieves full functional benefit from each exercise.

3. Core/Centre

The “Powerhouse” abdomen, lower back, hips, buttocks is the area where energy for all movement begins, then it continues to the extremities.

4. Fluidity

All movements in Pilates are connected with close, conscious attention given to each maneuver.

5. Precision

Form is the most important element. Each repetition of every exercise should be of high quality.

6. Breath

Muscle control is assisted by breathing with attention, which also has many other physiological benefits.