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The Pilates Method follows carefully laid-out principles based on a well-constructed philosophical and theoretical foundation (one without mysticism or appeals to unseen forces, divine or otherwise). It is not merely a collection of exercises but a method, developed and refined over more than eighty years of use and observation. While Pilates draws from many diverse exercise styles, running the gamut from yoga to Greek ideals to Chinese acrobatics, there are certain inherent ruling principles that bring all these elements together under the Pilates name. These are the Pilates Principles: Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breathing, and Flowing Movement.
Mind over matter
The central element of the Pilates Method is also its most paradoxical. The method’s goal (beyond slimming and strengthening) is to create a fusion of mind and body, so that without thinking about it you will move with economy, grace, and balance; you will hold yourself regally; and you will use your body to the greatest advantage, making the most of its strengths, counteracting its weaknesses, and correcting its imbalances. The paradox is this: to produce an attention-free union of mind and body, the method requires that you constantly pay attention to your body while you are doing the movements. This attention-paying is so vital that it is more important than any other single aspect of the movements or the method.
Breathing
Joseph Pilates believed in getting the blood pumping so that it could awaken all the cells in the body and carry away the wastes that are related to fatigue. For the blood to do its work properly, it has to be charged with oxygen and purged of waste gases through proper breathing. Full and thorough inhalation and exhalation are part of every Pilates exercise. Pilates saw forced exhalation as the key to full inhalation. “Squeeze out the lungs as you would ring a wet towel dry,” he is reputed to have said. “Soon the entire body is charged with fresh oxygen from toes to fingertips, just as the head of steam in a boiler rushes to every radiator in the house.” Breathing, too, should be done with concentration, control, and precision. It should be properly coordinated with movement. Each exercise is accompanied by breathing instructions. In addition, there are a few general principles that will help when you’re doing something that doesn’t come with breathing instructions attached. And always remember the words of Uncle Joe: “Even if you follow no other instructions, learn to breathe correctly” More on [ The Pilates Principles ]
PMA Pilates Certified - PMA is a not-for-profit professional association administrating a national Pilates certification exam.
Bones - Internationally-recognised Pilates method exercise instruction and PhysicalMind Institute teacher offering certification training in Wellington, New Zealand.
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All-American Pilates - Offer three levels of certification in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Boditree Pilates - Offers a one year instructor training program, in Vancouver, BC Canada.
Body Arts and Sciences International - Pilates certification for Pilates professionals. Pilates membership program, DVDs, workbooks, workshops and symposiums.
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Body Control Pilates - Professional association for instructors, and training course academy. Details of approach, certification, availability in Australia, Portugal, Poland, Canada and the UK.
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Body N Sync - Teacher certification program in Port Washington NY.
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Body Precision - Studio and teacher certification program in the Philadelphia PA area.
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Body Symmetry Studio - Offering information about certification, workshops and continuing education classes for this Stott Pilates studio in Fairfield, Iowa.
Body-N-Balance - Teacher certification, schedule and class description in Atlanta Georgia.
Centered Pilates - Apprentice based instructor training programs located in Southern Maryland.
Centerworks Pilates Institute - Offering gym classes, private instruction and teacher training, with staff details and workshop programs. Wichita, Kansas.
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Classical Pilates - Studio offering training programs and public classes, with details of instructors and courses. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
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Core Dynamic - Pilates teacher certification programs by Michele Larsson.
Core Pilates NYC - Certification in classical method training in New York, NY.
Defy Gravity Pilates - Teacher certification including matwork and use of specialized equipment. Located in San Francisco, CA.
Energy Balancing Pilates Studio - Offers schedule and employment options in Englewood and Ridgewood New Jersey.
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Equilibrium Mind-Body Fitness - Information about the philosophy, requirements and schedule for this Stott certification program in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
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Fit First Pilates - Information about this full service studio and certification center located in Mill Valley, CA.
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Goodson Parker Wellness Center - Offers a training program twice a year in New York City.
Half Moon Pilates - Studio with locations in NYC and Westchester, NY offers teacher certification in both machine and mat work.
Integrated Teacher Training - Certification programs for mat, personal, and master trainers in northern California.
John Garey Pilates Studio - Certification courses in Long Beach, California. Site describes courses and other services.
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Kane School - The teacher training is based on the classical repertoire, and is based in New York City.
Kore Pilates Certification - Classical Pilates Certification offered in La Jolla California. Trainer video clips on site.
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Le Studio Pilates de Paris - Traditional style certification by Philippe Taupin in Paris, France.
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Long Beach Dance Conditioning - Center located in Long Beach California offers PMA recognized certification programs in Pilates, with Marie-José Blom-Lawrence as director.
McEntire Workout Method - Site describes studio locations, certification levels and process for this Michigan-based certification company.
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Momentum Studio - Teacher training center recognized by the Pilates Method Alliance as a comprehensive educational center in Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Northeast Pilates Certification Centers - Offering instructor training, and group or individual classes in several states. Includes details of programs and workshops. Based in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA.
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Peak Pilates - Offers instructor education programs, as well as supplying equipment to studios.
Performance Enhancement International, LLC. - This special educational program is designed for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
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Pilates and More - Studio offering classes and training workshops, with schedule, fees and instructor biographies. Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Pilates Center of Austin, Texas - A full-service training and certification center.
Pilates Certification Center - Located in NC and VA, offering certification in mat levels 1 and 2, as well as equipment. Includes workshop information and directions.
Pilates of Hawaii - Studio offers teacher certification by Karen Stubbs in Kailua-Kona Hawaii.
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Pilates on Fifth - Certification center in midtown Manhattan offering certification in mat and all apparati.
Pilates Studio Inc. - Pilates certification in centers across the USA.
Pilates Unlimited - Studio provides teacher training from beginning mat to full certification. Also providing detailed manuals and workout CDs. Located in Dallas TX.
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Pilates Unlimited Inc. - A fully equipped studio offers classical certification programs in Vancouver, BC Canada.
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Pilates Works - Offering practical and theoretical courses in mat and tension-resistant equipment in Ontario, Canada.
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PilateSystem - Information about the teacher training program, benefits and alumni finder for this Dallas Texas center.
Polstar Education - Offers comprehensive certification process in the field of evolved techniques.
Power Pilates - A certification program in New York City.
Romana's Pilates - Offers certification programs nationally out of New York City, NY.
Stott Pilates - Provides certification worldwide with headquarters in Toronto Canada. Site also offers videos and links.
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Studio One Pilates - Offering certification courses and pilates classes. Includes information on courses, instructors, and fees.
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Studio Praxis - Offering certification and continuing education in Montreal, Quebec.
The Back and Body Studio - Kinston studio offers Stott instructor training courses, including apprenticeships. Includes schedule, program for bad backs, and testimonials.
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The Method Pilates - Information about levels of certification and history of Pilates and the school.
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The Pilates Center of Boulder - An internationally-recognised school.
The Ron Fletcher Work - Information about this technique and certification programs out of Texas.
The Xercize Corp - Offers certification in multiple locations, from a New York base.
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West Coast Pilates - The training program includes original exercises taught by Joseph Pilates.
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West Coast Pilates - Offering classes as well as teacher training in north Vancouver, Canada.
Whole Body Gallery - A 6 month comprehensive certification, accredited by the PMA, based on the original teachings of Joseph Pilates, in Los Angeles CA.
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