Pilates Fundamentals: The Five Principles
Kim has a beautiful way of clearly describing the five principles of pilates. In this class she will take you through each one, teaching you how to incorporate each into your life and showing an exercise you can do to practice them and strengthen the key core muscles.
Comments
I watched did this class first before trying any of Kim's classes and I come back to it every once in a while, especially when I've been out of practice for a bit. Yes, it's a lot of talking and less in the way of action, but it's important to understand the principles and to revisit them so that you keep them in mind throughout your regular practice. One should be working towards improving them all the time. This class shouldn't be a one-off; it should be revisited every 6 months or so.
I did not particularly enjoy this class and, in fact, stopped it after about 8 minutes. I want my yoga to be calming and relaxing, and there was too much talking for this to be calming and relaxing. After reading the other comments, it is clear that this is a great class. However, I would have to argue that it is not for everyone.
I feel that I have been doing crunches wrong for a lifetime. This was helpful on so many levels; I even hope my daughter notices a difference in my posture by my using these principles.
Clearly described, this could be beneficial to anyone who is wanting to enhance their practice and improve back health. Thanks
Kim, this was FANTASTIC! A wonderful inro to pilates. I'll be doing this a least a couple of more times. Thank You!