ABOUT
Joseph Pilates
Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates from Germany. He was a strong gymnast and boxer, Motivated by the very strong belief that many ailments are preventable. Get enough sunlight, eat nutritious food and sleep was also part of his prescription, among much more. He studied the body and movement modalities his whole life. It’s the unique blend of this unity and his inventions of the equipment that makes Pilates so effective and so unique.
His first studio was in New York where doctors sent people in pain to ‘get fixed’ and where ballerinas and many athletes sought him out to help them lengthen their careers. He was a boxer, a gymnast and inventor who dedicated his life to movement and ultimately health.
The Practice
Pilates is a Method, with a system of exercises, with a marked purpose where the exercises are not developed at random. There is no such thing as a “floor Pilates” or “reformer Pilates”; These are expressions created for business, to increase the profitability but often sacrificing the purpose of the Pilates Method and therefore its benefits, this is not the way I work.
Pilates is never about force or muscling through but calls on a deeper strength that helps us develop ease in movement. Together we’ll explore and encourage you to find a deeper sense of self-awareness and connection.
“Pilates Revolution is an absolute delight. Gorgeous space and a brilliant instructor. As a novice on the equipment, but with some experience of pilates, this is a serious step change in my exercise regime. I cannot wait to progress.”
Ruannan