Return to life through contrology ebook

In childhood, with rare exceptions, we all enjoy the benefits of natural and normal physical development. However, as we mature, we find ourselves living in bodies not always complimentary to our ego. Our bodies are slumped, our shoulders are stooped, our eyes are hollow, our muscles are flabby, and our vitality extremely lowered, if not vanished.

This is but the natural result of not having uniformly developed all the muscles of our spine, trunk, arms, and legs in the course of pursuing our daily labors and office activities. If you will faithfully perform your Contrology exercises regularly only four times a week for just three months as outlined in RETURN TO LIFE, you will find your body development approaching the ideal, accompanied by renewed mental vigor and spiritual enhancement.

Contrology is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work.

You will develop muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games, to walk, run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or mental strain. And this by no means is the end. Home Return to Life Through Contrology. It certainly appears that Joseph focused more on men in his original design. Of the men practicing today, at least they seem to understand some of the main principles behind Joseph's work and it's value in overall wellness.

As a Pilates Instructor, I hope to help spread that word far and wide, and prove that Pilates is not just for women. Joseph Pilates was indeed a pioneer of his time, and were he alive today, I'm sure he'd be extremely happy at how his work has progressed while still remaining true to his original vision.

Dec 31, Alexan Martin-Eichner rated it it was amazing Shelves: body , practical-guide-reference , therapies. Aug 25, Bethany rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really just read the first 24 pages, which is the actual writing part of the book. It was very interesting and motivating! It really explains in very plain terms why Pilates is an important form of exercise, and really reaffirmed the fact that it is something I really, really enjoy doing.

I have looked through the exercises a couple times since I got the book from the library, and I know many of them so I saw no reason to read through it again, but I would LOVE to own this book as a reference. Even though I'm sure there are much more modern Pilates instructional books out there, this is the original and well worth the read! Feb 11, Cassie Walker rated it it was amazing. In this tiny book he talks about the schism between society and physical fitness and introduces some of his basic Mat repetoire.

If you enjoy Pilates and want to go a little deeper this book is for you. If you have been interested in why MindBody health is such a phenomena, this book is for you as well.

Feb 22, Zoe Hawkins rated it it was amazing. Highly recommended to anyone who is passionate about holistic fitness. The introduction is even more valuable than the explanations of the exercises. Jun 30, Patty Vela rated it it was amazing Shelves: pilates.

Interesting man with some interesting ideas! A visionary, indeed. May 22, Alison rated it it was amazing. Absolute must for anyone who wants to learn the foundation of the Pilates method.

May 16, Tiffany Trevor-jones rated it it was amazing. Very good. Enlightening as to the master behind the method. I think this book should be standard issue to anyone undertaking Pilates training. My bible :. Apr 06, Hayley rated it it was amazing. Very interesting and informative. May 10, David Campbell rated it liked it. Similar to the birth of modern gymnastics and calisthenics in early 19th century Germany as personal tools to help raise public and private spirits following the devastation of the Napoleonic Wars, Pilates and his system emerge at the end of WWII with distinctly early 20th century updates: cardio-vascular discipline, an understanding of core stability, meditative centering, chiropractic emphasis, etc.

Laid the technical foundations used by other German-American fitness experts in the late 20th century to develop Barre, bodybuilding, and eventually Western yoga. Don't get this book as an introduction to pilates, but rather a helpful supplement to an established pilates routine. Doing and watching and repeating is how I learn and so reading this helped inform that regimen, but wouldn't be an ideal orientation to pilates the way a video or doing would be.

Mar 30, Lisa M. Johnson rated it liked it. The photos for the exercises are good for review if you know the mat repertoire already. Aug 12, Chuhang rated it it was amazing. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who practices Pilates regularly and wants to learn more about Joe Pilates.

The book is informative, interesting and well written. Jan 30, Philip Horup rated it liked it. Apr 15, Bill Smirien rated it it was amazing. Great book on Pilates!

While some of the man's ideas were clearly on the mark, some I would love further book recommendations on Pilates if you have them. Jan 29, Monica rated it it was ok. I can not say I agree with Joe on all his theories don't tell the pilates police but it does offer a historic perspective of pilates, and highlights that it's always good to read more than one book on a particular topic area.

Classic quote: "Wherever possible, wear "shorts" or sunsuits outside View 1 comment. Jan 05, Peggy rated it really liked it. Not a book for everyone. It has great pictures illustrating some of the moves, but the text portion regarding the philosophy behind contrology isn't for the lay person.

Sep 13, Maggie Lang rated it it was amazing. All I can say is that Joseph Pilates was ahead of his time, in my opinion. How fortunate that he shared his experience in a way that would benefit others.

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