A Guide to Pilates

A Guide to Pilates by Louise Thorley, Paragon Publishing, 2002,, First Edition, First Printing. This is a Collectible, Hardcover Book. There is NO Dust jacket. A Guide to Pilates will help you to tone and condition your body and heighten your sense of well being. Pilates is a form of exercise that uses correct breathing and good posture to achieve overall balance and coordination. The book provides; a History of Pilates, Preparation for Correct Breathing and Centering the body and good posture; Pilates in Action: Standing Exercises, sitting Exercises, Matwork. Pilates helps to keep mind and body working in harmony because it requires a focused mind as well as flowing physical movements.