Movement Perspectives Pilates (Peak Performance Pilates Education Program, volume 1)

A well received comprehensive manual that creates a foundation to understand and teach Pilates and Movement: Joseph and Clara Pilates' History. The Apparatus. The Master Teachers. Pilates' Principles, concepts, goals and structure. Imagery/cues. Program Design, The Process of Learning. Gender differences. The Business of Pilates, Professional responsibilities. Basic principles of Biomechanics, Neuro-muscle Physiology, Kinesiology, Pilates Kinesiology. The Science of Pilates. Is stretching good for everyone? Breathing, Breathing techniques, Anatomy of breathing, Breathing and organs. Organ-Muscle-Movement Relationship. Factors that influence movement. Posture, Gait and Movement Analysis. Detailed step-by-step instructions on performing Pre-Pilates skills that prepare the body for Pilates. 714 black and white photographs, 42 original illustrations. Wire-O bound. 8.5" X 11". Also available in The Client Edition (Movement Perspectives II), and a French language Edition.