Classical Pilates Tutorials
A comprehensive guide to all 34 Classical Mat Pilates Exercises as seen in Joe Pilates' book "Return to Life Through Contrology" published in 1945. Each tutorial is a deep dive offering you clear explanations, common problems and alternative variations to prepare you for the more technical exercises.
The exercises are listed in the order they appear in the book which is similar to the order we typically practice them in at Quiet Bodies.
Sit back and get ready to learn!
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How-to: The Hundred
How-to: The Hundred
Skip to the 3 minutes mark for the tutorial. I spend the first minute introducing myself and Quiet Bodies, chances are you already know who I am :)
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How-to: The Roll-Up
How-to: The Roll-Up
An important tutorial because it is a fundamental Pilates exercise. Comment below if you have questions for me.
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How-to: The Roll Over
How-to: The Roll Over.
This is an important tutorial, you will learn how to prepare/swap out and modify for this one. This particular tutorial will be one to refer back to so you can continue to challenge yourself while using the QB platform. Comment below if you have questions!
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How-to: Single Leg Circle & Rolling Like a Ball
How-to: Single Leg Circle & Rolling Like a Ball
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How-to: Single Leg Stretch & Double Leg Stretch
How-to: Single Leg Stretch & Double Leg Stretch
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How-to: Spine Stretch & Open Leg Rocker
How-to: Spine Stretch & Open Leg Rocker
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How-to: Corkscrew
How-to: Corkscrew and some preps.
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How-to: The Saw
How-to: The Saw
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How-to: Swan Dive
How-to: Swan Dive and various variations.
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How-to: Single Leg Kick & Double Leg Kick
How-to: Single Leg Kick & Double Leg Kick and various variations.
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How-to: The Neck Pull
How-to: The Neck Pull
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How-to: High Scissors & Bicycle
How-to: High Scissors & Bicycle
Learn how to do these advanced exercises and also learn an amazing modification for them as well. Both valuable!
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How-to: Shoulder Bridge
How-to: Shoulder Bridge
Did you know there's an advanced variation? Learn it here.
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How-to: Spine Twist & Jack Knife
How-to: Spine Twist & Jack Knife
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How to: The Pilates Side Kicks
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How to: The Pilates Teaser & Hip Twist
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How to: The Pilates Swimming
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How to: The Pilates Leg Pull & Leg Pull Front
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How to: The Pilates Side Kick Kneeling & Side Bend
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How to: The Pilates Boomerang
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How to: The Pilates Seal & Crab
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How to: The Pilates Rocking
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How to: The Pilates Control Balance & Push-Up
