In this article, I’d like to introduce you to two books written by Joseph Pilates during his lifetime. This is for those interested in the Pilates method who have never read these books, as well as for those who have read them and are curious about my insights. Before delving into the details, it’s important >> READ MORE <<
Author: Ivana Casarova
What exactly is Pilates?
You might have heard that it’s an exercise that makes your core strong. That’s right—Pilates does help make your core stronger (by the way, your core includes your deep belly muscles, diaphragm, pelvic floor muscles, and the deepest back muscles(1). But it’s not just about your core. In Pilates we try to focus on strengthening >> READ MORE <<
Can Pilates help alleviate low back pain?
“If your spine is stiff at 30,” he once said, “you are old. If it’s flexible at 60, you are young.” (Joe Pilates) Low back pain has been consistently ranked among the top 10 health concerns in primary care, as evidenced by data from 1999(1) and 2016(2). Interestingly, one of the earliest recorded descriptions of acute lower >> READ MORE <<
Intro to my blog
“Not only is health a normal condition, but it is our duty to not only to attain it but to maintain it.” Said Joe Pilates in his time. ~ Health ~What comes to your mind when you hear this word? For me, it means realizing that I can breathe, think, move, and possess functional body >> READ MORE <<