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In about 1925, Pilates migrated to the United States.[3] On the ship to America, he met his future wife Clara. The couple founded a studio in New York City and directly taught and supervised their students well into the 1960s. His method, which he and Clara originally called "Contrology", related to encouraging the use of the mind to control muscles. It focuses attention on core postural muscles that help keep the human body balanced and provide support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and of alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso and abdominal muscles.
Joseph and Clara Pilates soon established a devoted following in the local dance and performing-arts community of New York. Well-known dancers such as George Balanchine, who arrived in the United States in 1933, and Martha Graham, who had come to New York in 1923, became devotees and regularly sent their students to the Pilates for training and rehabilitation. His exercise regimen built flexibility, strength and stamina. Soon after it became known that ballerinas were attending the Pilates gym on 8th Avenue, society women followed.
Joseph Pilates wrote several books, including Return to Life through Contrology and Your Health, and he was also a prolific inventor, with over 26 patents cited.[4] Joe and Clara had a number of disciples who continued to teach variations of his method or, in some cases, focused exclusively on preserving the method, and the instructor-training techniques, they had learned during their studies with Joe and Clara.
Joseph Pilates died in 1967 at the age of 83 in New York.The edits that I am adding:
Since George Balanchine believed that Joseph Pilates knew how to help his dancers become stronger with more stamina and flexibility, dancers around the world today continue to practice Joseph Pilates' methods. By practicing Pilates methods, dancers are now able to sufficiently control the movement of their bodies by creating flow through the use of appropriate transitions. Once precision has been achieved, the exercises are intended to flow within and into each other in order to build strength and stamina. In other words, the Pilates technique helps you become strong with the ability to move freely.
Dancers who use Pilates breathing methods benefit greatly when they have a demanding performance. Today, certain ballets are taxing on the body, requiring a great amount of stamina to look elegant throughout the whole performance. Pilates' breathing is described as a posterior lateral breathing, meaning that the practitioner is instructed to breathe deep into the back and sides of his or her rib cage. When practitioners exhale, they are instructed to note the engagement of their deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles and maintain this engagement as they inhale. Pilates attempts to properly coordinate this breathing practice with movement. By practicing this technique, dancers have the strength to withstand a difficult performance.
Through the techniques of Joseph Pilates, dancers nowadays have an advantage of being stronger than ever before.
The Wikipedia article with my edits:
In about 1925, Pilates migrated to the United States.[3] On the ship to America, he met his future wife Clara. The couple founded a studio in New York City and directly taught and supervised their students well into the 1960s. His method, which he and Clara originally called "Contrology", related to encouraging the use of the mind to control muscles. It focuses attention on core postural muscles that help keep the human body balanced and provide support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and of alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso and abdominal muscles.
Joseph and Clara Pilates soon established a devoted following in the local dance and performing-arts community of New York. Well-known dancers such as George Balanchine, who arrived in the United States in 1933, and Martha Graham, who had come to New York in 1923, became devotees and regularly sent their students to the Pilates for training and rehabilitation. His exercise regimen built flexibility, strength and stamina. Soon after it became known that ballerinas were attending the Pilates gym on 8th Avenue, society women followed.
Since George Balanchine believed that Joseph Pilates knew how to help his dancers become stronger with more stamina and flexibility, dancers around the world today continue to practice Joseph Pilates' methods. By practicing Pilates methods, dancers are now able to sufficiently control the movement of their bodies by creating flow through the use of appropriate transitions. Once precision has been achieved, the exercises are intended to flow within and into each other in order to build strength and stamina. In other words, the Pilates technique helps you become strong with the ability to move freely.
Dancers who use Pilates breathing methods benefit greatly when they have a demanding performance. Today, certain ballets are taxing on the body, requiring a great amount of stamina to look elegant throughout the whole performance. Pilates' breathing is described as a posterior lateral breathing, meaning that the practitioner is instructed to breathe deep into the back and sides of his or her rib cage. When practitioners exhale, they are instructed to note the engagement of their deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles and maintain this engagement as they inhale. Pilates attempts to properly coordinate this breathing practice with movement. By practicing this technique, dancers have the strength to withstand a difficult performance.
Through the techniques of Joseph Pilates, dancers nowadays have an advantage of being stronger than ever before.
Joseph Pilates wrote several books, including Return to Life through Contrology and Your Health, and he was also a prolific inventor, with over 26 patents cited.[4] Joe and Clara had a number of disciples who continued to teach variations of his method or, in some cases, focused exclusively on preserving the method, and the instructor-training techniques, they had learned during their studies with Joe and Clara.
Joseph Pilates died in 1967 at the age of 83 in New York.
Pilates has become an important part of my dance career. Practicing the methods of pilates has made me a stronger dancer. I have noticed that through the practices of pilates, I have more stability and more flexibility. This summer I am doing a training to become certified to teach pilates. I hope to continue to inform people about the methods of Joseph Pilates so their bodies can feel the best they can. I believe that after doing pilates, you will notice that you can move easier and freer because you will be more stable in your movements.
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