The method “Contrology,” as it was called by its creator Joseph Pilates, or simply the Pilates method (as it is more commonly referred to today), is a full-body exercise system that focuses primarily on strengthening the core – the “powerhouse” – to support and protect the spine musculoskeletally, thereby achieving correct posture and avoiding injuries. The method is suitable for all ages and all levels of physical fitness (beginners to advanced) and is an ideal exercise for injury care and rehabilitation.

The 6 core principles of the Pilates method are:

• Concentration: Joseph Pilates believed in the power of the mind to control the body.
• Breathing
• Centering – the powerhouse of the body
• Control
• Precision
• Flow