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Miller, includes the original 34 exercises that Pilates taught to his students. The practice focuses on the core muscles in the abdomen, hips, and lower back to increase stability and reduce lower back pain. While some of the postures and movements are similar to yoga poses, Contrology is more strength-based than flexibility-based. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProper breathing is a central tenet of the practice, with specific instructions accompanying each exercise for inhalation and exhalation. Breathwork in Contrology, similarly to yoga, is a vital part of the movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we think of a modern Pilates studio, we often think of a jumble of platforms, straps, and loops that most of us can't fit in our homes. But the original training required no equipment at all. Based on the exercises that Pilates developed during his time as a prisoner of war, they use only body weight to improve strength and flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilates' philosophy of movement and breath has grown much more popular in the years since his death, with studios opening all over the world. Those who want to understand the foundations of the practice should study the exercises in \u003cem\u003eReturn to Life Through Contrology\u003c\/em\u003e, where they can learn the fundamentals of the movements directly from the master himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1953450466\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781953450463\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Pilates, Joseph H., Miller, William John\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mockingbird Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mockingbird Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Apr 2021)","offer_id":46081619394757,"sku":"9781953450463","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback (Apr 2021)","offer_id":46081619427525,"sku":"9781953450456","price":9.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781953450463.jpg?v=1776047642"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/collections\/health-fitness-exercise-pilates.oembed","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}