Pilates Fusion
Well-Being for Body, Mind, and Spirit
1st Edition
Published on 11. January 2013
128 pages
978-1-4521-2604-3 (ISBN)
Description
A healthy body, clear mind, and soaring spirit are now within reach in Pilates Fusion-a holistic approach to one of the most beneficial fitness practices today. Melding the best of Pilates with Eastern philosophy, Pilates Fusion features over 50 fully illustrated stretching, breathing, and mat-based exercises matched with meditative visualizations to awaken the spirit while strengthening the body. Pilates instructor Shirley Sugimura Archer provides tips on setting up a practice space, pointers on correct execution, and enlightening counsel on the mind-body-spirit connection. Offering simple exercises for those just starting out along with more advanced forms, plus sequences tailored to meet specific needs, Pilates Fusion makes it easy to become fit and feel fantastic-inside and out.
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Shirley Sugimura Archer, M.A., is a certified Pilates trainer, wellness educator at Stanford University School of Medicine, award-winning author, popular speaker, and Master Trainer of certified fitness professionals worldwide.
Content
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- part I: Pilates Fusion for Every Body
- Chapter 1: Understanding Pilates Fusion
- Chapter 2: Getting Started
- part II: Your Pilates Fusion Program
- Chapter 3: Foundation Exercises
- Chapter 4: Progressive Mat Exercises
- Chapter 5: More Advanced Mat Exercises
- Chapter 6: Stretching, Deep Relaxation, and Breathing
- part III: Making Pilates Fusion a Part of Your Life
- Chapter 7: Routines
- Chapter 8: Living Pilates Fusion
- Index
- Acknowledgments
