Centering: One of the most important of the six Principles of Pilates, and the main focus of the method, since all work starts from the center (or Powerhouse).

 

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Centering: One of the most important of the six Principles of Pilates, and the main focus of the method, since all work starts from the center (or Powerhouse).

Body-Mind Centering: Body-Mind Centering is a movement reeducation approach that explores how the body’s systems contribute to movement and self-awareness. Developed by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, the approach also . . . View Full Definition

Body Mind Centering: Movement re-education and hands-on re-patterning, utilizing movement, touch, voice and understanding how the mind is expressed through the body.

Centering Pass: A pass from an attacking player towards the middle of the ice to a teammate with a better angle at the goal.

Truing: The act of centering or aligning a workpiece or cutting tool so that an operation may be performed accurately. Also, correcting the eccentricity or out of round condition when dressing a gri . . . View Full Definition

Pilates Principles: The six core principles that govern the correct execution of Pilates exercises, namely, Breathing, Centering, Control, Concentration, Flowing Movement, and Precision. To gain the most from t . . . View Full Definition

Kentro: Kentro body balance is a technique of gentle centering and balancing movements that stretch, exercise, relax, limber, and strengthen every area of the body. Founded by Angelika Thusius, Kent . . . View Full Definition

Atonality: Total abandonment of tonality (centering in a key). Atonal music moves from one level of dissonance to another, without areas of relaxation.