Mind-Body Conditioning: The Pilates Method stresses the blend of Western and Eastern approaches to well-being. The Western approach is dynamic, with the emphasis on motion, muscle tone, and strength. The Eastern approach is static, with the emphasis on rest, contemplation, stretching, and limberness. In both methods, the mind can exert great control over the body, while physical exercises can improve many aspects of mental fatigue. Essentially, the Pilates Method allows the mind and body to help one another.

 

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