Joseph Pilates (1880–1967) developed a system of exercises which puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, and developing a strong core, and improving balance. Pilates called his method ‘Contrology’ but it is today known as ‘Pilates’.
Writings – Books
- The Mind Body Workout – With Pilates and The Alexander Technique by Lynne Robinson and Helge Fisher.[1]
Writings – Articles
- ‘Teaching a Pilates mat class with an Alexander agenda’ by Diane Young Sussman introduces Pilates and how the Alexander Technique can inform Pilates, and on using Pilates as a context within which to explore the use of the self.[2]
- ‘Pilates and Alexander: Integrating fitness’ contains two teachers of the Alexander Technique on fusing Pilates and Alexander, how they are mutually supportive.[3]
References
[1] The Mind Body Workout – With Pilates and The Alexander Technique by Lynne Robinson and Helge Fisher (Pan Books, 1998).
[2] ‘Teaching a Pilates mat class with an Alexander agenda’ by Diane Young Sussman in AmSAT News issue no. 75 (Winter 2007), pp. 18–20.
[3] ‘Pilates and Alexander: Integrating fitness’ (no author) in Direction vol. 3, no. 9 edited by Paul Cook (Direction Journal, 2015), pp. 16–21.
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