Posture and body awareness: is there a correct posture?
Posture is dynamic and there is no perfect position. Why changing position matters more than “correcting” your body, and how Pilates works on body awareness.
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Posture doesn't depend only on how you sit or stand. It is dynamic and can vary according to each person's characteristics, habits, environment and the different tasks of daily life.1,2
Rather than looking for a perfect position, it's important to change position and keep your body active, developing the ability to move with comfort and control.2,3
During a Pilates class, the focus is on how the body organises itself and moves. Breathing, alignment, concentration and control are all part of how the exercises are performed. The aim is not to “correct” the body, but to build strength, mobility and a more mindful practice.2,4,5
How can Pilates help?
Regular practice can help you:
- Build muscular endurance and work on strength;4
- Pay more attention to how your body moves;
- Work on mobility;4
- Improve dynamic balance;
- Move with greater control;
- Bring more movement into your daily routine;
- Explore different positions and ways of moving;2
- Add more movement and change position throughout the day.2,3
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Through strength, mobility and control exercises, our classes help you understand your body better and move with greater awareness.
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