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What are the different types of Pilates?

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There Pilates method is a discipline that allows both to build up muscle and of focus on yourself and on his personal well-being. The mixture of these two visions makes Pilates a complete sport possessing many advantages. However, there are several types of Pilates, we will explain the specificities of each one to you! You would like to make a coursee Pilates in a studio in Paris ? Discover Pilates flow by POSES at the end of this article.

Summary

Different types of Pilates: the basics to know

Pilates is a versatile sporting activity that brings well-being to the body and mind. There are several styles of Pilates: Classic Pilates, Yoga Pilates, Stott Pilates, Power Pilates, Winsor Pilates, Reformer Pilates, etc. Before getting to the heart of the matter, let's give a quick reminder of the basics of Pilates!

What is the Pilates method?

There Pilates method, created by Joseph Pilates at the beginning of the last century, is a practice inspired by several sports such as dance, gymnastics, yoga, etc. 

It was initially intended tohelp with limb rehabilitation et al'dancer training. For this, devices and miscellaneous accessories are used for activate certain muscles and make them work in depth.

Little by little, the fame of the discipline has caused Pilates to grow significantly throughout the world. It is now practiced all around the globe and has even diversified.

Thus, the Pilates method is based on 6 pillars which establish the foundations of the discipline:

  • Breathing
  • Concentration
  • Stabilization
  • Control
  • Fluidity
  • Precision

If you would like to learn more about the Pilates method, check out our article on the subject!

The benefits of Pilates

The aim of Pilates is to strengthen deep muscles through specific exercises. Thanks to these exercises, several benefits can be seen on the body:

  • improves natural body posture
  • develops flexibility
  • refines the silhouette
  • suitable for all profiles
  • allows you to do an activity that is both physical and gentle 
  • etc.

To learn more about the benefits of Pilates, don’t hesitate to read our article on the subject!

The different types of Pilates 

Pilates is divided into Several types of processes, each based on the same bases but comprising specificities specific to each person. We will explain everything to you !

Classic Pilates

THE Classic Pilates is basic Pilates, faithful to original techniques created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920s. 

The exercises are sequenced on the carpet and allow you to work in depth of the muscles. It is a type of Pilates that can be considered relatively hard but it remains one of the most effective methods !

THE upper body, also called the trunk, is particularly worked as well as all the muscles connected to it. You can be sure that your posture will be improved after your classic Pilates sessions! 

Yoga Pilates

THE Yoga Pilates is, as its name suggests, a form of Pilates mixed with yoga

As you may know, Pilates and yoga combine several similarities particularly in certain postures and certain benefits

The exercises are performed in a manner soft and fluid, with emphasis on the slow breathingTHE perfect balance to concentrate the best of both disciplines in one!

To learn more about the differences between Pilates and yoga, visit our article Pilates or yoga: what are the differences?

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Stott Pilates

Gentle method, the Stott Pilates perfectly suited to all profiles. No matter theage, there morphology or the fitness, it is a good method for training throughout your life, in a way non-aggressive for muscles and joints

Therefore, muscle strengthening is not the priority of Stott Pilates. It is more focused on the breathing, THE stretching, etc. 

Power Pilates

THE Power Pilates is a type of Pilates aimed at stimulate the mind and train the body simultaneously. 

So, intense muscle strengthening et psychological well-being go together !

His practice is more sporty and requires several accessories to carry out the exercises. It is known that Pilates Power is carried out within a gym to take advantage of the different accessories. 

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The Pilates Reformer

Less developed in France, the Reform Pilates consists of carrying out the sessions on a machine called the “Reformer”

Thus, the machine consists of a plateau, of pulleys and of springs. They allow you to carry out exercises relatively difficult but not provoking no pain. The postures are done gently and all the muscles are used 

These are mainly the lower body and core muscles which are worked in this style of Pilates: legs, abs, stomach, glutes, etc.

To conclude 

To conclude, there are different types of Pilates and allow you to meet all possible expectations

There are mainly 5 types of Pilates:

  • Classic Pilates : from the first techniques created by Joseph Pilates
  • Yoga Pilates : perfect blend of Pilates and yoga 
  • Stott Pilates: 
  • Power Pilates : for muscular and spiritual strengthening
  • Reform Pilates : carrying out exercises with a specific machine made up of several accessories 

All of these techniques respect the fundamentals of Pilates which aim toincrease physical strength, posture, stability and spiritual well-being

What are you waiting for to get started and discover Pilates?

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Immersed in the twilight and the light effects, the coaches support you in carrying out the movements and exercises. You will feel your muscles working! 

The sessions offered at POSES Studio are suitable for all levels and make you gain mobility, flexibility, strength and stability !