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by Joao
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Classical exercises: where they come from, and why does they exist?
Replies: 0
Views: 2102

Classical exercises: where they come from, and why does they exist?

Hello everybody! Hope there's still people coming here willing to discuss our beloved method. Lately, I was thinking about the additions/deletions that came after Joe died. I found the 48s (I think) sequence of Reformer exercises, and started practicing it. So far, some things caught my attention: -...
by Joao
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: What are the differences between teaching "Classical Pilates" versus the "Original Method"?
Replies: 2
Views: 4099

What are the differences between teaching "Classical Pilates" versus the "Original Method"?

Hi there! Once I saw Jay Grimes saying in an interview, that there were no "Basic", Intermediate" or "Advanced" exercises at Joe's studio. There were just "Exercises", "Men's Exercises" and "Woman's Exercises". When teaching the Original Method,...
by Joao
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Is the rest of the book available?
Replies: 6
Views: 8360

Re: Is the rest of the book available?

Hi there!

Javier, I'm also interested in the book! If possible, can I have my email on the announcements lists too?

Thank you! :)
João
by Joao
Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: New Page On the Book Companion Site: Everyday Workouts
Replies: 1
Views: 3548

Re: New Page On the Book Companion Site: Everyday Workouts

Hello, Javier! Thanks for sharing with us! Really, it makes a huge difference and helps understanding all the texts on the Book Site. As I watched your videos, a lot of things fell into place. I loved the "mistakes and all" thing! :D I think we are into a very competitive era, and there is...
by Joao
Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

Hello, Javier! I hope you're doing well and healthy! We had this conversation about a year ago, and I kept practicing breathing better within the exercises. Here are the results so far: - When I care about breathing, things get easier, as I already said. But there is more: when I breathe better, I e...
by Joao
Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

Hi there! Yes, as I said, I was too simplistic, messed up and didn’t told the whole story. Not every arching exercise I learned to do exhaling, as I explained to you. But not holding the breath was a bit new for me. Needless to say, I think all of your explanations makes sense! By the way, that part...
by Joao
Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

Hello! First of all, I love your rantings! :D I will be more specific about the breathing because some of the things you said are the things I've learned, but maybe because I'm being too simplistic in my explanation, or because I do have some difficulties to express myself in other language (or a bi...
by Joao
Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

Hello! I learned breathing patterns for various exercises. Some examples: Backstroke, Hundred, Breathing on Cadillac, Coordination, Double leg Stretch, Chest Expansion, etc. These movements have: 1- deep inhaling, 2- apnea (closing the glottis and maintaining the lungs with air helps the oxygen reac...
by Joao
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

I am sorry to post twice in a row, but I don't think I answered you sufficiently! :lol: Honestly, I think 10 years of disciplined training is fair for such a complete Method/System of exercises. I think the "Pilates Body" (weird expression, but I couldn't think of anything better :P) shows...
by Joao
Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Main
Topic: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?
Replies: 13
Views: 18424

Re: Contrology practice: How Joe intended it?

Hello, Javier! Thanks for your welcome and your very throughout answer! If you don't mind, I wish to continue with a few more questions about the way Joe trained his clients. Recently, a man called John Howard released a book of his own memories of Joseph Pilates. The book is called "Caged Lion...