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Pilates and Ron Fletcher Work |
Start creating a uniformly developed, lean body with Pilates... |
What is Pilates? |
Pilates is a form of exercise and movement repatterning created during World War I by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Named "Contrology" by its creator, Pilates created a Method to work with all body types, abilities and disabilities. The Pilates Method focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and the mind / body connection. |
After Joe's death in 1967, his wife Clara continued to teach Pilates to people including Ron Fletcher. After her death in 1977, the students of Joe and Clara such as Eve Gentry, Kathy Grant and Ron Fletcher continued to evolve the Method based on its original principles: Breath, Control, Concentration, Centering, Precision, and Flowing Movement. |
Pilates focuses on working the smaller muscles and not just the larger, more superficial muscles to create a uniformly developed, lean body. There are different lineages of Pilates' work, one of which is the Ron Fletcher Work. ITM specializes in the Fletcher Pilates. |
What will Pilates help me with? |
~ Getting into shape ~ Rehabilitation of sprains/strains ~ Sports performance enhancement ~ Scoliosis ~ Arthritic pain relief ~ Muscle balance, strength, and flexibility ~ Body awareness ~ Relief from chronic pain ~ Regaining and keeping full range of motion |
~ Improving bone density ~ Decompression of spine ~ Improved lung capacity Pilates is very helpful in all stages of pregnancy, but is not recommended to be started AFTER becoming pregnant. Doctor approval is required. |
Teacher and Student Workshops |
Student Workshops ITM travels to different studios throughout the US to teach intensive movement workshops for teachers and students. If you are interested in having ITM present a workshop at your studio contact us. Teacher workshops ITM periodically offers 2 day Teacher Workshops on such topics as Spinal Mechanics and the Mat, High Barrel and Spine Corrector and Teacher movement weekends. Contact the studio for the schedule of upcoming workshops. |
Joe and Clara Pilates |