Polestar principles of movement

Question 1

What are the 3 guiding Pilates principles

Answer 1

1. Whole body health
2. Whole body commitment
3. Breath

Question 2

What is whole bold health

Answer 2

Refers to the development of the body, the mind and the spirit in complete coordination with each other. Achieved through exercise, proper diet, good hygiene and sleeping habits, plenty of sunshine, fresh air and a balance in life of work, recreation and relaxation

Question 3

How does Joesph Pilates explain how to achieve our highest accomplishments

Answer 3

“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability”

Question 4

What is whole body commitment

Answer 4

Mental and physical discipline, a work ethic, an attitude towards one’s self and assuming a lifestyle that is necessary to achieve whole body health

Question 5

What did Joesph Pilates say to Ron Fletcher about breath

Answer 5

“above all, learn how to breath correctly”
“In d the air to out d air”
“Exhale completely”

Question 6

What is the breath integral for

Answer 6

Integral for body functioning, increasing volume capacity, oxygenation and other physiological changes.

Question 7

What is full inhalation and exhalation helpful for

Answer 7

It helps the circulatory system nourish all the tissues with oxygen-rich white blood while carrying away impurities and metabolic waste. “Cleansing mechanism” as the ‘internal shower’ resulting in mental and physical invigoration and rejuvenation

Question 8

List the 12 goals and benefits of Pilates

Answer 8

Coordination, Strength, Mobility, Efficient movement, Flowing movement, Mental and spiritual rejuvenation, Self-awareness, Self-confidence, Restoration of natural animal movement, Integration of mind, body & spirit, Sense of well-being, Enhanced quality of life

Question 9

List the 8 Pilates evolved movement principles

Answer 9

Whole Body movement, Breathing, Balanced muscle development, Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Rhythm

Question 10

Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of naturally, easily and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure

Answer 10

Joseph Pilates, Return to Life, p.15

Question 11

“One of the major results of Contrology is gaining the mastery of the mind over the complete control of your body”

Answer 11

Joseph Pilates, Return to life, p.19

Question 12

What are Polestar’s principles of movement

Answer 12

1. Breathing
2. Axial elongation and core control
3. Spine articulation
4. Organisation of the head, neck and shoulders
5. Weight bearing and alignment of the extremities
6. Movement integration

Question 13

“Your blood will flow with renewed vigour as a direct result of your faithfully performing the Contrology exercises. These exercises induce the heart to pump strong and steadily. As a result, the bloodstream carries and discharges from your system more of the accumulated debris created by fatigue”

Answer 13

Joseph Pilates