Pilates Principle: Flow

To increase flow, integrate the whole body.

Flow is a key principle in Pilates and increases its benefits. Finding flow may be easier for some than for others. Once discovered, however, the body’s mechanics immediately thank us during practice and for a long time afterward.

You can give your body the care it deserves through flow and the rest of the Pilates principles.

The first paragraph in Joseph Pilates’ book, “Return to Life”, says:

“…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.”

You can give your body the care it deserves through flow and the rest of the Pilates principles.

Find flow today by:

• listening intently to your coach’s cues, notice the names and setups you hear consistently

• trying modifications to increase the likelihood of flow,

• complete exercises with grace and ease