JOSEPH H. PILATES

First published in 1934, this new reprint of Your Health includes Joseph Pilates'' early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness. He bases his work on the concept of a balanced body and mind, drawing on the approach espoused by the early Greeks. While some of his personal philosophies reflected early 20th Century viewpoints, his athletic and fitness doctrines were years ahead of his time.Readers will learn his observations and conclusions about people''s approach to physical fitness. He describes the results of decades of scientific study, experimentation and research into the variety of troubles and ills that upset the balance of body and mind. Pilates makes extraordinary claims about the benefits of his defined science of Contrology and very specifically defines this science for all to read and understand.In this book, he exemplifies and clarifies the beneficial impact of his work.

A powerful memoir exploring identity, resilience, and the search for belonging.

A obra completa de Joseph Pilates aborda aspectos relevantes para todos nós, apresentando o que Joseph Pilates denominou Contrologia, que auxiliará no entendimento das bases do Método Pilates. Apresenta-se um material inedito na lingua portuguesa relatando a filosofia defendida pelo autor revolucionario, incluindo fotografias que documentaram suas teorias. Tambem nesta publicaço, Joseph Pilates abordou a saude e a qualidade de vida e como a atividade fisica tem papel fundamental na prevenço e na cura das doenças. O livro e composto por duas obras de Pilates, Sua saude e o retorno a vida pela Contrologia, esta ultima com coautoria de William John Miller, escritas em 1934 e 1945, respectivamente. as imagens contidas no livro so as das ediçes originais.