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						 			      	The 6 Principles of Pilates						 			      	
							                
							                	
Far from being a random exercise approach or loose training style, Pilates is founded on six principles. It is these concepts which dictate the approach to Pilates and ultimately which define it.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.fitnessadvisory.org/2013/11/23/the-6-principles-of-pilates/						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	Balanced Body: Nine Principles of Pilates - Care2 Healthy Living						 			      	
							                
							                	
From Colleen Craig's book, Pilates on the Ball, learn nine principles developed by Joseph Pilates to build core strength to promote fitness without injury.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-pilates-principles.html						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	8 Principles of Pilates - Gaiam Life						 			      	
							                
							                	
Originally called contrology, Joseph Pilates' self-named fitness regimen is based on these 8 principles of Pilates. Pilates by any other name still gives you amazing results: a toned core, long, lean muscles, and graceful movement.
							                							                
 						                  	http://life.gaiam.com/article/8-principles-pilates						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	The 9 Principles of Pilates - DemosHealth						 			      	
							                
							                	
For breast cancer survivors using Pilates, it is extremely important to pay attention to the Pilates principles. Getting physical exercise is essential to recovery, but overdoing it can cause more harm than good.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.demoshealth.com/w/the-9-principles-of-pilates						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	The Principles of Pilates - Absolute Balance Pilates						 			      	
							                
							                	
Joseph Pilates developed his fitness method with one overarching goal: to give people a way to achieve "true health". He defined true health as "the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body" with a well balanced "holy trinity" of body, mind and spirit.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.absolutebalance.com/the-principles-of-pilates						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	Pilates Anatomy - Understand the principles of Pilates						 			      	
							                
							                	
Breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow are principles that form the basis of many approaches of Pilates and are generally accepted as the foundation of the system.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/understand-the-principles-of-pilates						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	Pilates Principles - Precision, Breath, Balance, Flow, Centering - Life Time Pilates						 			      	
							                
							                	
Read about the Pilates Philosophy at LifePower Pilates and come join us to experience this powerful exercise system. Learn about the fundamentals of the program.
							                							                
 						                  	https://www.lifetimefitness.com/en/programs-and-events/fitness/pilates/pilates-principles.html						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	The Principles of Pilates - History of Joseph Pilates and principles of Pilates						 			      	
							                
							                	
In Pilates, all movements originate from the center of the body, which is located in the pelvis, just bellow the navel (inside). Anatomically, our center connects several large muscle groups and refers to the musculature located deep within the abdominal area.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.studiompilates.com/pilates-history-description.html?bpid=1209						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	Pilates Principles - Six Essential Pilates Concepts						 			      	
							                
							                	
The Pilates principles are concepts that inform the Pilates method of exercise and set it apart from other exercise programs. The Pilates principles apply to every Pilates exercise, mat or equipment.
							                							                
 						                  	https://www.verywell.com/six-pilates-principles-2704854						                   
						 			     							                 
						                  
							          
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						 			      	6 Pilates Principles for Beginners						 			      	
							                
							                	
Familiarizing yourself with the Pilates Principles will make you more prepared for your first Pilates class. Joseph Pilates developed his Pilates exercises while he was in a detention center.
							                							                
 						                  	http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-129/6-Pilates-Principles-for-Beginners.html