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A range of books and manuals on the Pilates Method including the most comprehensive book and videos on the Pilates Method.
Improve your stamina and fitness, increase flexibility and reduce back pain!

 

 




"Your Health" & "Return to Life through Contrology" FREE POSTAGE
  Joe Pilates Books

"Your Health" & "Return to Life through Contrology" FREE POSTAGE

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FREE POSTAGE in Australia and New Zealand!

"Pilates - His Complete Works" 

These are the two book that Joe Pilates himself wrote; 'Your Health' and 'Return to Life through Contrology', with photos of the Master demonstrating the exercises, is faithfully reproduced here.

Available for the first time in Australia, edited by Allan Menezes, this book is an invaluable source for those wishing to understand the thinking behind Pilates' approach to his, now incredibly popular, exercise philosophy. Previously released in the USA as two separate books, this combined-format book is a must for all Pilates  enthusiasts. These books are required reading for all pilates students for all course around the world - this is the best price you will find anywhere!!                                                                                   

Click here for sample pages of the book: www.pilates.net/Complete_Works_Sample.pdf

"The Psoas Book" by Liz Koch
 
"The Psoas Book" by Liz Koch

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The Psoas Book

The Psoas - A Comprehensive Guide to the Iliopsoas Muscle and Its Profound Effect on the Body/Mind/Emotions.

This book is a Student Copy (only because the cover has some slight marks) and so is offered at a reduced price from the RRP of $22.95 plus postage.

"The Psoas Book"  will teach you what the psoas muscle does physiololgically, why it gets stressed and how you can relax the muscle in order to restore optimal health - Dr Victor Collins D.C. Santa Cruz, CA

 

The Pilates Theory Bible - eBook
 
The Pilates Theory Bible - eBook

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The "Pilates Theory Bible" is the most comprehensive Pilates theory book available on the market in the last 12 years.

Created by the pioneer of Pilates in Australia, this theory manual has been used as a training manual for other Pilates Companies worldwide
With 75 Pages of solid theory and essential anatomy charts, this bible will take you through vital training aspects and explain them in detail,  including:

  • Pilates Principles
  • Breathing technique
  • Core control
  • Stretching
  • Exercise Formulas
  • Feedback requirements and more...

This is an e-book and only downloadable by the purchaser and can be printed.

"Complete Guide to the Pilates Method" 2nd Ed E-book
 
"Complete Guide to the Pilates Method" 2nd Ed E-book

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The Bestseller, "The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method" is now available in the updated 2nd Edition as an e-Book.
Once you have ordered it from the internet, password will be emailed to you, to then download it from the internet. 
The Single Most Comprehensive Guide to Joseph H. Pilates’ Techniques Just Got Better!
Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, this original Pilates best-seller produces real results. It includes three levels of workouts and six routines that provide
something for every person who wants the strength, flexibility, fitness and pain relief that have made Pilates workouts so popular.

Pilates exercises offer a complete fitness system. They combine key elements of yoga and bodywork with original techniques that strengthen the

“core” muscles of the torso while increasing flexibility throughout the body. Rather than building bulk, the techniques create sculpted muscles, reduce

stress and increase energy.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THIS BOOK

_ A thorough introduction to the history and philosophy of Pilates’ techniques

_ Detailed descriptions of 115 Pilates exercises in basic, intermediate and advanced routines

_ 176 step-by-step photographs illustrating the exercises

_ A special chapter on pain relief for back, knees, hips, shoulders, ankles and feet

_ A special section for athletes, with strength-building and flexibility exercises

THIS NEW EDITION INCLUDES SPECIAL SECTIONS ON

_ The Stamina Stretchto increase breathing capacity and support core abdominal muscles

_ The B-Line Coreto give support for routines, a trimmer waist and relief from back pain

_ How to change the way you walk to prevent back pain and tension headaches

_ Back-strengthening routines for rotational sports like golf, tennis and racquetball

_ Upper-body exercises for computer users Most Pilates books don’t address the different needs of beginners, advanced practitioners and athletes

but this book is different.Written by a former top college athlete, it can be used by both beginners and instructors to complement sports-training programs.

The exercises are also perfect for people who simply want to get in shape.Use this book as your personal training manual as you explore your fitness potential to the fullest!

 

NB: This is an ebook and  can be kept on your computer as well as printed.

No shipping charges apply - this book is sent out by email, ready to download.

"Your Health" & "Return to Life through Contrology" eBook
 
"Your Health" & "Return to Life through Contrology" eBook

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"Pilates - His Complete Works" by Jo Pilates 
These are the two book that Joe Pilates himself wrote; 'Your Health' and 'Return to Life through Contrology', with photos of the Master demonstrating the exercises, is faithfully reproduced here.
Available for the first time as an e-book, this is an invaluable source for those wishing to understand the thinking behind Pilates' approach to his, now incredibly popular, exercise philosophy. Previously released in the USA as two separate books, this combined-format book is a must for all Pilates enthusiasts. These books are required reading for all pilates students for all course around the world - this is the best price you will find anywhere!!                                                                                   
Click here for sample pages of the book

Please keep in mind there are no refunds on e-Books once purchased.

 

"Your Health" eBook by Joe Pilates
 
"Your Health" eBook by Joe Pilates

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"Your Health" by Josef Pilates with photos of the Master demonstrating the exercises, is faithfully reproduced here.
Available for the first time as an ebook, this is an invaluable source for those wishing to understand the thinking behind Pilates' approach to his, now incredibly popular, exercise philosophy.

This book is a must for all Pilates enthusiasts and essential reading for all pilates instructors. Imagine, as an instructor, if your clients asked you if you had read Jo's books and you said "...??..."  

These books are required reading for all pilates students for all course around the world - this is the best price you will find anywhere!!                                                                                   
Click here for sample pages of the book

Please keep in mind there are no refunds on e-Books once purchased.

NB> This is an ebook and NOT available to print. It can only be kept on your computer.

"Return to Life Through Contrology" e-Book by Joe Pilates
 
"Return to Life Through Contrology" e-Book by Joe Pilates

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"Return to Life Through Contrology" by Josef Pilates with photos of the Master demonstrating the exercises, is faithfully reproduced here.
Available for the first time as an ebook, this is an invaluable source for those wishing to understand the thinking behind Pilates' approach to his, now incredibly popular, exercise philosophy.

This book is a must for all Pilates enthusiasts and essential reading for all pilates instructors. Imagine, as an instructor, if your clients asked you if you had read Jo's books and you said "...??..."  

These books are required reading for all pilates students for all course around the world - this is the best price you will find anywhere!!                                                                                   
Click here for sample pages of the book

Please keep in mind there are no refunds on e-Books once purchased.

NB> This is an ebook and NOT available to print. It can only be kept on your computer.

Pilates Complete Guide + Floor 1 DVD - FREE POSTAGE
 
Pilates Complete Guide + Floor 1 DVD - FREE POSTAGE

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This is a special offer to Subscribers of the Menezes Pilates Newsletter.

Both the "Complete guide to the Pilates Method" e-Book and the Pilates Floor 1 DVD are now combined for a fantastic price you cannot affort to miss.

BUY THIS NOW. The book will be sent to you via email and the DVD will be posted to you free of charge!

This DVD can be played in all regions of the world.

 

 

 
   

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