Springer Pilates - A Teachers' Manual: Mat & Equipment Exercises

A comprehensive professional guide to Pilates instruction that combines theoretical foundations with practical application for prevention and rehabilitation. This manual covers the core Pilates Principles - Breathing, Centering, Flow, Precision, Concentration, Control and Coordination - providing therapists, instructors and wellness professionals with evidence-based knowledge for teaching effective classes. The extensive praxis section details mat and equipment training techniques with detailed photographic sequences, precise exercise instructions and movement explanations. Class plans offer concrete frameworks for designing prevention-focused course units, making this Springer publication an essential reference for integrating Pilates into clinical and fitness settings.