Product Description
Hilary Burnett is a certified Pilates instructor through The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado. She teaches workshops and classes, and trains individuals. A Northwest native, mother of four and tofu aficionado, Hilary's passion for matwork shines through in this video series. The matwork taught in this series is portable, elemental and empowering. Tune your body like a fine instrument, an integrated whole, working from the inside out. What could be more delicious as a way of fitness? Pilates (puh-lah-teez) is a method of conditioning that leads to uniform development of the whole body, and brings clarity and ease to the mind. A blissful departure from adrenaline-based fitness, Pilates exercises are powered by breath, flow and centering. Hilary's teaching emphasizes neutral lengthening of the spine to support the "elegant architecture" of the body. PILATES BASICS is a foundational tool for anyone desiring to master the Pilates method and move toward PILATES INTERMEDIATE. It details the ten basic exercises in the method and serves as both an introductory workout and the perfect daily mat workout. Includes selected modifications
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Beginning
By Melanie Workhoven (Canyon Park, WA)
Hilary Burnett's Pilates Basics is a perfect way to begin your own Pilates discovery. I say discovery because Pilates has the most marvelous way of showing you a new sense of your own strength and elegance -- starting with your first time through. And Hilary is the perfect guide. Her vocal style is soothing and encouraging at the same time. She uses clear, and evocative imagery to describe each move. You will find yourself feeling empowered right from the start. No matter what your level of fitness may be, this is a great way to get acquainted with Pilates. Not only is it fun and completely do-able for the beginner, you start to feel the positive effects right away. The basic is also a great companion piece for her Intermediate and Advanced DVDs. On days when you want a lighter or shorter workout, you can do the 10 basic Pilates moves mindfully and get wonderful benefits. Like the other DVDs in this series, The Bastyr chapel setting creates a feeling of sacred space. The music is uplifting and helps you keep flowing through the workout. This introduction to Pilates is a gift you really need to give yourself.
