About Balanced Roots Movement
Balanced Roots believes Pilates not only provides fitness, postural corrections and aids back issues but additionally gives complete holistic well being
Balanced Roots Movement Description
The idea of balanced roots came from my personal Pilates experience to be far greater than just an exercise system. Part of Joseph Pilates’ principles of ‘Contrology’- or Pilates as it is now referred to- included the mind & body connection along with a focus on breathing giving a full holistic experience.
Balance is not only extremely important in a physical sense, but also in life, with many of us struggling to find the time for ourselves. Pilates can provide both these things, through strengthening the ‘powerhouse’ to aid physical balance as well as giving you time to focus on your own body and getting within.
Roots are there to ground you and provide a strong platform. Again Pilates provides this through strengthening exercises but also reminds us of the importance of our connection with the ground. Whether this is standing, lying or any other position you may find yourself in, the ground can be used as a force to assist your every move. Roots are also where we came from; every single person has been on a unique journey which can be seen in our body. Rather than being a generic ‘one-size fits all’ system, Pilates can be tailored to suit your own bodily needs, finding a way to make you the best you can be.