Flashcards for Pilates/Yoga Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

Flashcards for Pilates/Yoga Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 8 benefits of yoga - ANSWER-Strength, Flexibility Coordination, Core Strength, Lung Capacity, Increased Circulation, Balance, Posture What are the two books Joseph Pilates wrote? - ANSWER-Your Health, Return to Life Through Conrtology Elevator Speech - ANSWER-Pilates is a method of exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. With systematic practice of specific exercises coupled with focused breathing patterns. Classical Pilates uses few repetitions and a large variety of movements so that precision can be practiced without fatigue and be frequently reinforced. What makes Peak Pilates authentic and unique? As a reference (not to talk to with clients) - ANSWER-1. We teach neutral spine but is not the goal. Neutral spine is natural gravity of their own body standing. The curve will be less in supine and we do not want to force the curve. 2. Optimal alignment is neutral pelvis. You can teach in and out of neutral pelvis. Neutral pelvis is different for each person. What makes Peak Pilates authentic and unique? - ANSWER-1. Transition is still an exercise. It mimics something you will do on your daily life. Links the exercises together...becomes a dance. 2. Focus on flow. Concentration and precision develops endurance and stamina. The endurance and stamina provides cardio. 3. It is taught as a movement system linked intelligently with purpose. 4. Teaches each exercise with a unique and dynamic rhythm. 5. Teaches Pilates in its original form. Learning classical Pilates..only thing changed is how to help the body. 6. Uses systematic order. Level order. Learn the recipe before breaking down the recipe. 7. Recommends to teach one on one and small group. 8. How to help others with injuries or cases? 9. Sessions have a beginning, middle, end. Begins supine and ends vertical. 10. Focus on movement and transition with concentration. Peak Pilates Philosophy of Teaching - ANSWER-Change happens through movement and movement heals The six Pilates principles - ANSWER-1. Control 2. Centering 3. Concentration 4. Breath 5. Flow 6. Precision Five parts of the mind - ANSWER-1. Intelligence 2. Imagination 3. Intuition 4. Memory 5. Will and Desire