As a Pilates student, you should know that Joe was all about the transitions.
He was NOT a dancer, but a boxer.
He studied the movement of animals and nature. Never an awkward movement in the cats he studied and based some of his work on.
Today’s video is required viewing for all of my students of the reformer.
We’re taking a look at transitions on and off of the apparatus. These transitions should become an exercise in themselves.
It’s about economy of movement, precision, grace and elegance.
Moving with these qualities is just as important as strength and flexibility.
Where else can you find more graceful transitions in your life? Let me know in the comments below.
I think getting in and out of the car can be extremely ungraceful. I think I’ll work on that transition.
Oh my gosh! Absolutely. Great opportunity to twizzle with your legs together. Never know when the papperatzi will be waiting. (Right Britney Spears?)
Maya, could not agree with you more! As one of your teachers in your fabulous studio, I time transitions, no piddling, fiddling around. We’ve got work to do! Power to the transitions!
Thank you, fabulous teacher for keeping people on their toes.