WHAT IS Contrology?

Contrology is the name of Joseph Pilates’ corrective exercise method. The exercises practiced in Contrology improves strength, flexibility, balance, and posture. When practiced regularly, it can have many benefits.

1. Improve core strength: Contrology is known for its focus on developing a strong and stable torso. The exercises target the deep muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips, which can help improve your posture and reduce back pain.

2. Healthy joints: Contrology involves learning to use the correct muscles for healthier joint movement, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing athletic performance.

3. Improve balance: Contrology exercises challenge the body’s ability to find better alignment, which helps to improve balance and stability.

4. Reduce stress: Contrology incorporates breathing techniques and mindfulness when we move, which can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, which is especially helpful for mental health.

5. Better posture: Contrology strengthens the muscles that support the spine, improving posture and reducing the risk of developing pain in other parts of the body.

WhY Call “Pilates” CONTROLOGY?

Respecting Joseph Pilates’ lifework, we say we are practicing CONTROLOGY.

These days, there are many iterations of Joseph Pilates' work, and it is at Aligned Pilates where you will learn how to practice Contrology. Mr. Pilates was firm in his instructions and with the correct repetition of his exercises, a person will gradually and progressively develop a strong and vital body for this day and age. The consistent practice of Contrology will develop an organic rhythm and coordination within the body to the point where the movement is seemingly second nature, and at ease—learning to move efficiently and avoid pain is the product of our hard work.

Joseph Pilates believed that the body would RETURN TO LIFE through the exercise method, which he called CONTROLOGY.