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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction to the Pilates Principles
The Lost Wisdom of Kinesthesia
Pilates for the Twenty-first Century
The Six Pilates Principles (Reimagined)
Other Tips from Fascial and Brain Research
2. The Functional Core: The Role of the Thoracopelvic Canister
The Nervous System
The Osseoligamentous System
The Myofascial (Muscle + Fascial) System
Conclusion
3. Developing Core Stability
Defining Stability
Developing an Efficient Core Stabilization Strategy
Retraining an Optimal Breathing Strategy
The Psoas
Conclusion
4. Dysfunction of the Core
Neurodevelopment
Trauma
Habituation
Conclusion
5. Responses to Non-optimal Core Stabilization Strategies
Effect on the Autonomic Nervous System
Effect on Posture and the Deep Myofascial System
Compensatory Strategies for the Lack of Optimal Control
Gripping
Short- and Long-Term Effects of Gripping Strategies
Conclusion
6. Integrating the Pilates Principles
Kinesthetic Milestones for the Pilates Powerhouse
Cues to Build Kinesthetic Awareness
Identifying Areas of Kinesthetic Challenge
Exercises for Exploring Kinesthetic Milestones
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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