STOTT PILATES Manual - Comprehensive Matwork (English)

Having recently started Stott pilates classes I wanted something that was specific to the Stott methodology as opposed to pilates in general. Additionally, if you know pilates you will understand that proper breathing and posture are essential elements of the exercises. This manual although expensive, thoroughly describes the exercises, the breathing and posture requirements from beginner through to experienced and I have found it enormously useful as a reference guide and practice aid. I would recommend it if you are following the Stott Pilates method, but if you want a general introduction to pilates look elsewhere.

Great manual, I would recommend.

I'm reading this book now before I start Pilates Instructor Training and it's giving me a new awareness of my breath, scapular region, pelvic region, head alignment and rib cage. I'm studying from home and DVDs are on the way, but I find that I can take it nice and slow with just the book and really get to understand the meaning of the principles and exercises and feel them in my body at my own pace.

A waterproof envelop would have been able to weather the transit to Singapore - the outer packaging was slightly damp upon arrival, and this left water stains on the manuals. Slightly disappointed that the outer envelop wasn't more padded for better protection.

There are pictures, descriptions and room to make notes. Easy to follow. different levels and corrilating notifications for each move.