Joseph Pilates’ Original 34 Exercises: CONTROLOGY- Demo

Here is a short demo of the classical sequence of Joseph Pilates. I have tried to stay close to his desired execution of each move. All quotes are by Joseph Pilates. Enjoy!

[@alisongallagher-hughes6493]

Whenever I am looking for Pilates inspiration, I come back to this video. The movements are so controlled and fluid - beautiful to watch!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you so much!

[@rossjocelyny]

This is inspiring me to return to the classical 34 lineup. It is so lovely.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you so much ❤

[@awakenotwoke6930]

The execution and precision were amazing!! Joseph said to master the intricacies of the movements before moving forward, and I can tell you spent a lot of time doing just that. This was a great exhibition. Excellent job!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you for the very kind feedback

[@mikegillespiemusic]

This was great. Have shared to my mom n sis. Played it back .5 speed and followed along. It's been..... 15 years or so since I had a regular classical mat practice. I teach hot yoga... I do not buy into the hot pilates/inferno vibe. Pilates is as it should be shown here IMO. Controlled, smooth, calm, room temp, and focus on the above. Not cardio max pump up burn sweat jump around tunes blasting disco light. Barf. Thank you. Will delve more into your channel for straight up no nonsense healing powerful pilates.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you so much. I totally agree with you.

[@charliedemosmusic]

Thank you for this. I used to go to Power Pilates in nyc. Best workout of my life. Did it decades. Still do a lot of the exercises but This is exactly what I was looking for. ❤

[@thevirgingoddesss]

This video made me even more motivated to keep practicing! I came to find that the best exercises are the ones you do by yourself, without machines or equipaments.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

I'm so glad!

[@zumbafanification51]

Love the caption of the name each move. Thank you. Lovely practice.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@eespinosa1095]

Just wow. Thank you for such an awesome demonstration. I loved your strength, precision and concentration into each movement.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BD091959]

Absolutely beautiful

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

You are very welcome. Good luck on your Pilates journey

[@kamilo4989]

Thank you for your lovely video to help me get started on my pilates journey! Excellent music choice too. Thank you.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Than you!

[@SusanaReis-co2qm]

Beautiful, controlled execution and stunning flow🙏 Thank YOU for sharing!🇵🇹👍💫

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you too!

[@jimkangas4176]

At last - the Pilates that I used to do. I wasn't a Pilates person per se - but a cyclist who wanted to up my core strength. My cyclist friends all quit, but I kept at it for the next 8 years. After I retired and moved to the Southwest, it seems to hard to find this kind of Pilates.

[@ericadensch4016]

WOW! Beautifully executed!!!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@ElanaEarthsea]

Really lovely to watch. Well done!!!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Many thanks

[@jleaton]

I love the idea of using his original sequence. The basics are always the best, IMO. Thank you for this!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

I agree :)

[@karenpaulina8848]

Beautiful job.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@davidrodriguez-bx6yg]

Really nice video, thank you very much!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you so much!

[@pazsugarspice]

That was beautiful

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

thank you!

[@joejuliacarver8677]

Beautiful.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@possumhollerhomestead3499]

Life goals!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

❤❤❤

[@Bodymindreset]

Beautiful❤

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@missjones8882]

Impressive! 🎉

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you!

[@d26s10]

Did you build your strength by only doing Pilates or with weights and extra resistance training too? I get frustrated that I don’t have the strength for body weight exercises, such as a proper full push up and have tried all variations but my body simply does not get stronger. I would love to have the control you do. The way you move your body looks so elegant and I imagine feels amazing for your joints and muscles.

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Hi! I have only done Pilates, Yoga, and dance for about the last 10-12 years as my main forms of exercise. Personally, I noticed the strength in my upper body was greatly improved with Yoga and Pilates over weight training. I had done weight training for a few years before that. I also was a gymnast until the age of 12 and I believe I carried a lot of that upper body strength with me into adulthood. Thanks for your comments and question :)

[@livrowland171]

Thanks a lot. Can I ask: if I want to try to learn just as he advised, starting from the beginning and learning each one very well before moving on : what should each session look like? Say after a while I am on number 5, should my practice session always involve the first four in sequence before working on the new one? Thanks for any info on that!

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Hi! It would be fine to focus on one move for that day but just make sure to properly warm up before you dive in. I actually warm up before I start his sequence.

[@SNRJ-m3y]

Hi! Beautiful execution :) what company did you get your instructor certification with? I would like to learn this classical style

[@pilateswithmyra9156]

Thank you! My cert is from Pilates Instructor Academy. I highly recommend their program.

[@mikegillespiemusic]

@@pilateswithmyra9156 would love to hear more about this experience as I am considering it myself