Ellie Herman's Pilates Mat - Softcover

Ellie Herman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976518147 ISBN 13: 9780976518143

Publisher: Ellie Herman Books, 2007

Synopsis

Finally, a complete manual for Pilates Mat exercises by internationally renowned Pilates expert Ellie Herman. This guide is meant for Pilates Instructors and fitness professionals as well as Pilates aficionados who want a deeper understanding of their own practice. This book takes you through the classic Pilates Mat repertoire and introduces original exercises developed by Ellie Herman and her instructors over the last fifteen years. Included in the book are: step by step photo sequences, detailed description of over 80 Pilates Mat exercises, proper breathing and specific alignment cues, thumbnail cheat sheets, benefits and contraindications, rehabilitation applications, special tips and imagery.

About this title

About the Author:

Ellie Herman, formerly a professional dancer and choreographer, has taught Pilates for over fifteen years, and has developed a unique language to communicate the essence of the Pilates method. Ellie travels around the world teaching Pilates at conferences and private studios, focusing on teacher training and professional education. Ellie Herman Studios in San Francisco, Oakland and Brooklyn, are dedicated to Pilates-based fitness, rehabilitation, teacher training, and continuing education. Ellie invented a new piece of Pilates equipment called the Pilates Springboard, an inexpensive and space-saving variation of the Wall Unit/Cadillac which is now being manufactured by Balanced Body. Other titles by Ellie Herman: Pilates for Dummies, Pilates Workbook on the Ball, Pilates Props Workbook, Pilates Reformer, Pilates Springboard, Piltates Cadillac, and Pilates Wunda Chair. Ellie Herman also has a master of science degree in Acupuncture and herbal medicine. She continually strives to expand her approach to bringing balance back to the body.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ellie Herman Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0976518147
• ISBN 13: 9780976518143
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 191
• Editor: Ellie Herman
• Illustrator: N/a