What is Stott Pilates Method ?
The method comes from a German, Joseph Hubertus Pilates.
Born in 1880 from a gymnast father and a naturopath mother, Joseph Pilates is a fragile child. However, he strongly believes that his physical condition could be improved and he will train his own body, basing the method on anatomy and taking inspiration from animal movements, martial arts and yoga. At the age of 14 he is a model for anatomic drawings.
Later he makes a living as a wrestler in a circus and as a self defense instructor.
Imprisoned during World War I, he elaborates a method of gymnastics in his camp. He trains prisoners and, little by little, the guards of the camp where he is held. In 1926, in the USA, Joseph Pilates will develop his work by opening a school which became successful with a large sphere of athletes, dancers and celebrities.
Like Yoga, the Pilates Method has a global approach of the body in order to develop it in balance, correct wrong postures and stimulate the body and ease the spirit.
The Stott Pilates Method is a contemporary approach of the late Joseph Pilates’ s method, including modern principles of sport science and rehabilitation.
There are 5 principles constituting the fundamentals of the Stott Pilates Method :
- Breathing
- Pelvic placement
- Rib cage placement
- Head and neck placement
- Movement and stabilization of the scapula
These are the keystone to practice safely and efficiently. Through an appropriate breathing and placement of the body during the practice, these principles will raise awareness of your “center” and will help you get the best results.
The Instructor
Imrann is a certified Stott Pilates Mat Work instructor.
Born in France, and passionate about sport it's after a journey in Asia that he chooses to be an instructor.
Experiencing the benefits and well being felt he becomes in 2012 one of the rare Stott Pilates Certified male instructor in France.
Imrann speaks fluently french, english and spanish.
The Personal Lessons
Private and personalized lesson of 55 minutes of mat exercices at your home, using small equipments (ball, flex ring, rubber band...) A free postural analysis is provided on the first lesson.
Collective lessons in a studio : Académie internationale de Danse, Cité Véron, Kajyn Club, DTM ,Atelier Danse 94
Collective lessons for companies : please contact me for a quotation.
Informations, booking :
by mail : stottparis@gmail.com
by phone : + 33 6 22 59 36 56
The Prices
A free postural analysis is provided on the first lesson to define your needs and the most adapted exercises program for your body.
Personal lessons in Paris:
Personal lesson Solo of one hour : 50 €
Ten lessons package : 480 €
Personal lesson Duo of one hour : 40 €
Ten lessons package : 380 €
Personal lesson Trio of one hour : 35 €
Ten lessons package : 330 €
The prices for duo and trio lessons is for one person.
Packages can be taken with two payments.
Please wear a comfortable outfit (fitness / tracksuit trouser, leggins...)
An additional 5 € charge will be added for classes on week ends and public holidays.
Faq
What is Stott Pilates original Method and what is the original method ?
The name of the method comes from Joseph Hubertus Pilates.
In 1926, the USA, Joseph Pilates will develop his work by opening a school which became successful with a large sphere of athletes, dancers and celebrities. Like Yoga, the Pilates Method has a global approach of the body in order to develop it in balance, correct wrong postures and stimulate the body and spirit.
The original Pilates method is based on 32 exercices, with only one principle, the breathing, there are no variants to the exercices. Props used are the arc barrel, the flex band, the fitness circle. The Stott Pilates Method is a contemporary approach of the late Joseph Pilates’s method, including modern principles of sport science and rehabilitation. With a repertory of 63 exercises, using mini ball, foam roller, flex band, fitness circle and variants, this is a total of more than 600 exercises.
There are 5 Principales constituting the fundamentals of the Stott Pilates Method.
- Breathing
- Pelvic placement
- Rib cage placement
- Shoulder stability
- Head and neck placement
These are the keystone to practice safely and efficiently. Through an appropriate breathing and placement of the body during the practice, these principles will raise awareness of your “center” and will help you get the best results.
Will Pilates help me lose weight ?
Not directly. However, a balanced diet along with a regular physical exercise and the practice of Pilates can help you lose weight and trim your figure.
Does the Pilates Method involve breathing and stamina (cardio-training)?
No. The exercises are realized slowly during the class.
Why do we speak about “core” and why is it important to reinforce it ?
The core strength is best described as the strength maintaining a correct alignment of the spine in various positions and submitted to different levels of stress. The core strength means that you can practice activities without hurting your back.
However, the majority believes that core strength involves working on the abdominal muscles. If we take a larger definition, i.e. the muscles contributing to a good bearing, we understand why it is essential to include a range of practices soliciting each muscle.
Pilates for whom and what for ?
Pilates is adapted to kids and adults, men and women, athletes or less active people providing there are no medical restrictions.
Pilates will help you build confidence, tone your body and trim your silhouette ,have a better posture, a greater balance and coordination.
There are specific classes too: Pilates for golfers and pre natal and post natal Pilates . Many celebrities and top athletes practice Pilates on a regular basis :
The list of celebrities who do Pilates is always growing. Some on the list include Tiger Woods, Julia Roberts, Sharon Stone, Kobe Bryant, Uma Thurman, Danny Glover, Liz Hurley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting and Madonna to Martin Amis, John Cleese, Gisele Bundchen, Sylvester Stallone...
