The Six Principles of Pilates : 
 

1. Centering – Bringing focus to the “center” of the body or what we refer to when teaching as the “Powerhouse.”

2. Control – Each movement is done with muscular control and while paying attention to detail and positioning.

3. Concentration – Bringing mindful awareness and intent into the workout and through each exercise to get the most out of it. Doing fewer repetitions in the correct way is better than doing many without focus!

4. Precision – Focus on the details and positioning throughout each exercise. Awareness is sustained throughout each movement.

5. Breath – Breath is emphasized! Focus is on the lungs being used to truly pump air in and out of the body. The breath can be used to deepen the exercises. Many of the exercises were created to work the lungs specifically.

6. Flow – Fluidity, grace, and each movement and transition are goals applied to each exercise. Working with rhythms and connecting one exercise to the next creates a flowing workout and one of constant motion.

Contrology:

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In the book "Pilates' Return To Life Through Contrology," Joseph Pilates writes, "Contrology is complete coordination of the body, mind and spirit. Through Contrology you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then through proper repetition of its exercises you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your subconscious activities. ... Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit."