Centered

Madeline Black's life pursuit is the discovery of how the human body moves. This encompasses the creation of movement techniques based on Pilates, Yoga and Gyrotonic; the integration of manual work into the movement experience; and through her training of other teachers, helping others to sustain movement capacity throughout their lives. Her extensive study and widely respected accomplishments in the field of movement and fitness have fueled her rise as an international leader in training and certification of Pilates instructors. Worldwide, her name is synonymous with the highest level of professional pursuit in the teaching and practice of Pilates. She has authored certification training manuals and many articles for industry magazines and online. Madeline Black's first extensive book covering the range of her work will focus on biomechanics combined with personal stories and solutions through movement. Her book will be a source for all movement teachers and non-teachers, who will find its use invaluable in understanding their own body and for improving personal practice.

Foreword



Introduction



Part 1: Starting at the Base: Sole to Spine



Chapter 1: Our Base



Chapter 2: Motion of the Leg



Chapter 3: Whole Lower Chain



Part 2: Pivotal Point: Where the ribs meet the lower spine



Chapter 4: Trunk Connection



Chapter 5: Ribs Inspired: The diaphragm as a breathing and postural muscle



Part 3: Resilient Shoulders to Head



Chapter 6: Resilient Shoulders



Chapter 7: Weight Bearing on the Hands



Chapter 8: Movement of the Head and Neck



Part 4: The Whole Body Conclusion



Chapter 9: Perception and Felt Sense