Centered, Second Edition

Madeline Black’s life pursuit is the discovery of how the human body moves.  Over 30 years in the field of movement, her curiosity explored all aspects of movement in dance, Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic®, fitness training, and from studies of human biomechanics, applied biotensegrity, human cadaver dissection labs, osteopathic and manual therapies. Madeline developed the Madeline Black Method™, a movement method that improves function and strength based on intelligent assessments, manual techniques and exercise sequences that help people achieve their fullest movement potential. Her extensive study and widely respected accomplishments in the field of movement and fitness have fueled her rise as an international leader in movement and exercise education. What sets Madeline apart is her intuitive integrity, articulate awareness of the physical body and decades of expertise. Madeline Black offers opportunities to study “Madeline Black Method™ online and in person. Find out more about her teachings and presentations at www.madelineblack.com. Madeline has filmed many workshops and movement classes for Pilates Anytime and Fusion Pilates EDU Online. She has a private practice in Sonoma, CA USA. Madeline Black is also co-editor of the forthcoming book Pilates Applications for Health Conditions, and co-host of the Handspring Publishing webinar series of the same name.

Part 1 Sole to spine



Our base



Motion of the leg



Lower chain



Part 2 Central region



Pelvis and spine in motion



Trunk continuum



Breath of life: the diaphragms



Part 3 Resilient shoulders to head



Upper Limb



Periphery: hands to trunk



Movement of the head and neck



Part 4 The whole body conclusion



Perception and felt self



APPENDIX A Home exercises for intrinsic foot mobility and strength



APPENDIX B Home exercises for foot and lower leg mobility and strength



APPENDIX C Movement releases for the shoulder complex



APPENDIX D Home exercises for head and neck