At PILAT3S, every movement is intentional. Whether you’re flowing through a one Reformer exercise to the next or finding strength in each controlled movement, you’re not just exercising, you’re embodying an approach. That Pilates approach is built on six timeless principles that guide every breath and movement during your practice.
1. Concentration
Pilates is a mind-body practice. When you focus deeply on each movement, you activate and engage muscles with purpose. In a PILAT3S routine, we help you tune in, not zone out.
2. Control
Every motion is deliberate. No flailing, no rushing. Control ensures safety, precision, and effectiveness. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing it well.
3. Centring
Your core is the powerhouse and the centre of all movement. Strengthening your core serves as a foundation for increased stability, balance, and resilience even in everyday life. At the start of every PILAT3S routine, we begin with a few moments of centring to guide you to connect with your powerhouse – your core muscles, including the abdominals, lower back, pelvic floor, and glutes. It sets the foundation for everything that follows.
4. Flow
Transitions matter just as much as poses. In our three signature PILAT3S routines; Align, Tone & Power, we teach you to move with accuracy and fluidity.
5. Precision
Tiny tweaks make a big difference. Proper alignment and technique elevate your practice from average to transformative. If you aren’t feeling the move, you aren’t doing it right – and that comes from precise and intentional movement.
6. Breath
Breath is your anchor. It guides movement, calms the mind, and deepens your connection to the present moment. Every inhale and exhale is part of the movement.
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned mover, these principles are your guidance. They turn a PILAT3S routine into an effective, enjoyable and mindful ritual. Ready to put these principles to practice? Book your next PILAT3S routine and our instructors will guide you with expert attention to detail.
