Classical Pilates Technique with consideration of the NECK BACK Relieve neck back stress

Product Description Classical Pilates Inc., producer of the industry's most popular DVD reference collection of the historically accurate technique and syllabus, preserves another essential dimension of Joseph Pilates' original method. We demonstrate a progression of safe and educational workouts for the entire mind and body that are uplifting for the spirit. Each workout level attends to the most common stress-related concerns in today's society: neck and back complaints. This DVD contains a full Pre-Pilates section, as well as three complete Classical Pilates modified mat levels to help facilitate safety and stability of the neck and back while you enjoy your refreshing workouts. Another goal of this program is to help you safely increase strength, stamina, coordination and flexibility for the entire body. All workouts demonstrate the purely classical forms of Joseph Pilates' original method, and are performed in real time with flowing movement, technical clarity and rhythm. As each exercise is presented, the name and number of repetitions are shown on screen. From the Contributor PETER FIASCA, Founder of Classical Pilates Inc., is from Southern California and began the Pilates method in 1988. He continued training with 1st generation master instructor Romana Kryzanowska and was certified by Romana in 1998. Over the years, Peter has continued to study with 1st generation master teachers Jay Grimes and Kathy Grant, as well as other notable instructors in the field. In addition to producing the well respected award-winning Classical Pilates Technique series of four DVD titles, Peter is a guest instructor at Pilates training centers all around the U.S. and internationally. Peter demonstrated Pilates, and was a guest co-host on QVC from 1997-2002. In 2001, Peter was featured, with two other instructors, on a Pilates mat video with Romana Kryzanowska. During the 1980s & 1990s Peter earned two masters degrees as well as a Ph.D. degree in psychology, working at well respected health centers in New York City and Philadelphia area. ALYCEA UNGARO, Narrator, is the owner of Real Pilates?, and the author of several best-selling Pilates titles including Portable Pilates?, Pilates: Body in Motion and The Pilates Promise. Alycea has personally trained many celebrities including Madonna, Uma Thurman, and Christy Turlington with whom she has also collaborated on a Pilates Bootie for Puma?. Alycea presents seminars and workshops nationally and also serves on the advisory board of Fitness Magazine. Alycea is a featured personality on iamplify.com where you can download her signature workouts to your desktop or iPod. About the Actor PETER FIASCA, Founder of Classical Pilates Inc., is from Southern California and began the Pilates method during 1988 in New York City. He continued training with 1st generation master Pilates instructor Romana Kryzanowska and was certified by Romana in 1998. Over the years, Peter has continued to study with 1st generation master Pilates teachers Jay Grimes and Kathy Grant, as well as other notable instructors in the field. In addition to producing the well respected award-winning Classical Pilates Technique series of six DVD titles, Peter is a guest Pilates instructor at training centers all around the U.S. and internationally. Peter demonstrated Pilates, and periodically was a guest co-host on QVC cable television from 1997-2002. In 2001 Peter demonstrated a Pilates Mat workout taught by Romana Kryzanowska on her first commercial DVD project. During the 1980s & 1990s Peter earned two masters degrees as well as a Ph.D. degree in psychology, and worked at well respected health centers in New York City and the Philadelphia area until 2001. Since then Peter has devoted his full attention to helping preserve Mr. Pilates' original method of body conditioning through teaching. ALYCEA UNGARO, Narrator, is the owner of Real Pilates™, and the author of several best-selling Pilates titles including Portable Pilates™, Pilates