The Pilates Bible Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner This is probably the most comprehensive Pilates book and has excellent clear instructions and is also broken down to not only the
correct level but also by job and sport, office/sedentary workers, drivers, cricketers, runners etc....so if you sit at a desk all day, they will suggest the best exercises for you to do to improve your posture and alignment.
Return To Life With Contrology Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates called his work, contrology. He defined Contrology as “the comprehensive integration of body, mind and spirit.” This philosophy is beautifully elucidated in his book, Return to Life with Contrology.
The Anatomy of Pilates Paul Massey This is a fantastic book if you want to know exactly which muscles you are using to perform the classical pilates repertoire. Beautifully illustrated. Paul Massey is a chartered physiotherapist and qualified Pilates Instructor. He has worked as the Chief Physiotherapist to the Great Britain Swimming Team and attended the Commonwealth Games in 1994 (Victoria), 1998 (Kuala Lumpur) and 2002 (Manchester) and the Olympic Games in 1992 (Barcelona), 1996 (Atlanta) and 2000 (Sydney) in this role. He is also the physiotherapist to the British Athletics English Hockey team, British Triathlon team and Consultant Physiotherapist to the Body Control Pilates Association.
A New Body in 4 Weeks Lynne Robinson and Gordon Thomson This book gives a clear explanation of the 4 main body shapes and then goes on to show you what you need to do to tone up your particular body shape. Clear and easy to follow.
The Complete Classical Mat Pilates Book Miranda Bass, Lynne Robinson, Gordon Thomson A comprehensive explanation of the original mat work series designed by Joseph Pilates. Lots of clear pictures and broken down to take you through each stage to be able to perform the full Pilates classical mat workout successfully.
