The New York Method is Pilates training as Joseph himself taught it. Unadorned, unorthodox and highly effective, it is characterised by these principles:

Centering: All movement is anchored by the ‘Powerhouse’ - the muscles around the pelvis, abdomen and lower back which stabilise the whole body.

Control: Known as ‘body/mind’ training, Pilates draws much of its power from an unexpected source; the mind. Every movement and breath is intentional.

Breathing: As important as the movement itself, disciplined breathing enlivens the body with oxygen and creates an underlying rhythm for the session.

Concentration: This gives us acute body awareness and total body control.

Precision: Accuracy of movement is far more important than repetition.

Flow: Each session flows like a dance, from beginning to end.