METAL ELEMENT
Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.
Joseph Pilates
The energy of the Metal Element is one of clarity, refinement, structure and precision. We find security and understanding in structure. It’s important we see the structure as a scaffolding upon which we feel the freedom to grow and explore, rather than a cage that confines. Here we remember we can loosen the tightness with the breath. A routine does not have to feel rigid. And every ending is also a beginning.
This, with the energy of the Metal Element supporting us, is where we study the Systems in Classical Pilates.
In life of course, in both our personal practice and in our teaching, we are so often in between systems and an exactness on paper.
And… the clarity of the structure and sequencing informs us on our way and allows for creative growth and exploration!
”It is in the empty space between things, not in the things where eternal Dao is found”
