STOTT PILATESComprehensive Matwork

Detailed handbook for analysing and teaching pilates exercises with clear pictures and instructions. Lots of examples of moderations to make exercise easier or harder.

Having recently started Stott pilates classes I wanted something that was specific to the Stott methodology as opposed to pilates in general. Additionally, if you know pilates you will understand that proper breathing and posture are essential elements of the exercises. This manual although expensive, thoroughly describes the exercises, the breathing and posture requirements from beginner through to experienced and I have found it enormously useful as a reference guide and practice aid. I would recommend it if you are following the Stott Pilates method, but if you want a general introduction to pilates look elsewhere.

Great manual, I would recommend.

This manual is ridiculously overpriced . The instructions are clear and good but it could have considerably more variations for the poses .If it was 20 pounds then I would have no complaint . But It's not , the best price is £60 , far better to save your money and instead spend it on Pilates by Rael Isacowiitz , The Pilates Bible by Lynne Robinson and The Complete Pilates Tutor by Alan Herdman. Buying these three books new works out cheaper than the best price for the Stott manual . All of these are excellent books and you would also have the advantage of three different peoples explanations and understanding of Pilates .