{"title":"Jo Ferris","description":"\u003cp\u003eJO FERRIS is a physiotherapist and classical Pilates instructor and the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Pilates Bible: The Definitive Guide to Pilates Exercise\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFerris holds a graduate diploma in physiotherapy, with studies at King’s College London, and is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. She has worked as a physical therapist specializing in neurology at St. Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, England, since 2009, treating conditions including stroke and brain injuries, and holds advanced Bobath training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Ferris has taught classical Pilates since 2004, leading both group classes and individual sessions. That hands-on expertise in movement and rehabilitation informs the practical depth of her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo lives in Grays, United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJo Ferris’s books are published by Basic Health Publications, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pilates-bible-the-definitive-guide-to-pilates-excercise","title":"The Pilates Bible: The Definitive Guide to Pilates Excercise","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pilates Bible\u003c\/em\u003e appeals to readers who want a comprehensive understanding of this exercise method––its origin, principles, key concepts, and benefits\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e––in addition to detailed instructions, complete with beautiful step-by-step color pictures, describing how to practice Pilates safely and effectively. Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), who was plagued by illness as a child in Germany, developed his unique movement system over many years by combining observations about what energized and aligned the body with fitness techniques of his day. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States and set up a studio to introduce his holistic technique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe system is based on six principles: breathing, centering, control, concentration, precision, and flowing movement. Instruction begins with fundamentals like finding the \"scoop\" and engaging the \"powerhouse.\" Then gentle movement to stabilize the back and the pelvis is introduced. Each exercise builds on the one before it. Once practitioners master the basics, they are ready for the Beginner's Program, where they learn how to move using the principles. The Intermediate Program progresses to more complex exercises that encourage moving with flow, greater precision and concentration, and integrating the breath. The Advanced Program offers more challenging positions requiring greater strength, stamina, and coordination. Comprehensive instructions at each level provide exercise goals, common errors to avoid, and modifications to help those who may experience difficulty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1591203171\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9781591203179\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Jo Ferris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42660663525592,"sku":"9781591203179","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/61MTNBbPCeL_mockup_v2_1648232843_7205620b-541d-4fd5-8182-51acabb0b0f2.jpg?v=1790984741"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-jo-ferris.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}