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For Pilates beginners looking to build a solid foundation for which to grow upon, renowned Pilates master Rael Isacowitz puts twenty-five years of experience to use to craft a simple, three-step system showcasing all seven fundamental Pilates positions. Isacowitz is one of but a few Masters with the ability to perform the entire Pilates repertoire, and in blending the purity of Pilates with a series of more modern postures, he attempts to create the ideal learning environment for health-conscious individuals looking to expand their physical horizons. Topics covered in the easy-to-learn, one-on-one lesson include proper breathing and alignment for core moves, and a series of poses including the chest lift, pelvic curl, roll up, spine twist, spine stretch, side leg lifts, and basic swan poses.