Books & Guides
Browse our selection of informative books, manuals, Pilates flashcards and exercise guides to bolster your practice and teaching.
Choosing from this range
Manuals, exercise guides and reference material are how a repertoire gets retained between sessions. For teachers they function as programming references; for home practitioners they solve the specific problem of remembering a sequence correctly a week after learning it.
Pair printed references with the practical guides on this site — the written material covers the what, and the guides cover the why and the common errors.
What to look for in reference material
- Whether it matches the apparatus you actually own
- Photographic or illustrated cueing rather than text alone
- Modifications and regressions included, not just the full version
- Suitability for your level — some assume teacher training
Books & Guides — frequently asked questions
Can I learn Pilates from a manual?
A manual teaches the sequence but cannot see what you are doing. Three to six supervised sessions first establishes the reference for what movements should feel like.Which reference suits a home practitioner?
Look for exercise guides matched to the apparatus you own, with modifications shown rather than only the full version of each exercise.Do I need a manual if I attend classes?
It helps retention between sessions, which is the main reason people forget sequences. It is a supplement to teaching rather than a substitute.