Tactile adjustments – the method of guidance through touch – is considered the most effective form of communication between a Pilates practitioner and their instructor. It is also one of the most powerful teaching tools that can be used in a studio.
Every movement in Pilates has a purpose. To guide a student towards their goal requires the instructor to "touch" accurately and at the right moment, sending signals to the brain to activate the necessary muscles.
It’s clear that developing the skill of tactile adjustment in Pilates cannot happen in just a few days. To provide these adjustments, the most important thing is understanding the anatomical structure of the muscles involved in the movement, followed by a process of learning based on experience, knowledge, and intuition. Additionally, the instructor must understand the student to choose the right signals and guidance method.
Incorrect tactile adjustments not only make the exercises ineffective but also risk causing injury by engaging the wrong muscles, especially for individuals with existing health conditions.
Your body is priceless, so the "touch" applied to it should also be valuable. Choose a trusted and professional place to entrust your body!
