Stott Pilates: 22-Minute Matwork for and similar items

Director: Diane Akam; Format: VHS; Rating: NR; Release Date: 2001; Length: 28 minutes (Color); UPC: 690650090560; MPN: ST-09056; Edition: Promotional Copy. Condition: Very Good. From private collection, NOT a previous rental. Cover and tape are both still in overall great shape. Same cover design as that shown here. Synopsis: This is the first program in a series of Stott videos designed to be done on an exercise mat. The renowned Moira Stott explains and demonstrates basic breathing techniques, positions, and moves that will also be utilized in the intermediate and advanced videos in this series. Although designed for beginners, the routines require a certain level of flexibility. The Stott Conditioning method is an update of Pilates, a low impact mind-body exercise system developed during WWI by German-born physical trainer Joseph H. Pilates (1880-1967). Pilates exercises resemble yoga and dance, emphasizing stretching, precision movements, postures, and focused breathing, but unlike yoga, much of the work is performed with exercise devices. However, for this video only an exercise mat is needed. The Stott method claims to incorporate a more modern understanding of body mechanics. Developed by Stott, a former professional dancer, the Stott system is intended to promote strength and flexibility without adding bulk. Because proper technique is crucial to attaining the desired results, Stott suggests using the videos as a supplement to training with a certified instructor. Priority Mail delivery for this item costs $13.00 at the request of a buyer. Otherwise, the shipping rate given here applies to orders shipped via Media Mail within the U.S. only. Orders consisting of multiple purchases packaged together ship by either of these delivery methods at a discounted rate, usually for only $1.00 per additional item plus the shipping fee for the first item (determined to be the one with the highest delivery charge). Sorry, no international shipping options are available at this time. Payment is expected within two weeks of placing your order for the first item within a shipment. Paypal is preferred, but money orders and checks (either cashier's or personal) are also accepted. Orders typically ship within 48 hours of PROCESSED payment, excluding weekends and holidays. Inquiries from all shoppers are responded to promptly and courteously. Buyers are encouraged to ask questions prior to placing orders, as all sales are final unless the product you receive differs significantly from that which was advertised here in terms of either the product itself or its promised condition. In other words, "buyer's remorse" does not qualify for a refund. Exceptions are made only in the event that a buyer is willing to return at his or her own expense an unopened, BRAND NEW item for a refund of the original purchase price only. No original shipping costs will be refunded, unless we are at fault for sending you the wrong item or misrepresenting the product and/or its condition. This hasn't happened yet, but if it does: you are guaranteed a refund of the purchase price, the original shipping fee, PLUS the cost to ship the item back to us. Thank you for looking!