# What is Pre-Pilates and who is it for?

These are preparatory practices for noticing breathing, supports and movement before the classical sequence. They can help beginners, people returning after a break and experienced practitioners; they are not an inferior version of the method or a substitute for professional assessment.

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Source: VIDA Pilates — Pre-Pilates
Book revision: 7ca4995550dd936fa75906cea31267bde4bec707

> El Pre-Pilates puede ser útil para quien comienza, para quien regresa después de una pausa y también para una persona con mucha experiencia.

- [What are VIDA's seven foundations?](https://alpha.centricapilates.com/test002/en/preguntas/foundations/)
- [How is breathing used in Pilates?](https://alpha.centricapilates.com/test002/en/preguntas/breathing/)
- [When should I stop an exercise or seek advice?](https://alpha.centricapilates.com/test002/en/preguntas/safety/)