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Scientists were wrong for many years: the first cities of mankind did not arise in Mesopotamia, but in Ukraine.

The Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung writes about it. The publication notes that for decades, there was no doubt in archaeology that the first cities of mankind arose around 3800 BC in Mesopotamia, on the territory of modern Iraq. Only there, it seemed certain, were thousands of people living together in a small space at that time.

Now, this obvious dogma is being shaken: archaeologists are investigating settlements that existed as early as 4000 BC. In the 1st century BC, this territory reached an area of ​​up to 320 hectares, which is three times the area of ​​the old city of Bern, and in which more than 10 thousand people could live. They were not in Mesopotamia - but in Ukraine. They show how different archaeologists can use the same material to develop diametrically opposed narratives about the past.

In the mid-1960s, military topographer Konstyantyn Shyshkin was studying aerial photographs of Ukraine and noticed a shadow. If you look closely, you can see the shadow even today. This happens because plants in fields receive more or less nutrients and water in some places than in others. Archaeological remains are hidden underground in these places. Where there was once a ditch, the roots penetrate deeper into the ground, and the plants grow higher. If the roots rest against the stones, then the stems become shorter. These features of the vegetation were arranged in such a way that it made the natural geological basis unlikely - it was in the form of concentric circles. Here, obviously, there were man-made structures in the ground. Aerial photos only give clues, then they must be verified on the ground. But it is impossible to fully excavate an area of ​​several hundred hectares. In 1971, Ukrainian scientists began a large-scale research campaign on some of these objects using a method that was just being developed in archaeology - geomagnetism.

It is based on measuring very small changes in the Earth's magnetic field that are caused by structures hidden in the ground and the iron particles they contain. This method still requires manual labor today, but the devices measure continuously, so it is much faster than it was 50 years ago in Ukraine.

In a short time, it was possible to determine the size of the settlement, which was only dimly visible on aerial photographs. From this time and this region until that time, mainly ceramics, vessels made of yellowish clay with decorations of geometric patterns and curved lines, the so-called Kukuten-Trypil ceramics, were known.

The question arose before archaeologists: Why did people 6,000 years ago on the territory of modern Ukraine create planned settlements that were larger than any other that existed anywhere in Europe at that time? Why didn't they just continue to live their lives in small rural communities, as they had done before and as they would do again later? It took almost 3,000 years for settlements of comparable size to reappear on the territory of modern Ukraine, then Greek colonists founded cities on the Black Sea coast.

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Discover 17 essential Pilates exercises perfect for newbies. Learn the basics of Pilates for beginners to improve your overall wellbeing.Pilates is an ancient practice that promotes flexibility, strength, as well as mindfulness. Unlike high-intensity workouts, Pilates emphasises precision and breath control, fostering a mind-body connection that enhances overall well-being. By targeting deep stabilising muscles, Pilates helps to build a strong foundation, reducing the risk of injuries and promoting better body alignment. However, if you are a newbie, you might find some exercises challenging. But, there is something that you can do. Check out this Pilates for beginners guide that incorporates some basic exercises. Beginners can gradually progress to more challenging routines, building strength and confidence along the way.What is Pilates?Pilates is a low-impact workout created in the early twentieth century by German inventor Joseph Pilates, who initially termed it Contrology. Joseph Pilates thought that mental and physical health were intertwined. His techniques were intended to strengthen the core muscles while also increasing flexibility, balance, and general body awareness. Pilates has a strong focus on deliberate synchronisation, breathing techniques, controlled movements, and exact alignment, according a report released by Research Gate. It can be done on a mat or with specific equipment such as the Reformer, Cadillac, or Wunda Chair.Try out the best Pilates for beginners. Image courtesy: Adobe StockPilates for beginners: 17 exercises to tryPilates for beginners incorporates easy and effective workouts, as suggested by Pilates expert Dr Vajjala Shravani.1. The hundred Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Curl your head and shoulders slightly off the mat. Extend arms along your sides, palms down. Pump arms up and down, inhaling for 5 pumps, exhaling for 5. Repeat 10 times (100 pumps).2. Pelvic curl (shoulder bridge) Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Press your lower back into the mat, then peel your spine off the floor, one vertebra at a time. Lift hips until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees. Slowly roll back down.This is one of the best Pilates for beginners. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock3. Knee folds (tabletop) Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Engage core, lift one leg at a time to a 90-degree angle (tabletop position). Maintain core stability.4. Toe taps Start in tabletop position. Slowly lower one toe to the mat, then return to tabletop. Alternate legs.5. Single leg stretch Start in tabletop. Pull one knee toward your chest, extending the other leg out. Switch legs, maintaining core engagement.6. Double leg stretch Start in tabletop. Pull both knees to chest, then extend arms and legs out at a 45-degree angle. Circle arms back to knees.7. Spine twist (seated) Sit tall, legs extended or crossed. Extend arms out to sides. Rotate torso to one side, keeping hips stable. Return to the center, repeat on the other side.8. Side-lying leg lifts Lie on your side, legs extended. Lift your top leg, keeping it straight. Lower leg with control.9. Clam Lie on your side, with your knees bent and stacked. Keeping your feet together, raise your top knee, like opening a clam shell. Lower your knee with control.10. Cat-Cow Start on hands and knees. Arch your back like a cat, tucking your chin. Drop your belly, lift your head and tailbone (cow).11. Bird-DogExperiment with these best Pilates for beginners to stay healthy. Image courtesy: Adobe stock12. Wall roll-down Stand with your back against a wall. Slowly roll down, one vertebra at a time. Roll back up.13. Standing leg circles Standing, hold onto a wall or chair for balance. Lift one leg slightly and circle it in a controlled motion.14. The roll up Laying on your back, with your legs straight, and arms extended over your head. Using your core, roll your spine up, until you are in a seated position. Slowly roll back down.15. Half roll back Sitting, with bent knees, and feet flat on the floor.

While keeping your back straight, lean back slightly. Return to the starting position.16. Glute bridge Laying on your back, with your knees bent, and feet flat on the floor. Lift your hips off the floor, squeezing your glutes. Lower your hips back down.Glute bridge is considered the most easy and effective Pilates for beginners. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock17. Spine stretch forward Sitting with your legs extended. Reach your arms forward, and round your spine forward. Return to the starting position.Keep in mind while doing Pilates for beginners: Listen to your body. Start with a few repetitions and gradually increase.If you have any injuries or concerns, consult a Pilates instructor or healthcare professional.Related FAQsHow often should beginners do Pilates?Starting with 2-3 sessions per week is recommended. You can gradually increase frequency as you progress.What are the benefits of Pilates for beginners?Benefits include improved core strength, flexibility, posture, balance, coordination, and reduced back pain. It also promotes a mind-body connection.Disclaimer: At Health Shots, we are committed to providing accurate, reliable, and authentic information to support your health and well-being. However, the content on this website is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalised advice regarding your specific medical condition or concerns. Read More Read More

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⚠️There’s only one available spot left in my Springboard Reformer combo class tomorrow morning @ 9am and it could be yours! ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates Sign up online. 📎Clip is sped up 2X ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #pilatesreformer #allegro2 (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsq8ecjABQh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5zhjfpgpjjan

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Seven wonders of Trypil culture. Where did the people of Tripoli go?

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Create a lean , long body #trypilates#youcandoit #pilatesreformer #ananda #evolve

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Good morning! 🌞 Rotator cuff 💛 with lateral arm rotation 〰️Tricep 💛 with chest expansion 〰️ Hip & back extensor 💛 with thigh stretch. 〰️ All working together to open up the front of the body. 🤗 I’d say that’s a great way to start a weekend. #HappySaturday ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #FlowPilatesBK #FlowPilates #comeflowwithus #RELpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #pilatesexercises #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #bedstuypilates @balanced_body (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAD8hlgAwu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l8ib9ze6v7u3

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Diving into #summer with a pike, plank, and 👏🏻 ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates. #FlowPilatesBK #FlowPilates ・・・ #RELpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #fitness #corestrength #pilatesworks #trypilates #brooklynpilates #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #pilatesclasses #bedstuypilates #comeflowwithus (at Flow Pilates)

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"Contrology (Pilates) is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit. Through Contrology you first purposefully acquire complete control of your own body and then through proper repetition of its exercises you gradually and progressively acquire that natural rhythm and coordination associated with all your subconscious activities." ~Joseph Pilates ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #RELpilates #pilates #JosephPilates #josephpilatesquotes #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #fitness #corestrength #pilatesworks #trypilates #brooklynpilates #pilatesexercises #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #balance #pilatesreformer @balanced_body (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

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🔸Dynamic Stretching🔸 Watch how a simple adjustment can make all the difference: 📝Since my left hip flexors are super tight, they pull my pelvis into a left rotation. Consistently allowing that rotation to occur will encourage imbalance.🤭 To find the most effective stretch, maintaining a square and stable pelvis is one of the key elements. 🧐Finally, at about 48 seconds in, I made the necessary adjustment. ✔️ 📝I also played around with ways to increase the stretch throughout the body, adding arms and spinal rotation. 💕 ・・・ #RELpilates #pilates #split #hipopener #hamstringstretch #shoulderstretch #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #fitness #corestrength #pilatesworks #trypilates #brooklynpilates #pilatesexercises #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #balance #pilatesreformer @balanced_body (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

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Holding the reformer strap, I’m aiming to keep the reformer carriage still, while challenging my #balance on my weaker leg. Just a bit wobbly towards the end.☺️ #pelvicstabilty #corestability #shoulderstability ・・・ #RELpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #fitness #corestrength #pilatesworks #trypilates #brooklynpilates #pilatesexercises #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #strength #pilatesreformer @balanced_body (at Streamline Pilates Studio)

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✨✨#TeaserTuesday Vibes✨✨ ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #allegro2 #allegro2reformer @balanced_body (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCwcNOg1dH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n4p7t8xkqr0l

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T⃣oday we T⃣easer! #TeaserTuesday 📷 @esk_photography ・・・ WEDNESDAY’S LINEUP: 💥Mat Core Flow @ 7am 💥Open Spring Reformer Mix @ 9am #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #teaser #teaserprep #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #photoshoot #pilatesphotoshoot #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #pilatesreformer #allegro2 #allegro2reformer @balanced_body (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuV9xKPguHt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11xar7kq75cur

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Bottoms up! 🍻 Happy hump day! 🐫 🙃 📷 @esk_photography ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #photoshoot #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #inversion #upsidedown #humpday (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHa39VAGPM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vh47mr6ft224

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These are some of the exercises I was playing with last week on the @balanced_body #allegro2 reformer and springboard in hyperspeed. I'm teaching a Springboard/Reformer combo class tomorrow @ 9am! 📝Class will not be in hyperspeed. 😄 ・・・ Sign up online. #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #pilatesreformer #pilatesspringboard #allegro2 #reformerclasses (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9mQEpg31z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l70nrpaww072

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🌟And what a fabulous day it is!🌟 . . . . . . . I’m teaching all day tomorrow! There are still a few open spots in: ➡️Cardio Jumpboard Reformer @ 11am ➡️Spring Reformer Mix @ 12pm ➡️Mat Stretch and Release @ 5pm *Sign up online* ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ 📷 @esk_photography #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #allegro2 #allegro2reformer @balanced_body (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCgvblgNde/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7zn56mojvoqt

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When I have time to kill between classes, I move my body. HAPPY MONDAY! #MondayMoves 📎 Clip is in hyperspeed. 🤸🏻‍♂️ Leggings by @fabletics Top by @americanapparel ・・・ #ComeFlowWithMe @flow_pilates ・・・ #flowpilates #comeflowwithus #relpilates #pilates #pilateslovers #pilatesteacher #pilatestrainer #pilatespro #iteachpilates #wellness #corestrength #trypilates #brooklynpilates #fullbodyworkout #ilovepilates #moveyourbody #pilatesstudio #bedstuypilates #pilatesclasses #myfabletics #happymonday #movementmonday #mondayplay (at Flow Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuK34VAO8A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gtyaz8rwg54u