Let’s focus on one of the Basic Principles of Pilates! PELVIC PLACEMENT STABILIZING THE PELVIS AND LUMBAR SPINE: 2 positions: Neutral and Imprint Neutral – Small natural curve in low back Pelvis lies parallel to mat without strain in low back Imprint – Engaging the abdominals to flatten the back and tilt pelvis posteriorly Used […]
Shoulder Stabilization
Let’s focus on one of the Basic Principles of Pilates! SHOULDER AND SCAPULAR STABILIZATION STABILIZING THE SCAPULAE: For better posture To prevent over-use of muscles around the neck and shoulders A sense of stability, not rigidity, should always be maintained Maintain a sense of width across the chest The scapulae should lie flat on the […]
Just Breathe
Let’s focus on one of the Basic Principles of Pilates! BREATHING PROPER BREATHING: Focuses the mind on each task Helps avoid unnecessary tension in the neck and shoulders during exercise Exhaling deeply helps activate the deep abdominals (transversus abdominis) to remain stable throughout an exercise Breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth […]
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