Your Pelvis and Pilates
Congratulations! Congratulations on completing your first Pilates Class! Were you surprised when your Instructor mentioned your bones? You might be wondering how important your skeletal alignment is during Pilates Classes. Well, if you’re working with an Instructor trained in a contemporary school of Pilates, such as STOTT Pilates, then for each and every one of […]
What does “neutral” mean in Pilates?
One of the terms you might hear a lot during Pilates classes is “neutral.” But what does it mean? If you have a Pilates Instructor from the STOTT lineage, like me, you’ll be told that your lower back (lumbar spine), ribcage (thoracic spine), and neck (cervical spine) all have postures that are neutral, or which […]
Breathing in Pilates: The Power of Lateral Ribcage Breathing
PILATES COLOURS Breathing is something we do naturally, but in Pilates, how you breathe makes a world of difference. Specifically, Pilates uses a technique called lateral ribcage breathing, which might sound fancy but is actually quite simple—and incredibly effective. This type of breathing isn’t just for Pilates; it can be beneficial in other athletic activities […]
Exploring the Breath
The beginning Let’s start with the warm moist facts of breathing. Most experts agree that it starts at the nose, a sort of ant hill in the middle of your face. Like an ant hill, it’s filled with cavities, though these cavities aren’t made in dirt and sand – they’re made in our heads and […]