Lie on your back. Bend knees so the soles of feet are on the mat. Arms by sides (or place hands on the abdomen). Release lower back to the floor. Close eyes. Release neck and thighs. Notice any tension and let it melt into the mat. Place hands on the lower ribcage. Inhale: wide and full into sides and floor. Feel fingers separate. Exhale: Ribs close together slowly.
Tune into the body. Calming. Tranquillity. Inner Peace. Clarity.
Blanket under knees. Blanket under head.
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What are the teaching directions for Relaxing Position Breathing?
Lie on your back (supine). Bend knees so the soles of feet are on the mat. Arms by sides (or place hands on the abdomen). Release lower back to the floor. Close eyes. Release neck and thighs. Notice any tension and let it melt into the mat. Place hands on the lower ribcage. Inhale: wide and full into sides and floor. Feel fingers separate. Exhale: Ribs close together slowly.
What are the benefits of Relaxing Position Breathing?
Tune into the body. Calming. Tranquillity. Inner Peace. Clarity.
Can you recommend some other Pilates Matwork breathing exercises?
Yes. I think you'll like these breathing exercises...