Lie on your back with your knees up. One hand on the rib cage. Place the other hand on the lower abdominals. Tuck chin in. Close eyes. Inhale through the nose, and feel the abdominal region is a balloon filling with air. Exhale through your mouth, and feel the abdominal balloon lose all its air as it sinks down to your spine.
Coordinate breath and movement. Oxygenates blood. Engages the core.
Blanket under knees. Blanket under head.
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What are the teaching directions for Supine Pilates Breath?
Lie on your back with your knees up. One hand on the rib cage. Place the other hand on the lower abdominals. Tuck chin in. Close eyes. Inhale through the nose, and feel the abdominal region is a balloon filling with air. Exhale through your mouth, and feel the abdominal balloon lose all its air as it sinks down to your spine.
What are the benefits of Supine Pilates Breath?
Tune into your body. Calming. Tranquillity. Inner Peace. Clarity. Improved sleep. Coordinate breath and movement. Oxygenates blood. Engages the core.
Can you recommend some other Pilates Matwork breathing exercises?
Yes. I think you'll like these breathing exercises...
What is the difference between Pilates and Yoga breathing?
In Yoga, a belly breathing method is used with inhaling and exhaling both through the nose (belly breathing helps oxygenate the blood, lowers blood pressure and promotes relaxation)
Pilates uses a 3-dimensional breathing pattern during the practice. It starts with inhaling through the nose and exhaling through pursed lips method with a gentle contraction of the abdominal muscles. In Pilates, breathing takes an important role, especially in the initial position of the exercise. It can help in enhancing the precision of movement and coordination.
