| Membership Category: |
Pilates Lesson Planner |
| Sub Category: |
Matwork |
| Types: |
Balance, Strengthen, Standing |
| Anatomy: |
Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Psoas |
| Chakras: |
Base, Sacral Centre |
| Therapy: |
Back Pain, Sciatica, Poor Posture |
| Drishti: |
Tip Of Nose |
| Dosha: |
Pitta, Kapha |
Stand with feet parallel (fingertips on a wall or chair for support if necessary). Arms extended. Shoulders relaxed. Shoulder blades sliding down your back. Bend knees so that they track over toes. Gently bend knees keeping the torso upright. Maintain upright posture as lift heels coming onto balls of feet. Straighten legs and stay on the balls of feet, rising straight up through the midlines and lengthening the crown of the head toward the ceiling. Keep core engaged to maintain balance. Stay tall as you lower heels to the floor and return to start posture. Repeat 2–3 times.
Build strength, power and endurance.
Standing Pilates Footwork I Exercise FAQs
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What are the teaching directions for Standing Pilates Footwork I?
Stand with feet parallel (fingertips on a wall or chair for support if necessary). Arms extended. Shoulders relaxed. Shoulder blades sliding down your back. Bend knees so that they track over toes. Gently bend knees keeping the torso upright. Maintain upright posture as lift heels coming onto balls of feet. Straighten legs and stay on the balls of feet, rising straight up through the midlines and lengthening the crown of the head toward the ceiling. Keep core engaged to maintain balance. Stay tall as you lower your heels to the floor and return to start posture. Repeat 2–3 times.
What are the main benefits of Standing Pilates Footwork I?
Build strength, power and endurance.
What are some modifications for Standing Pilates Footwork I?
Don't raise your arms.
Standing Pilates Breath.
Standing Swim exercise.
Standing Back Extension exercise.
Standing Pilates Footwork II exercise.
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